Router Table Operation
EDGE CUTTING WITH PILOTED ROUTER BITS (Figs. 28 and 29)
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THE ROUTER IS TURNED OFF AND THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS.
NOTE: If the jointing shim is installed, remove it before proceeding.
1.Install the desired piloted bit in the router.
2.Follow the instructions on page 26 to set the desired height of cut (Fig. 28). Make sure that the router is SECURELY in place.
3.Adjust the router table fence back just enough that the pilot on the router bit will control the depth of cut. The router bit pilot should just barely protrude past the fence facings. Tighten the fence clamping knobs
SECURELY.
4.Position both fence facings so that they clear the bit by 1/4″.
5.Tighten the four clamping knobs holding the fence facings in place.
6.Remove the board from the table and lower the overhead guard to the operating position. Tighten the guard clamping knobs SECURELY.
NOTE: When making adjustments, use a piece of scrap wood to make trial cuts before making the cut with the actual workpiece.
7.Make sure that both the router and switch box are OFF; then plug the router into the switch box.
8.While firmly holding a piece of scrap wood against the fence and down against the router table, feed a piece of scrap wood toward the bit in the direction shown by the arrow in Fig. 29.
9.Using the switch box, turn the router OFF. If any adjustments are needed, unplug the power cord and repeat steps
FIG. 28
CLEARANCE
BETWEEN
FENCE AND BIT
ROUTER BIT
PILOT
PILOTED
ROUTER BIT
HEIGHT |
OF CUT |
DEPTH OF CUT
Guard not shown for clarity
FIG. 29 | WORKPIECE |
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