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Rockler Router Plate Template

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Perfectly sized for Rockler and Bench Dog router plates.
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Overview

Get a custom fit for your router table plate with this easy-to-use template. With an 8-1/4" x 11-3/4" design, it is perfectly sized for and Bench Dog router plates.


Features:
  • Templates are made of 1/2" MDF material
  • Instructions are permanently affixed to the template
  • Optional Router Plate Leveling and Locking Hardware Pack sold separately
  • We suggest using our 1/2" Pattern Cutting Bit (#33536, sold separately), but other 1/2" pattern bits also work
  • For best results, mount the template to the desired location of the router plate installation using double-face tape (sold separately)

What's included

(1) Rockler Router Plate Template

Technical Details

  • Material: 1/2" MDF
  • Dimensions: 8 1/4" x 11 3/4"
  • Brand: Rockler
  • Weight (lbs): 2.4000

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I have made these templates before and its worth the time saved to purchase one
Charles A on Sep 8, 2016
to make installation easier in my router table top.
James P on Jul 6, 2016
I have made these templates before and its worth the time saved to purchase one
Charles A on Sep 8, 2016
to make an otherwise tough job much easier
william f on Aug 6, 2016
to make installation easier in my router table top.
James P on Jul 6, 2016
To make a router table
Richard K on Jul 6, 2016
Building a router table.
Jim C on Jun 12, 2016
needed item
jeff g on Apr 17, 2016
Just what it's designed for: routing the inset for the Rockler router plate.
Paul G on Mar 27, 2016
It is the correct size to enlarge my existing Rockler Router table, and it was a reasonable price.
Daniel S on Mar 27, 2016
Adding another router
DENNIS J on Feb 21, 2016
Building my own work bench
Ronald P on Jan 10, 2016
I bought the Rockler router plate template to make building a router table for tor FX lift easier.
Thomas B on Dec 27, 2015
Husband request
Lori D on Dec 16, 2015
Would like to install my router in my table saw extension.
THOMAS H H on Dec 9, 2015
Gift
Catherine G on Dec 7, 2015
Need the template to make the router table extension for my new Laguna table saw
Frank J on Nov 23, 2015
fits incra router
David M on Nov 22, 2015
For my new saw and router table.
Richard C on Nov 22, 2015
Will help with my husband making his table.
Jodi W on Nov 13, 2015
to simplify installation of the pro plate base.
rob m on Oct 22, 2015
Recommended for installation of your Router lift Model 23194.
Richard C on Sep 24, 2015
need a template to ensure a good installation
Peter H on Jul 8, 2015
to make an otherwise tough job much easier
william f on Aug 6, 2016
To make a router table
Richard K on Jul 6, 2016
My router is a Makita Model 36120, what router table plate do I need ?
Festus on May 27, 2015
BEST ANSWER: You will need to know the hole pattern and spacing of the holes in your router and check them against our router plate guides (These can be found on Rocker's website under router plates and in the technical downloads category. We have guides for A-D plates, but if you can't find one that fits, we also have the option of two plates that are not drilled that you could drill to fit your router
I have a rockler router table. The plate that came with it is too small for my Triton router. I ordered a proplate C but the plate is now too big for the opening in the table. I have no template or guide and now I have two pieces that do not work together and I am VERY FRUSTRATED. What am I to do?
Sally r on Sep 27, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Check u tube for examples on how to make a template to fit ur insert, u are going to need a good router bite with. A matching ballbaering guide .
will this work with the kreg plate? thanks
Teofilo G on Nov 10, 2015
BEST ANSWER: You can use this template to cut larger openings. Lay out here you want the opening, set your depth, and route. Next set up a fence so you can slide the template one inch to make the wider cut. Clamp down the template and make your final cut. By sliding the template you make pretty much any size opening you need.

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Coe. of expansion
Aluminum has a very high C.O.E. That is why it was a disaster for electrical wiring. A fit at one temperature will not fit at another. A form made for an aluminum part at one temperature will be too big or too small for the same part at a different temperature. The only solution would be to make the form over sized. If your shop is at a constant temperature then go for a tight fit, if your shop is like mine with a 120 degree temperature variation learn to live with the crack.
March 15, 2014
My template was loose also and...
My template was loose also and I tried the masking tape trick on the inside but found it time consuming and it did not stick well to the MDF when I tried a test cut. I solved the problem by cutting a narrow strip of masking tape and winding it around the guide bearing. It took four turns to get it exact and worked great, much simpler.
January 22, 2012
I checked the template and discovered...
I checked the template and discovered that the template was not snug to the plate. I used 3 rows of masking tape on the inside of the template, checked it against the router plate and then cut a trial cutout in an extra piece of material. The template was still approx 1/32 too loose. one more interior wrap, cut the template out and the router plate needs to be tapped into the cutout with zero tolerance of movement in any direction. While not perfect out of the box it did provide a great starting point.
October 19, 2011
not bad
Not a nice snug fit 1/16" gap around the whole plate. Re routed it but put couple of layers of painters tape on template and got a perfect fit.
November 23, 2014
I was setting up two 2...
I was setting up two 2 workstations at a local Boy Scout Camp and the template with the inserts made it easy to install in existing workbenches.
May 8, 2011
My solution to the 1/16 gap...
My solution to the 1/16 gap in the template. I bought some 3/4 birch edge banding glued it in place on the inside of the template. In the corners i used a wood burning iron to melt the glue and a 1/2 inch dowel to seat the banding. trim flush with a razor blade and some light sanding with 100 grit paper and presto, a perfect fit. it took me about 45 minutes not you too will have a perfect fitting router plate.
August 20, 2011
I purchased this product & a...
I purchased this product & a router lifter. I built my own router top and wanted to be assured it would fit properly. I read the post that the template would result in a loose fitting router plate but thought I could remedy this the same way stated previously. Not so! The router lift corner radius was not the same as the template & it took several attempts with drum sanders in the drill press to make the template close. End result poor product.
April 27, 2009
Worked as advertised.
Worked as advertised. Made cutting the hole very easy.
September 13, 2016
Purchased
 6 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
Perfect fit
This made short work of cutting a hole to fit the router lift.
September 23, 2016
Purchased
 1 year ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
I'm building my own router table...
I'm building my own router table and came across this template. I read the reviews and was kind of leary about purchasing it, but thought I'd take a chance. To my delight, it worked perfect and the router plate fit snug. I don't know why it got 2 bad reviews.
June 4, 2009

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