Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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Here's my time-tested approach to rout out the recess for your router table insert plate or router lift. Get a precision fit with template and this multi-step routing procedure - no jigsaw required! This is a woodworking topic my friends.

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro no jigsaw technique for router table plate recess
1:00 rout recess for router table plate of lift with template
2:21 router plate recess step 1 template bit
3:50 clean up waste for router plate recess
4:59 remove template for router plate
5:37 no jigsaw method to remove router plate opening
7:14 flush trim the waste to complete router plate recess
8:08 remove spacer strips and test fit router plate of lift
9:08 common routing problems and solutions
10:25 conclusion on how to rout recess for router table insert plate or router lift

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