BM 2610925542
TEMPLET GUIDES
The router is equipped with an exclusive
Templet guides are used with a number of special accessories, such as hinge templets, which are listed in your BOSCH catalog. In addition, special templets are easily prepared for cutting repeated patterns, special designs, inlays, and other applications. A templet pattern may be made of plywood, hardboard, metal or even plastic, and the design can be cut with a router, jigsaw, or other suitable cutting tool. Remember that the pattern will have to be made to compensate for the distance between the router bit and the templet guide (the “offset”), as the final workpiece will differ in size from the templet pattern by that amount, due to the bit position (Fig. 20).
FIG. 19
TEMPLET GUIDE
ADAPTER
TEMPLET GUIDE RELEASE LEVER
TEMPLET GUIDE (optional accessory)
FIG. 20 | COLLET CHUCK |
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ROUTER BIT | TEMPLET | ROUTER |
GUIDE | ||
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| TEMPLET |
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| PATTERN |
OFFSET | WORKPIECE |
Also available as an optional accessory is an additional adapter, the RA1100, that allows use of conventional threaded templet guides with the Bosch
ROUTER DUST COLLECTION
There are three optional dust extraction hood accessories. Each dust extraction hood is sized to accept 35mm vacuum hoses. Each accessory pack includes the VAC002 adapter that will connect the hood to
ROUTER DUST COLLECTION FOR
PLUNGE BASE
This dust extraction hood is designed for use the plunge base (RA1166) when routing is done in the middle of the workpiece, such as when creating slots or routing patterns for inlays. If you have a shop vacuum system, you can attach the dust extraction hood for improved visibility, accuracy and utility, particularly in freehand routing.
To attach, position as shown and secure adapter to base with the thumbscrews provided (Fig. 21).
FIG. 21
M4 THUMB
SCREWS
DUST EXTRACTION HOOD
(Optional Accessory)
The dust extraction hood can also be installed with the hose outlet facing the front of the tool. If the templet guide adapter is installed, it will need to be reversed or removed to allow the release lever to fit under the dust hood.