Woodstock W1821 owner manual Routing Small Stock, To make a zero-clearance fence, do these steps

Model W1821 (For Machines Mfg. Since 3/10)

OPERATIONS

Routing Small Stock

Feeding small stock past the router bit is always dangerous. If you must route small stock, use a zero- clearance fence. This will provide greater protection for the operator, better workpiece support, and reduced tear out on narrow or fragile stock.

To make a zero-clearance fence, do these steps:

1.DISCONNECT ROUTER FROM POWER!

2.Remove the fence boards from the fence assembly.

3.Select a piece of straight and smooth stock that is the same height and thickness as the fence boards and approximately 24" long.

4.Cut an outline of the spindle and cutter from the center of the stock selected in Step 3, as illustrated in Figure 23.

Note: Make the outline as close as possible to the cutter and spindle without interfering with rotation.

5.Create countersunk mounting holes in the zero- clearance fence so that the screws and T-nuts from the split fence can be used to secure it to the fence assembly in the same manner.

6.Secure the zero-clearance fence to the fence assembly, check for proper clearance, connect the router to power, then run a test piece by the cutter to verify the results.

ALWAYS use hold-downs or featherboards and push sticks when shaping small or narrow stock. These devices keep your hands away from the spinning cutter and sufficiently support the stock to allow a safe and effective cut, reducing the risk of personal injury.

Mounting

Fastener

Zero-Clearance Fence

Table

Cutter

Figure 23. Example of a zero-clearance

fence.

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