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Precision Router Table Top Assembly
Step 6: Leveling the Insert Plate to the Opening
The unique design of the Precision Insert Plate Levelers (#8) and
adjustable leveling screw system applies pressure to both sides of
the Insert plate so that – once locked in – the Insert Plate stays fl ush
regardless of the weight applied. The 8 Leveling Screws and 4 Lock-
Down screws work together to keep the Insert Plate fl ush with the router
table surface at all times.
Set the eight ¼-20 x 1-½" Cup Point Socket Set Screws (#10) to
approximately the same height and lay the Insert Plate into the opening.
The Insert Plate should be resting on the eight adjustable Set Screws.
Using the 1/8" Allen Wrench (included), adjust the set screws from the
bottom side of the Insert Plate, being careful to adjust each screw the
same distance as the other. Adjust the Insert Plate as close as possible
to fl ush with the surface of the router table top and run your fi nger along
the perimeter of the Insert Plate to check that all edges are fl ush with the
router table top.
Thread the four ¼-20 x 1-3/4" Phillips Flat Head Machine Screw (#12)
(Lock-Down Screws) through the countersunk holes into the center hole
on each leveler and snug down. Run your fi nger along the perimeter
of the Insert Plate again to check that all edges are fl ush with the router
table top. Some loosening or tightening of the lock down screws might be
necessary to help adjust the reducing ring and hold it securely in place.
Step 7: Installing & Leveling the Reducing Rings
Note: We recommend adjusting both reducing rings at this time. This will
save time later as you change which reducing ring you want to use, and
also reduces the possibility of losing the second set of small Flat Point
Socket Set Screws. After you have leveled one reducing ring, remove it
and level the other.
Insert three 8-32 x ¼" Flat Point Socket Set Screws (#13) into reducing
ring's threaded holes, using a 5/64 Allen Wrench as shown. Place the
reducing ring into the Insert Plate opening and rotate counter-clockwise
until the set screws fall into the corresponding holes. Adjust the set
screws until the reducing ring is perfectly level with the Insert Plate.
Secure the reducing ring by threading the 8-32 x 5/16" Phillips Flat Head
Machine Screws (#14) into their holes and tightening snuggly.
As you tighten down the reducing ring, some additional adjustment under
tension may be necessary. Adjust each set screw as needed to bring the
reducing ring fl ush with the insert plate. Some loosening or tightening of
the lock down screws might be necessary to help adjust the reducing ring
and hold it securely in place. By leveling the reducing rings while force is
applied in both directions, the rings will stay fl ush regardless of the weight
applied, providing a more level and secure work surface.
Step 8: Installing the Starting Pin
Thread the ¼-20 x ¾" Cut Point Socket Set Screw into the bottom of the
Brass Starting Pin using a fl at head screw driver and a 1/8" allen wrench,
until the two are secured tightly together. Insert the Starting Pin assembly
into the Insert Plate Start Pin Hole and thread in until tight.
* For more information on how to use the starting pin, please see page 6.