router table insert

[Jeff Hamilton]

Hello all,
I have reached a critical point in the construction of my router table.
Should I use the run of the mill, plain Jane off the shelf table insert or should I have a custom insert made to my standards? Another ?
What features would you have or would change about yours?

I was thinking thick aluminum plate with aluminum reducing rings instead of plastic. Any suggestions would be appreciated
Jeff Hamilton

[JayStPeter]

My suggestion would be to get an insert from woodpeck.com. The Al inserts they have are great. Another bonus, if you someday want to upgrade to one of their lift mechanisms, it will drop into the same hole.

No affiliation.

Jay

[Chris Padilla]

What Jay said. I have the PRL (precision router lift) and it holds a PC7518 motor (I purchased the motor only). I couldn't be happier. This is a rock solid insert.

[Terry Hatfield]

Jeff,

Us po' folks on the other side of town used the big Rockler plate. :D

t

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[Jeff Hamilton]

Jay
Thanks for the reply went to woodpeck.com this is exactly what I was looking for. the machine shop I went to wanted $150 + to make this exact plate.
Like I said thanks
Jeff Hamilton