Hello and Question about MicroFence Plunge Base

[Josh Lucus]

Hello, this is my first post. I am researching the Micro Fence mini router base ($$!!) and ran across this - http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?29281-Shop-made-micro-adjustable-plunge-base
All I can say is wow! I am inspired by the talent and the friendly atmosphere here!

I would love to hear from anyone that has used the MF base, and if you purchased the dust collection option.

Thank you

[Jim Becker]

(I adjusted your thread title to hopefully encourage more responses - Jim - Forum Moderator)
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Welcome to SMC!


While I have no familiarity with the MicroFence plunge base, I do have other products from them in my shop and can state that their quality is excellent. I've also chatted with Richard a number of times in years past at shows. Their stuff isn't inexpensive, but it's accurately machined from high quality materials.

[Josh Lucus]

Thank you Mr. Becker. It does not appear that anyone uses the MF base.

JL

[Chuck Nickerson]

I have the MF base and use it fairly regularly. If you're going to pattern route the DC isn't necessary. If you're free-handing and trying to stay inside a line, the DC is quite helpful.

[Bruce Page]

Josh, welcome to SMC. I can't answer your question directly to the Micro Fence base. I can say that having precise control of the bit depth is very convenient, especially in cutting inlays. I didn't make any provisions for dust control on my home made base but I would bet that the MF option works well.

[Alan Lightstone]

I just used mine to rout a large circle earlier this week. I like it, but don't love it. It is amazingly precise, but I find I have to re-read the instructions every time I use it.