Has anyone used the Veritas® Base Plate/Table Insert from Lee Valley
Tools. I have a DW621 and want to use it in a table and this device
allows you to put the router in the table from underneath as well as
functioning as a permanent base plate and a table insert. This
basically allows you to put the router in the table without having to
do anything but pop it into the table from underneath.
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.asp?page=41776&category=1,43000&ccurrency=2&SID=
On Thu, 15 Jul 2004 09:34:10 -0400, [email protected] wrote:
I find it difficult to drill the holes accurately even with a drill press and
have to asked LV to send me another plate. Ideally get a template to drill the
holes, for the router you are using rather than playing around with the plastic
sheet provided. If you plan to use router bits larger than 1-1/2", you will have
problems. Other than that I have no complain, the instructions are clear,
concise and everything you need are provided.
>I will go purchase today. How was the effort of drilling holes for the
>router. Do they give you a template. What is a trammel bar?
>
>
>On Thu, 15 Jul 2004 07:01:17 -0400, "George" <george@least> wrote:
>
>>Works for me. Note, however, that the guides are not standard PC size, and
>>should be purchased separately to get full function.
>>
>>My "table" is a open-sided box that I clamp onto a Workmate, and stores
>>under my belt/disc sander to stay out of the way in my cramped quarters.
>>
>><[email protected]> wrote in message
>>news:[email protected]...
>>> Has anyone used the Veritas® Base Plate/Table Insert from Lee Valley
>>> Tools. I have a DW621 and want to use it in a table and this device
>>> allows you to put the router in the table from underneath as well as
>>> functioning as a permanent base plate and a table insert. This
>>> basically allows you to put the router in the table without having to
>>> do anything but pop it into the table from underneath.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.asp?page=41776&category=1,43000&ccurrency=2&SID=
>>
On Fri, 16 Jul 2004 15:20:58 GMT, "patrick conroy" <[email protected]>
wrote:
I got my base plate replaced when I drilled the holes out of aligment. I really
appreciate LV for replacing the base plate immediately and without questions.
That is why I would rather buy Viking rather than Timberwolf's bandsaw blades.
>
><[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
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>http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.asp?page=41776&category=1,43000&ccurrency=2&SID=
>
>Can you believe this:
>
>"This is easy; but if you make an error, we will give you another base plate
>free of charge. "
>
>I sure as hell wish LV would branch out into other merchandise and markets,
>like Automobiles, Cable TV, Mail Delivery...
>
>
>
Works for me. Note, however, that the guides are not standard PC size, and
should be purchased separately to get full function.
My "table" is a open-sided box that I clamp onto a Workmate, and stores
under my belt/disc sander to stay out of the way in my cramped quarters.
<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Has anyone used the Veritas® Base Plate/Table Insert from Lee Valley
> Tools. I have a DW621 and want to use it in a table and this device
> allows you to put the router in the table from underneath as well as
> functioning as a permanent base plate and a table insert. This
> basically allows you to put the router in the table without having to
> do anything but pop it into the table from underneath.
>
>
>
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.asp?page=41776&category=1,43000&ccurrency=2&SID=
You want the guides. Among other things, they help with dados and sliding
dovetails.
The big base works fine for other appropriate use, though since buying the
dovetailer Bosch, the Hitachi pretty much stays in the table.
<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Todd,
>
> As a complete newbie to routing. I need some advice. I want to use a
> table and be able to switch back and forth to a handheld quickly. I
> would like to use this base to improve stability when handheld. I plan
> to use it for edge routing some mortises and tenons the odd dado. I
> don't plan on much template routing cept for using a to bearing bit
> and doing template routing that way. What are your suggestions.Will
> this plate work for me. I also plan on building a table out of an old
> countertop. White laminate on 3/4 composite board.
Trammel bar was not discussed by others. It's a bar with a pivot point on
one end, router on the other, used for cutting the circle for mounting.
Hint on cutting the circle - it's easier to shim up a spot than it is to
perpetually contend with a base or point of base proud of the surface of
your table- make it a touch deeper than needed rather than risk it.
The router is your template. You really do need use of a drillpress,
though.
<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I will go purchase today. How was the effort of drilling holes for the
> router. Do they give you a template. What is a trammel bar?
>
>
<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
>
>
>
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.asp?page=41776&category=1,43000&ccurrency=2&SID=
Can you believe this:
"This is easy; but if you make an error, we will give you another base plate
free of charge. "
I sure as hell wish LV would branch out into other merchandise and markets,
like Automobiles, Cable TV, Mail Delivery...
