Craftsman Router Base Plate Template Guide

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<p>Caution: Routers create large amounts of force. &nbsp;Use carefully and at your own risk.</p><p>This is an alternate 6 inch base plate for a Craftsman Router with 3 screw holes. It was designed to replicate the metal guide bushings that can be inserted in the middle of routers. &nbsp;With the guide in place, the router is run inside of a template (in my case a ½ inch plywood template) to ensure precise and repeatable routing. &nbsp;</p><p>I deliberately over-designed the bushing because of uncertainties about the forces generated and the strength of the plastic. &nbsp;The plate was printed in PETG at 100% infill. &nbsp;For how I used it with a smaller bit, it was over-designed and easily handled the forces of routing. &nbsp;If I were to use it often, I would shrink the size of the collar; however, I don't expect to use it regularly. &nbsp;The collar is 2 inches in diameter with a 1 inch radius from the center of the bit. &nbsp;The large size of the collar is cumbersome depending on what type of template you are using. &nbsp;I used it to notch cabinets for metal support bars and it worked great.</p><p>Printed in PETG on a Prusa Mini+ with a .25mm layer height and 100% infill.</p>