Milescraft 1201 Base Plate/Bushing Set for Routers Medium

I have been using two sets of these router guides since 2018. I saw some photos of bushings failing but I have had nothing but excellent service from mine. I custom drill the plates to fit my routers and I use a steel centering guide (not the plastic one that comes with the set). With the plate screwed to the router, the bushing is always accurately centered. I have created custom dovetails in mahogany drawers with hard maple sides and all worked perfectly. I will buy more sets if needed. I also cut one plate with a saw to custom fit it to my Makita trim router. It is much less expensive than buying the Makita bushing adapter and a porter cable style bushing set.

My old plunge router bushings weren't working it any more. I needed a new set. With the supplied centering tool, this went on to my Skil router easily and worked great.

I've got a fairly old Ryobi router that came with a router table. I've used it a LOT. recently decided I wanted to try my hand at Dovetail joints and bought a jig for that purpose. I just needed a guide bushing to make it work right. I felt fortunate that this would fit my old router and do the job. the only thing I don't like about it is there is only 3 of the 4 screws holding it to my router's base. also, I can't just install and leave it in place as the adjustment for the bit height while in it's router table is blocked off. still, it works as it's designed and does what I needed.

I have a milescraft router plate and these bushings fit perfectly. I edge routed some Mesquite and these bushings gave me a perfect cut. I am looking forward to several years use out of these. Thanks Milescraft. Now to save up for your pantograph. I have all your router pieces except that!

I bought this to use with a half blind dovetail jig I was givent, I am using it on a Makita RP0900X1 1/4" plunge router. After removing the routers factory base, I had some trouble finding at least three holes to match the router base, as the screws that come with the router were shorter I had to go out and buy some M4 x 16mm screws to fit the base, the screws provided in the kit did not fit due to thread variances. As this particular router is smaller than most, it has limited plunge capacity, this caused minor issues using the alignment pin to center the jig. I overcome this by using one of the guide bushings over the collet. I have used this with the edge guide, and it performed well, the base gives a stable platform for the router on thin workpieces. I recomment this product.

I recently purchased a Craftsman router and wanted to use a chamfer bit that was too large for the standard base plate. For some reason, Craftsman has decided to discontinue the production of their base plate variety pack. Rather than try to fashion my own base plate, I ended up buying this Milescraft base plate, which has a much larger opening for my bigger bits, and for the added bonus, I can also use the included bushing set for additional functionality. Very satisfied with the price, too.

After about an hour of use on a dovetail jig, the plastic plate flexed and the bushing hit the spinning router bit. The small metal bushing, in the middle of the plastic lock in plate, disintegrated into many small fragments. Neither Milescraft nor Amazon should be selling this thing.

Couple things Pro- The unit comes with the base plate so if you do not have a base plate that can accept a 1 3/16 insert to run router collars this will work. The inserts came with a "Tested" for snugness. The reason for that? (See Pic) of an older one I've been using and this is actually my second one. I gave them the benefit of the doubt that I had not SET the insert in FULL lock position, but I DID after checking the 1/2" collar insert into the new base. So that cost me a bit. Which brings me to the Cons Con- The unit has some that have shorter collars than others. IE., 7/16 collar is short enough for a dove tail jig. However if you are using a Harbor Freight Dovetail jig you will want to run the 1/2" collar set at 1/2 deep, using a 14º 1/2" Dovetail bit, preferably a 30.00 One. (See Pic) I ended up having to grind down the collar to clear the stock so the bit can route. The Base Plate has been re cut to now be almost Too Snug to accept the inserts/collars. Really snug. Like Monkey Grip hands to get it out. I am gonna give the brass ones (generic) a shot next round. They thread into the 1 3/16 insert that this plate does come with. The Base plate is 6" across/wide.

Perfect fit

Indispensables! Ces bagues sont indispensables et pratiques si vous avez plusieurs défonceuses à équiper. Rapport qualité prix excellent À recommander sans hésitations

Milescraft cumple con las respectivas al 100, muy buena compra se adapta muy bien!

This fit on my makita trim router. I could only use 2 screws but it was enough. The centering guide worked very well and the bushing seem to be very good. The only issue (suggestion really) for the manufacturer would be that although the Red inserts are cool and look good. I would prefer if they were transparent. Allows you to look in and see where it is cutting. Although the machine cuts really well and accurately, I like to see the tool cutting. It is something I would use quite often so I probably would have been tempted to buy the more expensive kit but this one works really well for the money. Recommended!!

Product is excellent and works/performs exactly as advertised, quick ans easy. Be sure to install the base correctly and that the bushings are properly seated in place before using - but that goes for any and all bits and bushing used with a router. I will certainly be purchasing additional Milescraft attachments.