Popular Post gee-dub Posted January 20, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 A recent project could have gone easier if I had a teardrop base for my palm router that would accept a guide bushing. I had some plexiglass laying around. The screw holes were no big deal as I used the original template for a guide. The stepped bushing hole was a little tricky seeming how my drill press will only slow down to about 250 RPM. I got through that okay and added a coutersunk hole for a knob. Works like a champ. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted January 20, 2021 Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 What was your method for determining the center for the center hole and guide busing hole? Was the plexi glass anything special? I like the look of router bases like this but haven't tried to make one myself. This makes it look easy maybe i should give it a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted January 20, 2021 Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 Well done! Are you taking orders? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted January 20, 2021 Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 Very nice! When I've made specialty router bases, I put some useful sized plunge bit in the router, and lower it through the base to have a centered hole to work from. From there, you can chuck the same sized drill bit in the drill press to establish position, and then change bits as needed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted January 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Chestnut said: What was your method for determining the center for the center hole and guide busing hole? Was the plexi glass anything special? I like the look of router bases like this but haven't tried to make one myself. This makes it look easy maybe i should give it a shot. I have a round Colt base with a stepped hole in it. I just slipped the screws through the holes on both plates to line things up, put a 1-3/16" Forstner in the hole and marked the center. Bases with stepped bushing holes generally have counter-bored, slightly oversized, mounting holes for the router base to allow final centering. An exception is my Pat Warner round base. It mounts with flat head machine screws and lines up perfectly. His personality was an acquired taste but, his work was beyond reproach. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 Nice tip here, Gee-dub! Mind if I ask where you source the plexiglass? I'm having difficulty locating a reliable source for anything thicker than 1/8". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted January 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 Apologies wtnhighlander. I have a 12" x 48" scrap sheet that I got from dad years ago. I'm no help on sourcing ;-( 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 Thought Lowe’s and HD carried the 1/4”? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainjer Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 I buy my Plexiglass on Amazon. Search cast acrylic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 6 hours ago, Coop said: Thought Lowe’s and HD carried the 1/4”? My local stores do not. There used to be a custom glass shop in town that had it, but they seem to have shut down. @rainjer, that search term returns many suppliers, but they sure are proud of their product! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 hour ago, wtnhighlander said: My local stores do not. There used to be a custom glass shop in town that had it, but they seem to have shut down. @rainjer, that search term returns many suppliers, but they sure are proud of their product! The price is a tad high, but it's generally a one time thing, and if you get a large enough piece, you'll not need to look it up again. I have a 18" x 18" piece in a cabinet I haven't used in a couple of years, if you want it, get Cody to drive you over, it's yours, I'm not sure how thick it is, i think it's 3/8". And Cody can pick up those railroad spikes I have. And Cody can pick up another railroad tie at Spanky's. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 5 hours ago, RichardA said: .... And Cody can pick up another railroad tie at Spanky's. Hush your mouth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, wtnhighlander said: Hush your mouth! Alright, no RR tie, but the acrylic is yours if you want it. I forgot to mention that its clear. Edited January 22, 2021 by RichardA Addition 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 Spanky took us to a Mennonite general store and I bought I think, a 3’x3’ sheet of 1/4” but it is white and not clear. I know that’s a long way to go for plastic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainjer Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 @RichardA- Yes you do pay a little more but cast acrylic machine better than other plexiglass. I have some partial sheets of 1/8", 3/16" and 1/4" in the shop is various colors from random projects I have done. I like using it to make drill jigs for projects that need repeatable holes like this one for putting rubber feet on cutting boards. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 I to prefer cast acrylic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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