Product Description
Milwaukee Router Plunge Base Assembly
Model Number: 48-10-5600
The Milwaukee 48-10-5600 is a Router Plunge Base Assembly — a precision plunge base attachment that converts compatible Milwaukee fixed-base routers into plunge routing configuration, enabling plunge routing operations including mortising, dado routing, inlay work, template routing, and interior pocket cuts that cannot be initiated from the workpiece edge. The plunge base mechanism uses a spring-loaded vertical travel system that allows the router motor and bit to be pressed downward into the workpiece at the start of a cut and retracted upward at the end, keeping the spinning bit safely above the material surface during positioning moves and engaging the cut only at the intended start point. This plunge entry capability is essential for furniture making, cabinetry, sign work, and decorative routing where the design requires routing operations that begin and end within the interior of a panel or board rather than entering from the outside edge.
The plunge base provides precise depth stop control through an adjustable depth rod and turret stop system that sets the maximum plunge depth with repeatable accuracy — critical for operations like hinge mortising, lock pocket routing, and template-guided inlay work where consistent depth across multiple identical cuts directly determines the quality and fit of the finished joint or feature. Smooth plunge column action and positive plunge lock allow the operator to set the routing depth precisely and lock it in position for fixed-depth routing passes after establishing the initial plunge entry. The assembly is designed to work with the Milwaukee router motor unit using the standard clamp ring mounting interface that is common across Milwaukee's router system accessories.
The plunge base and fixed base for compatible Milwaukee routers share the same motor unit, allowing a single router motor to be used in both base configurations by transferring the motor between bases — providing the functionality of two separate router configurations at the cost of a single motor plus the bases needed for each application.
Features
- Plunge routing capability for mortising, dados, inlays, and interior pocket cuts
- Spring-loaded plunge mechanism with adjustable depth stop and turret for repeatable depth control
- Positive plunge lock for secure depth setting during fixed-depth routing passes
- Smooth column action for controlled plunge engagement and retraction during routing
- Shares motor unit with Milwaukee fixed base for two-base router system flexibility
Specifications
- Type: Router Plunge Base Assembly
- Compatibility: Compatible Milwaukee Router Motor Units
- Application: Plunge Routing — Mortising, Dados, Inlays, Interior Pocket Cuts
Includes
- (1) Milwaukee 48-10-5600 Router Plunge Base Assembly
