Scott Davis
07-25-2015, 12:19 PM
I found an RT1000, not used really but mostly assembled, on CL a few months ago. Most of it was put together, but the top was not attached and the insert not drilled. The owner had received it as a present and already had another setup. So I am looking to set it up but don't have any of the instructions that might have come with it. I have not drilled an insert before, so looking for any tips that might keep me from making an error. I have a Milwaukee 5615 router that I have used as handheld previously.
I need to attach the top first and was just going to use some "L" brackets, I am not sure what hardware came with original package for this part. Not elegant but should work fine.
For the drilling, was going to use double sided tape to center the base plate from the router and then mark all the holes. I know I will need to go get some screws that are a little longer to accommodate the thicker Lexan. I will drill the holes slightly larger than the screws and then countersink them so they end up flush. Will need to drill height adjustment holes too.
I would also like casters on it. The base has 3/4" plywood in a butt joint. I wondered if they made casters for that, maybe with an "L" shaped corner 3/4" cup of some sort but I don't see anything like that. I guess I would just glue some blocks to the inside and bolt the casters to that.
Anyone have any tips? Or other thoughts?
Scott
I need to attach the top first and was just going to use some "L" brackets, I am not sure what hardware came with original package for this part. Not elegant but should work fine.
For the drilling, was going to use double sided tape to center the base plate from the router and then mark all the holes. I know I will need to go get some screws that are a little longer to accommodate the thicker Lexan. I will drill the holes slightly larger than the screws and then countersink them so they end up flush. Will need to drill height adjustment holes too.
I would also like casters on it. The base has 3/4" plywood in a butt joint. I wondered if they made casters for that, maybe with an "L" shaped corner 3/4" cup of some sort but I don't see anything like that. I guess I would just glue some blocks to the inside and bolt the casters to that.
Anyone have any tips? Or other thoughts?
Scott