On 15-Jul-2004, [email protected] wrote:
> I will go purchase today. How was the effort of drilling holes for the
> router.
As another said, it's best if you have a drill press or at least a drill
guide that can ensure a hole that's perpendicular to the surface.
> Do they give you a template.
You get everything you need. You obviously need to supply the drill bits
and router bits, but they provide a template and other fiddly bits. You
get a countersinking bit for the screw holes as well.
> What is a trammel bar?
There are several thingies supplied with the trammel bar. It is drilled
with several holes. One is a large centering hole, two are for positioning
drill holes. The table top preparation is based on using this trammel bar
to position all the holes and then to act as an arm for the router to cut
its own hole in the table top.
Mike
Todd,
How do you find it stand alone.
On Thu, 15 Jul 2004 08:36:15 -0500, "Todd Fatheree"
<[email protected]> wrote:
><[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> Has anyone used the Veritas® Base Plate/Table Insert from Lee Valley
>> Tools. I have a DW621 and want to use it in a table and this device
>> allows you to put the router in the table from underneath as well as
>> functioning as a permanent base plate and a table insert. This
>> basically allows you to put the router in the table without having to
>> do anything but pop it into the table from underneath.
>>
>>
>>
>http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.asp?page=41776&category=1,43000&ccurrency=2&SID=
>
>Worked fine for me. Ditto on the guides...if you need guides, buy the ones
>made to go with the unit.
>
>todd
>
<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Has anyone used the Veritas® Base Plate/Table Insert from Lee Valley
> Tools. I have a DW621 and want to use it in a table and this device
> allows you to put the router in the table from underneath as well as
> functioning as a permanent base plate and a table insert. This
> basically allows you to put the router in the table without having to
> do anything but pop it into the table from underneath.
>
>
>
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.asp?page=41776&category=1,43000&ccurrency=2&SID=
Worked fine for me. Ditto on the guides...if you need guides, buy the ones
made to go with the unit.
todd
Worked perfectly fine for me. Took about 30 minutes in total to
install/setup. Instructions are clear, and works as promised. Kinda what
you expect from LV though isn't it?
<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Has anyone used the Veritas® Base Plate/Table Insert from Lee Valley
> Tools. I have a DW621 and want to use it in a table and this device
> allows you to put the router in the table from underneath as well as
> functioning as a permanent base plate and a table insert. This
> basically allows you to put the router in the table without having to
> do anything but pop it into the table from underneath.
>
>
>
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.asp?page=41776&category=1,43000&ccurrency=2&SID=
I got the holes lined up okay, but found the plate (this was several years
ago) was _not_ flat. Was using this in a table with an Incra setup, and it was
way out (was long ago; I'll guess >.02 maybe). Veritas couldn't find any spec
for this, and sent me another plate, which was as bad as the first. I seem to
recall it was dished in the center. Ended up using a power sander to get it
close, then finished with a sheet of paper.
Once that was done, all worked fine, and I've used that for over 5 years now.
Also have their collars, and it's very easy to pop in and out of the table.
Ended up flattening the other plate also, then drilling it out to accept
larger bits.
I set the top on a box rigged for dust collection, with a door in front. To
conserve space, there's about a dozen drawers underneath, and it's on wheels.
GerryG
On Thu, 15 Jul 2004 12:29:54 -0600, WD <[email protected]> wrote:
>On Thu, 15 Jul 2004 09:34:10 -0400, [email protected] wrote:
>
>I find it difficult to drill the holes accurately even with a drill press and
>have to asked LV to send me another plate. Ideally get a template to drill the
>holes, for the router you are using rather than playing around with the plastic
>sheet provided. If you plan to use router bits larger than 1-1/2", you will have
>problems. Other than that I have no complain, the instructions are clear,
>concise and everything you need are provided.
>
>
>>I will go purchase today. How was the effort of drilling holes for the
>>router. Do they give you a template. What is a trammel bar?
>>
>>
>>On Thu, 15 Jul 2004 07:01:17 -0400, "George" <george@least> wrote:
>>
>>>Works for me. Note, however, that the guides are not standard PC size, and
>>>should be purchased separately to get full function.
>>>
>>>My "table" is a open-sided box that I clamp onto a Workmate, and stores
>>>under my belt/disc sander to stay out of the way in my cramped quarters.
