Bench Dog 40-026 ProPlate, Phenolic Predrilled 2-Inch Bit Opening

by Bench Dog

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Bench Dog 40-026 ProPlates with Phenolic Predrilled 2-Inch Bit Opening are predrilled to fit all Porter-Cable, Bosch 1617/18 series, DeWalt 621/625 series, Makita RF1100/01 series, and FeinRT1800 series router tables. They are crafted from phenolic composite for long wear. Two bit hole sizes available, 2 inch and 3.6 inch. Fits all Bench Dog Protop tables.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 8.2 x 11.8 inches ; 1.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000635V5
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 40-026
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #256,097 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I am very pleased with this product., February 13, 2005

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Scott Pointon "Former Marine, Librarian, Wood... (Crest Hill, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bench Dog 40-026 ProPlate, Phenolic Predrilled 2-Inch Bit Opening (Tools & Home Improvement)

I use this ProPlate in my Bench Dog cast iron router table wing. So far the only router I have mounted to it is the DeWalt DW618 fixed base model.

Though it took some head scratching and studying of the paper template provided, I eventually figured out which holes to use to mount the plate to my router. My belief is that if Bench Dog says this plate will fit your router (with the predrilled holes), then it will fit. My main confusion was that my router's clear base mounts with four screws but the ProPlate only uses three screws to mount to my router. Once I realized this, putting this plate into use was a snap!

I highly recommend this product for its quality, performance, and decent price.

2.0 out of 5 stars Needed shims, August 2, 2009

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Darius K. (White Hall, MD) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Bench Dog 40-026 ProPlate, Phenolic Predrilled 2-Inch Bit Opening (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this plate along with a Bench Dog cast iron router table wing. I had to shim the plate upwards to get it even with the table. That should not be necessary seeing how both are offered by the same company.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Solid Buy, March 12, 2009

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Rutabagared (SW PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bench Dog 40-026 ProPlate, Phenolic Predrilled 2-Inch Bit Opening (Tools & Home Improvement)

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this plate to anyone. It is a solid, well-made unit that is dead flat. I've used it for several years with both my PC690 and Makita 1101 routers. If fits both bases well and shows no signs of sag. If you're using a 2 1/4 HP router or less, there really is no need to buy an expensive aluminum plate. The directions are also well written if you're cutting a table opening.

One caveat depending on your intended application: this plate is sized 8 1/4" x 11 3/4". Many of the router tables accommodate a more "standard" 9 1/4" x 11 3/4". However, this isn't an issue if you are using it in a Bench Dog table or a shop-made table.