Thread: Tool identification

Hi,
The attachment that is in the rectangular hole is a guide roller from a Makita trimmer/router,it may be that the trimmer is what is attached as the router under the plate and the rectangular hole is to allow for it to mount on the trimmer in it's original mount which is on the side of the body of the trimmer.
Regards Rod.

You haven't mentioned whether you have a router or not at the moment. But beware that the plate you have linked is basically only suitable for trim router units as it is way to narrow at 120mmW to accept a medium or large router as the base on the routers would be wider than the plate.
Most trim routers are fairly low powered (in router terms) with a power range of 450-900W, and they are generally very fiddly to accurately set the bit height if mounted inverted in a table. Typically they use small diameter bits, lacking the power to operate bits larger than 12.7mm (1/2in) effectively. They are also limited to either 6 or 6.35mm (1/4in) shank bits.

If you already have a trim router and are merely seeking to extend it's versatility and are aware of these limitations, thats fine. However if you are planning to buy a router larger than a basic trimmer, and hoping to use this plate as a cheap way of getting it into table, I think the plate size will be against you. In that case, I would suggest that you set up a table without a plate initially, and add a more suitable plate at a later time when funds permit.

Thanks guy's for your helpful info .I just purchased may first router (Ryobi 1600W Plunge Router)

and the first job with it will be to build a bench .This is the router https://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-16...outer_p6210608 What plate would you recommend?

Many thanks Rod

Welcome to the forum Jonny.

Ross