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to install router plate, turn to page 16

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Upgrade

There isn't much you can't do with the basic router table and fence. But you can make it work even harder and more efficiently with a few, simple upgrades (photo at right). The best part is, you can build the table-top, and fence, as shown in tine plans and then add any or all of these upgrades at a later time.

Router Plate. The tilt-up tabletop makes it easy to get at the router. But you can make router access even easier with a mounting plate. This is especially handy for bit changes and removing the router for hand-held use.

The router plate shown in the photo above also has drop-in insert rings. They let you match the size of the opening to the size of the bit. The plate rests in a rabbeted opening in the top. You can read more about installing it on page 16.

Miter Track. Another tabletop addition is a miter gauge slot. With

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miter track, router plate, and T-track add versatility to the router table.

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cut rabbet in fence face to fit t-track

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size miter track" brace so top still closes flat against case

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this, you can use a standard miter gauge on your router table to rout the ends of narrow workpieces. The only thing to note here is that you'll need to add a reinforcing strip to the underside of the table, as shown in detail 'b.'

T-track. On the fence, there are two upgrades that really make a big impact. The first is to add T-track along the top edge. With this,

attaching bit guards, feather-boards, and stop blocks is a snap.

Dust Collection. The final addition is to screw a dust collection port to the back of the fence. This is a big way to improve visibility arid clear the shop air, as shown in detail 'a.' Turn to page 51 to find sources. You can find other router table accessories on page 8.

NOTE: for more on dust collectors see page s

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