OPR compatibility question

[easterngray]

Hello Folks - Is the OPR compatible with the model 500 or do you need a 510/520? Evidently you need the extension legs for the front of the router table, and it looks from the picture on the website that you also need 510 tubes to mount the table onto - is this correct? Does it work with the old 500 carriage? In short: What does a model 500 owner need in addition to the equipment included in the OPR package? I know that I would be well served to do an upgrade, but I hope someday to buy a new 520 and would like to keep my old 500 as is. Thanks in advance, Alec

[drewa]

Yes. The OPR (Overhead Pin Router) does in fact fit the 500/510/520. All you need to do is call in and buy it! Sorry, it does fit and the table that comes with it just fits in to the miter slide groove. So there is no need to upgrade anything.

Simple answer from,

Drew

[easterngray]

Thanks great news Drew - Thanks! Alec

[charlese]

Hi, Eastern! May be getting into troubled waters here and I'm ready for contrary responses, but going to say it anyway.

No, you don't necessarily have to have support legs on the table when overhead routing. I have had good products come out of such use without the support legs. Remember, you are using a router bit, not a dull drill bit. There is little to no downward pressure exerted by a router bit into a workpiece.