The instructions that come with the plate statethat the plate comes from the factory with a slight crown to resistthe down force created by the router. I was surprised to find outabout this in the manual, and not on the site when I bought theplate. Since I have only simple operations in mind for my setup Idecided not to send the plate back. For a dedicated table I wouldmove on and pick a metal router plate.

I knew installation would be tricky, and opted for theinstallation template. The packaging states that the template willcrea

Build quality

Straight out of the box all parts had flatfaces. I checked this using a straight edge and feeler gauges. Theoverall construction of the gauge is solid. All parts fit securelyin place. Assembly is quick and easy.

First apply the non-stick tape to the bottom of the gauge tomake it slide smoothly across the table. The triangle frame of thegauge just snaps together.

You have the option to apply grip tape to the face of the fence.The grip tape is not smooth, but still supports the workpiece p