I have a Ridgid laminate trimmer. It has a small round base (like a mini router). I find is somewhat difficult to balance the router on the edge of the work and trim. I'd like to remove the clear base that came with it and make a rectangular base that is easier to balance. The base needs to be low friction and long wear. I'm assuming nylon is the best material to buy? Thanks
Trim router base
Nov 21, 2006
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1/4" Lexan would be great.
I make lots of router bases with 1/4" tempered hardboard, the hardboard that's smooth on both sides. A little wax helps it grove and should protect from wear.
Good plan. i outfitted my handheld router with rectangular place about 3x8 and have not taken it off since.
It's made of Phenolic (sp?) resin... it was part of a 9x12 "sheet that i intended to make a router table insert from.... but a decade later it was still unused.
I made the hole V shaped (open to the front) this allows me to do flush-cutting of pins. I have even used this technique to trim down a blue electrical box that was a little proud of the wallboard.
(yes I turned off the circuit breaker)
-Steve
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