Update: Bosch Router Plate - Bosch RA1171 Router Table and Bosch 1617EVSPK Router

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• Bosch RA1171 Router Ta...
Update: Bosch Router Plate - Bosch RA1171 Router Table and Bosch 1617EVSPK Router
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Or Lowes here: (Has gone up at Lowes $10 since I posted this.)
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The video gets a little long and the end is more of my first use.
I appreciate any constructive criticism and tips on using the router.
Thanks!
I originally bought the Husky workbench with router plate, but eventually returned it due to limitations. I don't want to get in to that, but it can be seen here.
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[@m3rdpwr]

Original Video: th-cam.com/video/FaMGAIfQDJs/w-d-xo.html

[@sarahfrost745]

After spinning the base around in circles for a while, I watched your video - you made this so clear; easy peasy. Thanks!

[@m3rdpwr]

I'm glad it helped, thanks for watching!

[@austinsmith4903]

Me and my brother are woodworkers and we were having the craziest time trying to get that thing right And your video helped us in like one minute. Thanks dude.

[@m3rdpwr]

Glad it helped, thanks for watching!

[@4lajoiedevivre]

Mario - you are the man. thank you. I also could not for the life of me get these holes lined up.

[@m3rdpwr]

Glad it helped, thanks for watching!

[@svar77]

Thanks!!! Very clear explanation. I spent close to 30 min figuring it out. Since one of my router holes was covered with dust, I was not able to see the three holes that would align with my new Bosch router table plate. The manual does not clearly show this piece. Your video did the trick.

[@m3rdpwr]

Glad it helped!

[@armandomejia2503]

This simple video answered so many questions to a beginner who was too afraid to ask. Thank you.

[@m3rdpwr]

I'm glad it helped. Thanks for watching

[@sldemby]

Makes perfect sense. Three points of contact are all you need for a stable base of connection. Thx for the update!

[@m3rdpwr]

Glad it helped!
Thank you for watching!

[@k9taxi]

Thank you! I bought the various pieces of this router table online for pennies on the dollar. No manuals. This got me going!

[@m3rdpwr]

Awesome! I used mine to make a nice jewelry box. I have the video posted on that. th-cam.com/video/w8ukkCfYIlY/w-d-xo.html

[@MrRandellw]

Thanks for posting! I kept scratching my head wondering WTH!!! I was off just a little and could only line up 2 screws! Big help!

[@m3rdpwr]

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@timothybaker8234]

And you meet 3/4” long 10-24 screws to mount it. Not the 4mm that came on the factory ring base.

[@m3rdpwr]

I don't recall which screws I used, I have to check. However the screws I used were supplied.

[@Area51Gregos]

Thanks, I thought I was using the correct holes on the plate. The manual's diagram looks different than the plate's holes. Chinese diagram illustrator needs glasses. Now it all makes sense. Thanks!

[@m3rdpwr]

Area51Gregos Great,! Thanks for watching!

[@m3rdpwr]

Hello fellow TH-camrs.
Google is getting ready to demonetize small channels like mine.
Make no mistake, this is not a money maker, maybe pennies.
However, I would love to grow my channel.
If you found this video helpful, please subscribe and I can do the same to help you grow your channel.
Thank you, I am truly grateful!

[@claytonstokes4224]

You just solved my biggest concern for the moment

[@m3rdpwr]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching and commenting.
The video for the original link is up top if you didn't see it.

[@dgrasha]

you can rotate the router 180 in the fixed base so that the switch and speed control are easier to access

[@m3rdpwr]

You make an excellent point, and I don't recall why I did it that way.
While I am right handed, I make the adjustments with my left.
Maybe the power cord was hitting the back wall, I'm not sure.
Now I am going to go back down stairs and see if I like it that way.
Thanks for the comment as I will report back on that one as it's been so long since I did the first video!

[@DeneF]

Ha. Julie does most of our DIY. I am more of a tech fixer and creator. Thanks for the video. Donna.....!

[@kenmcf]

Any hints on leveling the insert....I am doing mine for the first time and I am a bit frustrated as I want it perfect of course..

[@m3rdpwr]

Excellent question.
So three parts to this.
1) When you adjust the leveling screws, adjust the router plate slightly higher than it needs to be.
Then, when you tighten down the router plate, it will pull the plate down.
You don't need to sock it down, just enough so it doesn't move.
You can tighten it, until the router plate is perfect.
2) The in-feed side of the router plate, I have it a hair lower than the table.
The reason being is so when feeding the work piece in, it doesn't snag.
Remember, just a hair!
3) on the out-feed side of the router plate, have it just a hair higher.
That way, the work piece doesn't hit the table when feeding out.
Remember, just a hair!
Technically, it should be perfectly level, and that's what you should go for.
However, we live in an imperfect world, so that' how I roll. :)
Thanks for stopping by!
Did you see the link to my original video?

[@kenmcf]

@@m3rdpwr Thanks yeah when i tightened with the non-leveling screws it seemed to sync everything up. I will keep in mind the "lower-higher" in case I notice any binding. I just did my first rabbets today/plywood seemed pretty good. Not sure I have enough projects to justify this thing taking up space but the price was not bad i guess. :

[@m3rdpwr]

@@kenmcf no problem, good luck!
Lowe's had a huge clearance on all router bits, so I got anywhere from 50 to 75% off the good Irwin marples router bits.

[@60bazzle]

If you live in Colorado Springs I'll buy you a beer...

[@m3rdpwr]

I don't, but thanks for the thought! I do except cash though! LoL