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    Porter-cable adapter

    Have a friend who purchased a use PC 7529 type1 router and need the adapter they had for their router guide. The part #88751 is discontinued. Is there a replacement part availably or does he need to purchase a new type of plate for his router that will accept the adapter?
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    It may be more expedient to buy or make a new sub-base that's setup for "standard" PC type guide bushings. There's nothing that forces one to use the OEM subbase that requires the triangular adapter.
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    That is what I told him but he thinks it would be better.

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    Well, if he can find the part somewhere, that would be great. Unfortunately, the PC7529 was discontinued long ago and most sources for parts probably are pretty dry I would think. But if he can't find the OEM part...the only option is as I described unless he wants to pay big bucks for someone to machine a new one directly.
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    I don't think he is going to do that. LOL

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    Tell him to make one. It would be an interesting project.

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    Quote Originally Posted by lowell holmes View Post
    Tell him to make one. It would be an interesting project.
    And it's not hard, especially since the 7529 is a plunge router. I've made a few base plates, used 3/8" acrylic for more 'meat'. I've posted my procedure here in the past. I use a 'vix' bit, V bit and 1/8" drill bit and 2 forstner bits, don't recall the sizes off hand.

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