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Router Drill Patterns
Figure 7
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1. Insert plate (MM) has lettered center points molded into
the bottom face using drill patterns for the most common
routers. Locate your router on the following chart and use
the lettered pattern indicated. Drill a hole matching the size
of the mounting screws supplied with your router. Once the
holes are drilled, flip the insert plate over and counter bore,
or counter sink the drilled holes to seat the mounting screws
below the surface of the mounting plate.
NOTE: Drill holes and counterbores or countersinks to
accommodate the mounting screws supplied with the router. For
routers equipped with a built-in lift system, use the router sub-
base as a guide for the location and size of the access hole and
as a drilling guide.
A
690 Series
PORTER
CABLE*
A
7529
F
DW621
D
WALT*
E
F
DW625
C
315 275 000
Craftsman*
D
315 175 040
D
315 175 050
A
1617 (fixed base)
Bosch*
G
1617 (plunge base)
Makita*
A
RF1101
Ryobi*
C
R1631K
A
5615
Milwaukee*
A
5619
Fein*
F
FT 1800
Elu*
F
177
Hitachi*
A
M-12VC
* PORTER-CABLE, D
WALT, Craftsman and Elu are trademarks of The Stanley
E
Black & Decker Corporation—Bosch is a trademark of the Robert Bosch Tool
Corporation—Makita is a trademark of Makita Corporation—Ryobi is a trademark
of Ryobi Limited and is used by Techtronic Industries Company LTD—Milwaukee
is a trademark of Techtronic Industries Company LTD—Fein is manufactured by C.
& E. Fein GmbH—Hitachi is a trademark of Hitachi, Ltd.
For routers not covered by the Chart follow the
instructions below
With target pattern facing up—place insert plate (MM) onto
workbench. (Figure 8)
a. Remove sub-base from router. Check router base holes to
b. If no existing patterns match up, select a drill bit that fits the
c. Apply several small pieces of double-faced tape to the insert
d. Keep in mind preference of router control position. Check
NOTE: Before drilling, securely clamp the insert plate to
drill-press table or bench to prevent movement while drilling.
Whether using a drill press or hand drill, place a wood scrap
under the insert plate to reduce chipping as the drill bit passes
through the plate. Performing this operation on a drill press
ensures the holes will be perpendicular to the plate.
e. Use the holes in the sub-base as a pattern and mark the
Figure 8
A
8529
A
DW616 Series
A
DW618 Series
E
315 175 060
Figure 9
D 315 175 070
A
1618
A
MR23 Series
A
5616
f. With holes drilled, remove sub-base from insert plate. Flip
ensure alignment with any of the center point patterns. If so,
use that pattern.
mounting holes of your subbase. If router is equipped with a
built-in lift system, select a bit that fits the lift-access hole.
plate. Now, center the sub-base on the plate, using the
concentric arcs of the target pattern as guides.
that holes to be drilled align with the threaded hole for the
start pin or the predrilled center points. Press the subbase
firmly onto the insert plate.
needed holes, drill the holes in the insert plate with a drill
press or hand drill.
plate over and countersink mounting holes assuring machine
screw heads sit below plate surface when tightened.
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