Product Description
The CMT Universal Router Base is a precision-crafted solid brass template guide designed to expand the versatility of compatible hand routers. Built for accuracy in template-controlled routing operations, this universal base pairs with inlay kits and template guide systems to deliver clean, repeatable results across a wide range of woodworking tasks - from delicate inlay work to structural joinery cuts.
Key Features
- Solid brass construction - provides lasting durability and resistance to wear during repeated template-guided routing passes, ensuring consistent precision over time
- Universal router base design - compatible with routers featuring a 1-3/16 in. (30 mm) bore baseplate, making it a versatile fit across a wide range of hand router models
- 14.2 diameter inlay-kit compatible - designed to work directly with CMT inlay kit components, allowing woodworkers to execute flush, precise inlay work without additional adapters
- Template guide functionality - guides the router bit along a pattern edge for repeatable, accurate cuts in dovetailing, hinge butt routing, stair routing, lock face routing, and inlay applications
Why This Product
- Accurate inlay and template work made simple - the solid brass guide follows template edges cleanly, reducing the chance of drift or tear-out that can occur with less rigid materials
- Broad router compatibility - the 1-3/16 in. bore fit means this base works with a wide variety of hand routers, making it a practical upgrade for woodworkers who already own compatible machines
- Part of the CMT 899 inlay kit system - engineered to integrate with the CMT 899 inlay kit, giving users a coordinated system for decorative and functional inlay routing without guesswork
- Solid brass for professional-grade durability - brass resists corrosion and maintains dimensional stability, meaning the guide stays true and reliable even after heavy use in a production or shop environment
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 899.001.00
- Brand: CMT Orange Tools
- Description: Universal Router Base
- Material: Solid brass
- Diameter: 14.2
- Compatible With: Routers with 1-3/16 in. (30 mm) bore baseplate
- Compatible Machine Type: Hand Router
Approved Applications
- Template routing
- Inlay work
- Dovetailing
- Stair routing
- Hinge butt routing
- Lock face routing
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of router is this base compatible with?
This universal router base is designed for use with hand routers that have a 1-3/16 in. (30 mm) bore baseplate. Always verify your router's bore diameter before installing.
What is this base made of, and why does the material matter?
The base is made of solid brass. Brass is a dense, dimensionally stable metal that resists corrosion and holds tight tolerances, which means the guide maintains accuracy and stays firmly in position during repeated template-controlled routing passes.
What is the CMT 899 inlay kit, and does this base work with it?
The CMT 899 inlay kit is a system for executing precise inlay routing work. This universal router base - part number 899.001.00 - is specifically engineered to work within the CMT 899 inlay kit system, providing the 14.2 diameter template guide interface needed for accurate inlay cuts.
What kinds of woodworking tasks can this template guide handle?
This base is suited for a range of template-controlled operations, including dovetailing, hinge butt routing, stair routing, lock face routing, and decorative inlay work. It is compatible with hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, chipboard, laminates, and plastics.
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