Router Table Plate Leveling Block
Description
PDFI was building a mobile workbench and decided to add a router insert to it. I wanted a way to level the plate and secure it to the workbench. The result was this easy to print leveling block.
Materials:
| Part | Qty. | Source |
|---|---|---|
| RouterPlateLevelingBlock | 4 | 3D printed |
| ¼ in.-20 hex nut | 4 | https://www.homedepot.com/p/1-4-in-20-Stainless-Steel-Hex-Nut-4-Pack-800051/204274131?MERCH=REC-_-searchViewed-_-NA-_-204274131-_-N |
| ¼ in.-20 x 1½ in. Phillips flat head machine screw | 8-12 | https://www.homedepot.com/p/1-4-in-20-x-1-1-2-in-Phillips-Flat-Head-Zinc-Plated-Machine-Screw-4-Pack-804171/204274695 |
| #6 x ½ in. Phillips flat head wood screw | 8 | https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-6-x-1-2-in-Phillips-Flat-Head-Stainless-Steel-Wood-Screw-3-Pack-800758/204275483 |
Assembly:
It took me just under 5 hours to print all 4 parts.
Once complete, I pressed a nut into each retainer. I then threaded 2 of ¼ machine screws into the bottom of each plate. The holes are sized so the machine screws cut a thread in the plastic.
I put the router plate into the opening I cut for it, inserted a machine screw into each corner hole (my router plate came with these), then threaded the them into the nut on each plate. I made sure the machine screws were vertical before using the 2 wood screws to secure each plate.
Print Settings:
Material: PETG
Layer Height: 0.3mm
Nozzle Size: 0.4mm
Infill: 50%, Cubic
Perimeters: 5 (necessary so threaded screw holes remain strong)
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