Yes, you read the title right. I converted my router to a shaper so I could make some molding. Unfortunately I can't remember where I "stored" the router base plate. I'm sure I will eventually find it, but in the meantime can anybody suggest an alternative material I can make a new/temporary base plate out of. I've thought about 1/4" masonite and while I could slippery it up some with some paste wax, something just doesn't sound right about using masonite for this part.
It's an old Craftsman 2hp router. I haven't tried to look up the part on the internet yet.
Anybody got any ideas for other slippery smooth easy to find materials? thanks
Fiberglass or graphite sheet stock from a well equipped hobby shop or a plastics supplier. I used to buy .062 thru .125 thick fiberglass and graphite stock from a local hobby shop for building electric RC race car chassis. A plastic like Kydex could also work.
Lexan is far safer than plexiglass or regular acrylic.
http://woodworker.com/11-78-sq-14-clear-lexan-mssu-825-084.asp?search=router plate&searchmode=2