After the other morning I am taking it easy in the shed.
This is the router that I intend to use on this jig.
![DSCF0007 (576x800).jpg](./download/file.php?id=1531&sid=566b2b59c07e412c7114d64b150cd05e)
- (165.75 KiB)
Today I found a spare bottom to a old cheap router that packed up on me.
As it turned out the hole which holds the motor unit was a fraction to small less than 1mm so I set to it with my dremel and a sanding drum this did not take to long and now the motor fits. This will mean that I can just unbolt the motor and replace it in it's original assembly for use as a hand held router, but I can see this staying in the jig as I have two of this model
![DSCF0008 (573x800).jpg](./download/file.php?id=1532&sid=566b2b59c07e412c7114d64b150cd05e)
- (164.81 KiB)
All stripped down of anything not needed
![DSCF0009 (800x600).jpg](./download/file.php?id=1533&sid=566b2b59c07e412c7114d64b150cd05e)
- (193.97 KiB)
Time to cut a mounting board. i know I could use the router bracket without but felt I needed this board, it is only 1/4" thick. As you can see from the two holes the first one ripped out on the reverse as I drilled straight through even with a backing board. The lower hole is nice and clean after drilling from both sides
![DSCF0010 (577x800).jpg](./download/file.php?id=1534&sid=566b2b59c07e412c7114d64b150cd05e)
- (150.66 KiB)
Board all marked out
![DSCF0011 (800x600).jpg](./download/file.php?id=1535&sid=566b2b59c07e412c7114d64b150cd05e)
- (143.11 KiB)
Checked the board for fit just the right size for what I need. I noticed the handle lugs stick out a bit
![DSCF0016 (800x600).jpg](./download/file.php?id=1536&sid=566b2b59c07e412c7114d64b150cd05e)
- (185.46 KiB)
A quick hacksaw job and a file ready for the next parts
![DSCF0018 (800x600).jpg](./download/file.php?id=1537&sid=566b2b59c07e412c7114d64b150cd05e)
- (185.03 KiB)