Workpiece
Inspection
Some workpieces are not safe to cut or may require modification before routing. Before rout- ing, inspect all workpieces for the following:
•Foreign Objects: Nails, staples, dirt, rocks and other foreign objects are often embed- ded in wood. While routing, these objects can become dislodged and hit the operator, cause kickback, or break the bit, which might then fly apart. Always visually inspect your workpiece for these items. If they can't be removed, DO NOT cut the workpiece.
•Large/Loose Knots: Loose knots may dislodge during a cutting operation. Knots can cause kickback and machine damage. Choose workpieces that do not have large/ loose knots or plan ahead to avoid cutting through them.
•Wet or "Green" Stock: Routing wood with a moisture content over 20% causes unneces- sary wear on the router bits, increases the risk of kickback, and yields poor results.
•Excessive Warping: Workpieces with exces- sive cupping, bowing, or twisting are danger- ous to cut because they are unstable and often unpredictable when being shaped. DO NOT process workpieces with these charac- teristics unless you properly square up the stock with a jointer and planer.
•Minor Warping: Workpieces with slight cup- ping can be safely supported if the cupped side is facing the table or the fence. A workpiece supported on the bowed side will rock during a cut and could cause kickback or severe injury.
To avoid workpiece kickback or binding when using a miter gauge with this router table, ALWAYS make sure the fence boards are parallel with the table
Squaring Fence &
Table
When using a miter gauge, it is important to make sure the fence boards are parallel to the table