It sounds like @SupraGuy is a bit more knowledgable about this than me. It works well enough for me for fine particles, but it’s not perfect.
That said, I also have installed an air filter to my workshop and it has improved my life extremely.
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I’ve been running down a slightly different path for a day or two - am not entirely convinced that my logic is right, but it’s been fun to do. More info here:
Hey @Olivier,
Sorry, I have been very busy with work etc, and I ended up having to put the LowRider build on the back burner again 
Anyhow, I didn’t get a chance to assemble and completely test this, so I did not upload it originally, however, I did a check fit just now, and it looks ok, so I have uploaded it to thingiverse as a remix of @frederik’s original listing.
Link is here: ThingiVerse
Let me know if there are any issues with it when assembled, and I will do my best to tweak it.
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Thank you very much, I am going to try it and i´ll report back when ready.
Might take some days though, so no worries 
@kirtangl
Printed it, and test fitted to the router mount.
I still need to change my Z plate (it’s still a Dewalt version) but it all looks to match perfectly!
Thanks!
I’m going to spray paint my makita to match the parts. Easier that way I think.
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Sorry to resurrect the dead on this but what bottom plate did you use for this mod? I am trying to read through what is now mostly v3 post but the plate I have I cant simply rotate mine and print your modification for the vacuum or the holes do not line up to my makita
Hi, I hope I have understood the question!
Here’s a link to my version of the LR2-Makita bottom plate - not the vac mods - you don’t need the router template files just the DXF if you have a working CNC.
https://www.printables.com/model/87018-lowrider-2-makita-base-plate-template
If that’s not what you are after, let’s know and I’ll go looking for an answer. Cheers
Hey Peter thanks for the reply. I realize I’m digging up some bones on this post here, just trying to find some answers finally finishing up my build (… 3 years later).
In this post I noticed Kirt has rotated his Makita - 90 degrees. I have the plate already for Makita, but if I rotate mine as his images has shows, the holes do not line up… so I was curious if he redesigned the bottom plate to suit - or thinking now maybe mine is different from his? Mine is 701c
While I have you, another thought is I see some pictures with builds using black bottom plate included with the Makita and others not. If I use it, I would need longer screws to come up through the LR2 plate and it would decrease the already limited access to nut a collet.
In addition I guess what I am looking for is the work flow feel of those experienced in operating it with this set up - are tool changes a pain? I am at a “buttoning up stage”
I thought all the parts were already in this post.
Edit: yes, at the top, there is a thingivere link Lowrider2 Makita RT0700C Plate and Vacuum Shoe by frederikkemner - Thingiverse which has the Makita plate as a DXF as well as a.vwrsion of the other parts needed. Later in the thread there are some refinements.
All necessary modifications to work with a Makita RT0700C or RT0701C - #39 by frederik
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I have a bottom plate that fits the Makita, a top dust collection piece that fits to the side of the Makita shoe, and an insert to shunt the cooling air flow from blowing directly into the dust collection area.
All of my parts there are in a box, since I disassembled my LR2 to build the LR3.
I didn’t rotate my base - I printed a little part to capture a nut and use a hex machine screw with an allen key in lieu of the stock lever.
The black base doesn’t serve any purpose other than to get in the way - keep it in the box with all the other parts.
For me tool changing is easy - I just take the whole router out of the case and slip it back again when I’ve finished. I am hardly a “power user” though.
The little deflector part I made to stop the router fan blowing on the workpiece has worked beautifully with very little airborne dust even with MDF (unless my air particle measurer is very wrong)
Link to my mods a few posts up. But chatting to Dan about posting his leftover parts seems easier! 
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ok thanks I think I will just continue on and try the method as you mentioned. I looked through these parts and I have the plate but the holes do not line up with mine if I rotate it… so still a bit confused on that, mine is the 701c. Appreciate the info. I know there are more people moving to v3, but I personally like the design more of the L2r and the ease of setting it up on different tables. I’ll give it some time and look at doing the v3 when the garage is complete
thanks for the help
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