>>>
>>><[email protected]> wrote in message
>>>news:[email protected]...
>>>> Has anyone used the Veritas® Base Plate/Table Insert from Lee Valley
>>>> Tools. I have a DW621 and want to use it in a table and this device
>>>> allows you to put the router in the table from underneath as well as
>>>> functioning as a permanent base plate and a table insert. This
>>>> basically allows you to put the router in the table without having to
>>>> do anything but pop it into the table from underneath.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.asp?page=41776&category=1,43000&ccurrency=2&SID=
>>>
Todd,
As a complete newbie to routing. I need some advice. I want to use a
table and be able to switch back and forth to a handheld quickly. I
would like to use this base to improve stability when handheld. I plan
to use it for edge routing some mortises and tenons the odd dado. I
don't plan on much template routing cept for using a to bearing bit
and doing template routing that way. What are your suggestions.Will
this plate work for me. I also plan on building a table out of an old
countertop. White laminate on 3/4 composite board.
All this is planned if my new black lab pup will allow me. She is 8
weeks and is very demanding.
Regards Mark
On Thu, 15 Jul 2004 09:47:03 -0500, "Todd Fatheree"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>You mean just as a handheld? Well, the only thing I've needed a router for
>since I got this required guide bushings which (I haven't taken my own
>advice) I don't have for this unit. For that application, which I needed a
>plunge router for, I had to swap my old base back. But, I'm planning to get
>the bushings, so that will be a moot point in the future. I also have a
>PC890 for non-plunge activities.
>
>todd
>
><[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> Todd,
>>
>> How do you find it stand alone.
>>
>>
>> On Thu, 15 Jul 2004 08:36:15 -0500, "Todd Fatheree"
>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> ><[email protected]> wrote in message
>> >news:[email protected]...
>> >> Has anyone used the Veritas® Base Plate/Table Insert from Lee Valley
>> >> Tools. I have a DW621 and want to use it in a table and this device
>> >> allows you to put the router in the table from underneath as well as
>> >> functioning as a permanent base plate and a table insert. This
>> >> basically allows you to put the router in the table without having to
>> >> do anything but pop it into the table from underneath.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.asp?page=41776&category=1,43000&ccurrenc
>y=2&SID=
>> >
>> >Worked fine for me. Ditto on the guides...if you need guides, buy the
>ones
>> >made to go with the unit.
>> >
>> >todd
>> >
>>
>
I will go purchase today. How was the effort of drilling holes for the
router. Do they give you a template. What is a trammel bar?
On Thu, 15 Jul 2004 07:01:17 -0400, "George" <george@least> wrote:
>Works for me. Note, however, that the guides are not standard PC size, and
>should be purchased separately to get full function.
>
>My "table" is a open-sided box that I clamp onto a Workmate, and stores
>under my belt/disc sander to stay out of the way in my cramped quarters.
>
><[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> Has anyone used the Veritas® Base Plate/Table Insert from Lee Valley
>> Tools. I have a DW621 and want to use it in a table and this device
>> allows you to put the router in the table from underneath as well as
>> functioning as a permanent base plate and a table insert. This
>> basically allows you to put the router in the table without having to
>> do anything but pop it into the table from underneath.
>>
>>
>>
>http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.asp?page=41776&category=1,43000&ccurrency=2&SID=
>
You mean just as a handheld? Well, the only thing I've needed a router for
since I got this required guide bushings which (I haven't taken my own
advice) I don't have for this unit. For that application, which I needed a
plunge router for, I had to swap my old base back. But, I'm planning to get
the bushings, so that will be a moot point in the future. I also have a
PC890 for non-plunge activities.
todd
<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Todd,
>
> How do you find it stand alone.
>
>
> On Thu, 15 Jul 2004 08:36:15 -0500, "Todd Fatheree"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> ><[email protected]> wrote in message
> >news:[email protected]...
> >> Has anyone used the Veritas® Base Plate/Table Insert from Lee Valley
> >> Tools. I have a DW621 and want to use it in a table and this device
> >> allows you to put the router in the table from underneath as well as
> >> functioning as a permanent base plate and a table insert. This
> >> basically allows you to put the router in the table without having to
> >> do anything but pop it into the table from underneath.
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.asp?page=41776&category=1,43000&ccurrenc
y=2&SID=
> >
> >Worked fine for me. Ditto on the guides...if you need guides, buy the
ones
> >made to go with the unit.
> >
> >todd
> >
>