So I was ordering several goodies from LV last week (chisels, One Way Talon
Chuck) and at the last minute decided I should make sure there isn't
something else I just have to have right now (yeah right). Bingo Inlay Kit!
Yes yes, $8 and I really want one... Well it got here a couple days ago,
and I'm just now getting around to giving it a try.

The good news is, it's precision machined brass, just like I've come to
expect from LV. Bad news it's 1.75" and doesn't fit the template guide
mount on my PC 8529? Quick call to to LV technical support and Carolin
tells me the bad news which I already know. It's not designed to fit my
porter cable (or any other router I guess as they all have the same size
mount, I think). It's designed to go into the Veritas Base Plate (or
Adapter Base Plate). Isn't this weird? I've read a lot of router books and
have never seen anyone suggest doing inlay work "upside down" with the work
on top of the router table.

She offered to have me send it back, but I've become attached to it now.
I'm not wanting to spend good money after bad and get their base plate, as
I've made a lot already and this one would only serve to mount this guide.
I'm a little hesitant to attempt to make a base plate to mount it because it
seems all the precision is dependant on the bit being perfectly centered in
the guide.

Any suggestions?

Kevin in Bakersfield

P.S. And no, I don't think using it as any kind of body art is an option
for me.