Make a base plate for use with a trammel, stretcher or other jig from 1/4-in. acrylic. Use a large piece of 3/8-in. acrylic ...

When I get a new router, the first thing I do is remove the plastic base plate. Then I make a plate that's a few inches larger than the original from 1/4-in.-thick acrylic. I use the original plate as ...