Grizzly H3114 instruction manual Proper setup for profile cutting

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Profile cutting with pilot bits:

 

Router bits with ball bearings are called pilot bits.

Ball Bearing

Router Bit

The ball bearing is used to control the depth of cut

into the edge face of a board. A good example

 

would be a chamfer cut. The bearing rides along

 

the uncut edge of the board while the cutter

 

removes the wood.

 

1.Mount a router bit into your router according to the router manufacturer’s instructions.

2.Snap one of the table inserts into the recessed hole on the table. Use the insert

with the smallest hole that still allows the bit

 

Figure 24. Proper setup for profile cutting.

free rotation.

 

 

(Side View)

 

 

3. Raise the bit to the desired height.

7.

Tighten the main fence threaded knobs.

 

4. Loosen the threaded knobs that secure the

8.

Double check that the router is secured to the

main fence.

 

table. If it is, the router table is ready for use.

 

 

5.Adjust the fence back away from the bit only enough to allow the bearing to control the depth of cut as shown in Figure 23 & 24.

6.Adjust the fence as close as possible to the bearing. The fence will serve as a back-up support, reducing the chance of an accident.

Ball Bearing

Router Bit

Figure 23. Proper setup for profile cutting.

(Top View)

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Contents Router Table Page Table of Contents Safety Safety Instructions For Power ToolsLength AMP Rating 25ft 50ft 100ftAdditional Safety Instructions For Router Tables Introduction CommentaryCircuit Requirements GeneralElectrical SET UP Main FeaturesAssembly Page To mount the router to the table MethodCorrectly clamped router To assemble the fenceTo attach the power switch to the main table Securing the fence to the main tableTo secure the router table to a workbench To assemble the miter gaugeOperation FenceGroove cutting setup Top View Proper setup for profile cutting Reference Info Parts Breakdown and List M5-0.8 X 45 Carriage Bolt H3114 Router Table H3114 Router Table Warranty and Returns Warranty Card Grizzly INDUSTRIAL, INC BOX BELLINGHAM, WAPage Call Today For a Free Full Color Catalog