Originally Posted by
Günter VögelBerg
It would definitely make more sense to just buy one, but I was looking at the aluminum pieces I have and got it in my head that it would be fun to make my own. I am going to pick up a piece of 3/8 aluminum and for the inserts I will use the 1/4 and drop them into a 1/4 deep rabbet (prob not right work). I think I will then tap holes into both the inserts and the plate and use some machine screws. I change the inserts randomly enough that I don't think having to use a screwdriver will be too bothersome. I will keep one on a magnet in front of the table.
Now I need to research anodizing...