Patent ID: 6113323
Filing Date: 2000-09-05
Classification: B27C,Y10T

Abstract:
A plunge router having a sub-base alignment system, the router comprising:a router motor;a motor housing surrounding the router motor;a router base comprising a sub-base plate;a plurality of plunge guide posts used to support the motor housing at various heights from the router base; anda plurality of raised bosses having an outer size and being located on the sub-base plate at positions to permit the plurality of raised bosses to engage a plurality of recessed cavities within the sub-base plate;wherein:the plurality of plunge guide posts mate with the base plate to place the base plate at a known position relative to a center of rotation for the router motor; andthe raised bosses are located on the sub-base plate at known positions which place the sub-base plate at a known position relative to a center of rotation for the router motor.