Uploaded February 2016 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The most critical step in my router lift installation was routing out the perimeter using a template. Except, this requires the use of Porter Cable style guide bushings, and my Harbor Freight plunge router doesn't accept them (even though HF sells the set of bushings!)
So I found a new base plate for the router on Amazon. It's a pretty straight forward swap once you catch on to how to work around the not-so-flat base of the router.
Setting up the bushings in the new base plate is really simple, and turns out to be dead on accurate.
Here's the link to the base plate on Amazon:
amazon.com/gp/product/B002E4VC1G
The most critical step in my router lift installation was routing out the perimeter using a template. Except, this requires the use of Porter Cable style guide bushings, and my Harbor Freight plunge router doesn't accept them (even though HF sells the set of bushings!)
So I found a new base plate for the router on Amazon. It's a pretty straight forward swap once you catch on to how to work around the not-so-flat base of the router.
Setting up the bushings in the new base plate is really simple, and turns out to be dead on accurate.
Here's the link to the base plate on Amazon:
amazon.com/gp/product/B002E4VC1G
