CompactSubBase

I used this plate with my V20 router to carve address and name signs. This is a great router base plate. Very easy to use. It worked with my router without any modifications, very compatible. You can adjust the rubber handles to fit your style of work and make it comfortable for you, without feeling fatigued. A great addition to any workshop.

Fits my Ryobi PCL424 perfectly (which has mounting holes 56mm apart on all sides, square). However the screws that come with my router have a button head that is a little too narrow for the tracks in this sub base so I purchased some truss head M4x8mm screws and they work perfectly. The original screws "worked" but I worried with the smaller bite into the plastic they would crack the plastic edges if tightened too much. Tiny washers might also work but I didn't have any. As for performance, this sub base checks all the boxes I wanted: 1) larger surface area for stability, 2) large and convenient handles for better control, 3) removable mortise pins for accurate mortising/centering over edges. My only complaint is that the centering bit doesn't guarantee exactly centered mounting unless you're extremely careful. I would have preferred a pin and circular insert (my circle jig comes with one). Would give this 4.5/5 if I could because of that one issue. Overall a fantastic upgrade for my router.

The idea here was of course to create a larger surface for the router base that will accept a plethora of trim routers. And it does that very well. Particularly at a very good price point. In addition, this base lets you use router bushings, that many trim router bases will not accept. The base is see-through so that one can follow the routing path. The horns are ergonomic and feel great in the hand. Overall, this router base works very well and adds a lot of functionality to typically much smaller and less versatile stock router bases. My only complaint is that when using a handheld cordless router that typically is very top heavy, the router base flexes a tiny bit given it two-piece design. Not in a way that it flexes when routing, but more when handling the router when setting it on the work piece. With a little care and knowing this, one can prevent any negative results from the flexing. I recommend this quality product with good features at a good price point.

I got this to use with my Ryobi trim router (PCL424). This base is a great fit. The only issue I found was that the screws for the Ryobi base plate have pretty small heads (a Ryobi thing not a Milescraft thing). The slots on this base are relatively wide. It did mount up. But, I was concerned that it was not well supported. My fix was to add a small washer to each screw. With that small modification it's a great fit for the Ryobi. The handles make controlling the router a breeze, something the stock base lacks. This base accepts standard "Porter Cable" style guide bushings allowing the use of cutting templates or inset kits. That's something else The standard base doesn't do and something some competing bases also don't support (even at higher cost). The kit includes 2 centering pins that can be screwed into the base and allow for easy centering of the cutter in the workpiece. There is also a centering tool included to make sure the base is centered on the router. It's easy to use and results in your base being centered easily every time. The price at $20 is a good deal.

I like this. I can put it on my RYOBI 18v palm router and my other larger routers, too. Setup is a little fiddly, but once aligned on the router it works. Makes the little RYOBI nice and stable along with the ability to be able to use guide bushings. Haven't used the centering guides yet, but the time will come. I did need to add washers under the RYOBI screws for security. I may get a second unit just to have at the ready to eliminate change overs/swapping. Use for reviving that old forgotten router.

For, fit, & Function As Advertised. Little harder to install bushings than I expected, but I got through it & it got me through my project successfully.

Works on my Harbor Freight Bauer router. Good product and easy to install and I carved a few signs with it. Well woth the money

Does not fit WEN RT1460. When centering the base, the holes dont line up to the screw holes of the router. Hence not compatible with all compact routers.