To use the straight guide for interior cuts.
1.Set up the straight guide as explained for trimming, but adjust the guide to allow the router bit to follow an interior slot.
Note: When cutting interior slots, the router will tend to wander toward the guide. Keep a constant pressure towards the workpiece, and pull the router towards you, instead of pushing the router.
2.Make sure there is enough excess material at the end of the cut to support the straight guide. If the guide slips off of the end of the workpiece, it will wander off of the desired line. You may wish to add a longer piece of wood to the workpiece for the straight guide to follow.
3.Follow the instructions in Routing Operations on Page 11 to make the desired cut as shown in Figure 8.
Figure 8. Routing a slot.
To use the straight guide for cutting circles.
1.Set up the straight guide as shown in Figure 9 with the guide plate facing up.
Note: The router will cut circles from
Figure 9. Guide setup for cutting circles.
2.Use a compass to mark the desired circle on the workpiece, then drive a small nail into the workpiece at the center of the circle.
3.Place the hole in the straight guide over the nail, then loosen the lock bolt and adjust the guide until the router bit aligns with the marked circle.
4.Adjust the router to the desired depth.
5.Lift the router above the surface, turn it ON, and then carefully lower it into the workpiece.
6.Rotate the router in a clockwise direc- tion, using the nail as the pivot point.
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