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Router lifts
Router lifts with a published plate size and motor list
- For Kreg router tablesKreg PRS5000 Precision Router LiftCheck price on Amazon
- Motor range rather than a single chartSpeTool P01002 router liftCheck price on Amazon
- Woodpeckers lift, 4.2 in versionWoodpeckers QuickLift 420 router lift, aluminum plate (QL420‑A‑23)Check price on Amazon
Insert plates
Insert plates with a published outline and router pattern
- Predrilled for Porter-Cable 690/890 and Bosch 1617Kreg PRS4036 Precision Router Table Insert Plate, predrilled for Porter-Cable and BoschCheck price on Amazon
- Undrilled, with two marked patternsKreg PRS4038 Precision Router Table Insert Plate, undrilledCheck price on Amazon
- Drilled for Triton routersWoodpeckers AITRITON cast aluminum router mounting plate for TritonCheck price on Amazon
Insert and reducer rings
Insert ring sets, by the plate system they fit
- Kreg Level-Loc plates and liftKreg PRS3050 Level-Loc reducing ring set (5‑piece)Check price on Amazon
- Woodpeckers Twist Lock plates and liftsWoodpeckers TLRSET-ML 8‑piece twist-lock ring setCheck price on Amazon
- O'SKOOL aluminum platesO'SKOOL RTS02B router table insert ring set (5‑pack)Check price on Amazon
Router table fences
Router table fences with a stated mounting range and port size
- Widest stated slot range, edge-rail tablesWoodpeckers SF-PRO Universal Router Table Fence (SFPRO‑U‑25)Check price on Amazon
- For Kreg's 32 in table and tops like itKreg PRS1015 Precision Router Table FenceCheck price on Amazon
- Bolt-on fence for wider tablesPOWERTEC 71655 Deluxe Router Table Fence System, 32 inCheck price on Amazon
Router table fences
Kreg PRS1015 vs Woodpeckers SF-PRO Universal router fence
- Choose the Kreg PRS1015 for a Kreg PRS1025 top or a 32 in wide tableKreg PRS1015 Precision Router Table FenceCheck price on Amazon
- Choose the Woodpeckers SF-PRO Universal for an edge-rail or slotted table in its rangeWoodpeckers SF-PRO Universal Router Table Fence (SFPRO‑U‑25)Check price on Amazon
Miter gauges, T-track and stops
Miter gauges, sleds and setup bars for 3/4 x 3/8 in slots
- Gauge for slots with or without a T-slotPOWERTEC 71391 precision miter gauge system with 24 in multi-track fence and flip stopCheck price on Amazon
- Gauge with a long fence and swing stopKreg KMS7102 Precision Miter Gauge SystemCheck price on Amazon
- Add a slot to a shop-made top, with a barPOWERTEC 71568 32 in miter T-track with miter T-barCheck price on Amazon
Featherboards and hold-downs
Featherboards with a stated slot and track fit
- Miter slot or T-slot, with maker setup rulesKreg PRS3010 True-FLEX featherboard (single)Check price on Amazon
- Two True-FLEX boardsKreg PRS3020 True-FLEX featherboard twin packCheck price on Amazon
- Miter bar or T-track, stated bolt sizesBow Products FeatherPRO FP1 featherboardCheck price on Amazon
Featherboards and hold-downs
Kreg True-FLEX vs Bow FeatherPRO featherboards: mounts and hardware
- Choose the Kreg True-FLEX if you want the maker's router-table placement rules in the manualKreg PRS3010 True-FLEX featherboard (single)Check price on Amazon
- Choose the Bow FeatherPRO if you need published T-bolt head dimensionsBow Products FeatherPRO FP1 featherboardCheck price on Amazon