I was aware that HSD made the caps as I have had a pdf copy of the manual for a few months now. I was a little surprised and quite disappointed that one wasn't fitted when the router was shipped. I have MSN'ed Taney about it and sent a photo of the damage before I cleaned it up. Hopefully Excitech get the next ones protected during shipping.
I am considering making something to cover the hole for when the machine is not in use as the HSD manual recommends that tool holders be removed when the machine is not in use overnight. There is also a blank tool that covers the taper that can be put in a tool changer to be selected at the end of the day. I have not seen pictures of one however.
Shannon.