Shopmade D-handle Router Base

“When retired, you don’t have much money… but you have more time!” is just another way of saying: “When retired, you don’t need much money .. but you need fun!”

Serge has brought lots of fun not only for himself but also for many of us through his many clever shop tips – published or not.

-- The time I enjoy wasting is not time wasted

Yes, that’s invention…and I like it. Super idea.

-- /\/\/\ BarryW /\/\/\ Stay so busy you don't have time to die.

Serge,

I must tell you that I REALLY enjoy your website blogging!

I had previously seen this project (I seem to recall it only being 4 slides) on your website and thought how ingenious that was! I prefer the D-Handle router bases but I only have one of my four Porter Cable routers with a D-Base. I just couldn’t justify the expense to replace the other three bases. But then I saw this on your site and said “DUD! Why didn’t I think of that?!” Needless to say, I now have ALL FOUR Porter Cable routers with D-Handle bases! And so little cost!

I must also tell you how much I admire your skills. You take such a plain and simple product as MDF and turn out pieces of true craftsmanship. While so many of us take great pains to bookmatch grain or choose the most figured piece of burl, you celebrate the simple elegance of a piece well made. You spend the skill level and time on MDF the same as if you were working with a fine grained piece of exotic hardwood.

You, sir, are a true craftsman to be admired! WELL DONE!

-- Dave; Lansing, Kansas

Thanks for your kind words Dave. But I’m just someone who likes to be in the workshop ready for any challenge. And of course, MDF “is” a challenge, as any other material, including wood.

Best,

Serge

http://www.atelierdubricoleur.spaces.live.com

-- Learn from yesterday, work today and enjoy success tomorrow.

Awesome – you have inspired me to try one on my own.

Necessity is the mother of invention… way to go

-- "The worst day fishing is better than the best day working!"