Seeking advise and Lexan cutting question

[Alex Berkovsky]

I am making a mortising jig (http://a4.cpimg.com/image/A6/15/54727334-199b-018B0200-.jpg) and want to get your advise. Should I make a square router plate to ride in the jig's recess. If I cut the recess to match my router's factory base plate, I am pretty much "stuck" using one router with the jig.
If the answer is "Yes" to a custom plate, is 1/4" Lexan a good choice and how do I cut it?

[Dennis Peacock]

I'd use a template and a standard guide bushing that will screw onto most any router. Put it on when you want to router mortises and take it off for other routing needs....but....everyone needs at least 4 routers!!!!!:rolleyes: :D

[Alex Berkovsky]

I'd use a template and a standard guide bushing that will screw onto most any router.Dennis,
Are you refering to something like this (http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=4856)? If that's the case, then I already have it.

[Alex Berkovsky]

Unfortunatelly, the router base plate I linked to above, does not fit my plunge router. :(

[Dan Forman]

Alex---Unless you are planning on replacing your plunge router, I would just go ahead and dedicate the jig to the router you already have. Not sure why you would need to use more than one router with the jig.

Dan

[Alex Berkovsky]

Dan,
Nope, I am not planning to replace my router any time soon - I guess it's the "what-if" syndrome... what if the router kicks the bucket tomorrow. :D