Since the cutter rotates clockwise (when viewing router from top), move the router from left to right to obtain a more efficient cutting. (Fig. 6).
When working on the inside of a templet, move the router in clockwise direction. When working on the outside of a templet, move the router in a
WARNING: Avoid
in Fig. 6).
The speed and depth of cut will depend largely on the type of work material. Keep the cutting pressure constant, but do not use so much pressure that the motor speed slows excessively. More than one pass at various settings may be necessary.
When making cuts on all four edges of the workpiece, start the first cut on the end of the piece across the grain to minimize chipping of the wood at the end of a cut.
THE EDGE GUIDE
An edge guide is available as an accessory to aid in straight edge planing, parallel grooving, dado, or slotting operations.
To attach, insert the guide rods (A) Fig. 7 in holes in the base, and secure it with screws (B). Adjust the guide (C) on the rods and secure it in position with the thumb screws (D).
| D |
| B |
C | A |
| Fig. 7 |
TEMPLET GUIDES
A wide variety of templet guides is available for use in pattern and templet routing operations. Fig. 8 shows a typical combination bit, templet guide, and locknut.
CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.
To install, insert the templet guide in the center hole in the router base and secure it in place with a locknut.
ROUTER
BASE
LOCKNUTSUB-BASE
ROUTER BIT | TEMPLET GUIDE |
Fig. 8
BEFORE CONNECTING THE ROUTER TO THE POWER SOURCE, Install the bit. Adjust the depth of cut and rotate the router chuck by hand, checking to see that the bit or collet do not contact templet guide.
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