Model W1821 (For Machines Mfg. Since 3/10)
OPERATIONS
Edge Jointing
Jointing the edge of a board involves using a straight cutting router bit to remove wood from the face of the board. The result is a perfectly flat and square edge.
To joint the edge of a workpiece, do these steps:
1.DISCONNECT ROUTER FROM POWER!
2.Secure a straight cutting bit into your router according to the router manufacturer's instructions.
3.Install the smallest table insert into the router table that still allows the router bit to freely rotate.
4.Raise the bit to a height slightly more than that of the workpiece, then rotate it by hand until the cutting flute is perpendicular to the fence boards.
5.Insert and secure shims between the outfeed fence board and the fence bracket that equal in thickness the amount of material you want to remove from the workpiece face (see the illustration in Figure 19).
6.Place a straightedge against the outfeed fence board, then adjust the fence assembly so that the straightedge is also against the bit flute, as illustrated in Figure 19.
7.Lock the fence assembly in place, tighten all knobs, connect the router to power, then perform the cut (see Figure 20).
NOTICE
If you are using a mobile base with the table saw, use one of the options below when moving the saw and the router table attachment:
•Attach an extension to the mobile base that will provide support for the router table leg.
•Install a locking caster onto the bottom of the router table leg.
•Adjust the router table leg foot up, move the unit, then
Always feed the workpiece against the router bit rotation direction, as illustrated below. Otherwise, the workpiece could be aggressively pulled from your hands, drawing them into the spinning cutter.
Bit | Workpiece |
Rotation
Feed Direction
Top View | Infeed | |
| Fence Board | |
Shim |
| |
| Straight | |
Outfeed | Router Bit | |
Straightedge | ||
Fence Board |
Figure 19. Fence jointer setup (guard
removed for clarity).
Top View |
Shim |
Cutting Direction |