Edging and Profiling using the Back Fence | Craftsman pmn specification

Router Table for the Craftsman

OPERATION

V.Edging and Profiling using the Back Fence

The router table has many advantages when profiling and edging operations are to be carried out especially on narrow workpieces. A Fine Height Adjuster fitted to the router will make adjustment of the height far easier and hence is highly recommended.

NOTE: Make a test cut on a piece of waste material prior to carrying out any routing operation.

1.Mark the width and depth of cut required onto the end of the timber. See fig. V.1 for typical profiling and edging operation which can be carried out.

2.Place timber up against Back Fence.

3.Release Back Fence Fixing Bolts.

4.Adjust Back Fence until required width of cut is achieved. See fig. V.2a.

If bearing guided cutters are used, ensure that the Back Fence is in line with the bearing or slightly behind it. The Back Fence will give more support and provides the retractable Safety Dust Guard and Spring Pressure Clamp facility.

5.Lock Back Fence Fixing Bolts.

6.Release plunge mechanism on router.

7.Adjust the depth of cut using the Fine Adjuster (if fitted), see fig. V.2b.

8.Lock-off plunge mechanism of router.

9.Lower Safety Dust Guard and check it will retract freely over the workpiece.

10.Adjust the Spring Pressure Clamps (if fitted) to suit the thickness and width of the timber.

11.Ensure that you have a Pushstick within easy reach when routing.

12.Switch on router.

13.Pass timber over cutter with a consistant feed speed.

Ensure even pressure is kept on the workpiece down onto the table and against the back fence.

Always ensure that your hand positions are never near the cutter.

Use the correct procedure as shown in figs. V.3a - c. Use the push stick to safely maintain pressure on narrow timbers.

14.The Workpiece Support can be used to plane an edge. The cutter should be set approximately 2mm proud of the Back Fence. The material should be routed until the planed edge passes onto the outfeed fence. Switch off router, slide or pivot material away from cutter. Replace material and bring Workpiece Support out until it touches the material. Tighten knob and continue routing.

Craft Range	Craft Range	Craft Range
Ref. C020	Ref. C072	Ref. C110
Craft Range	Craft Range	Craft Range
Ref. C040	Ref. C112	Ref. C094

fig. V.1

fig. V.2a	fig. V.2b

fig. V.3a

fig. V.3b

fig. V.3c

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pmn specifications

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