Router Table Operation
USING THE STARTER PIN FOR EDGE FORMING OF CURVES
The starter pin (26) is used instead of the fence for operations that involve routing curves in the workpiece. It should be used only with bits that have pilot bearings. Thread the starter pin into the threaded hole in the mounting plate and tighten securely with a slotted screwdriver (Fig. 32).
Attach the starter pin guard (27) to the mounting plate by threading a
(28)through the hole in the guard post and into the threaded hole in the mounting plate. Align the guard with the hole in the mounting plate so it is over the bit, and securely fasten the guard in place.
•Always use the starter pin guard when routing with the starter pin.
•When using the starter pin, the feed direction of the workpiece is always right to left across the front of the bit (Fig. 33).
•Set the workpiece against the front of the starter pin and swing it slowly into the bit.
•While routing, make sure the workpiece is always in contact with the bit’s pilot bearing.
The auxiliary guard must be used for this type of operation. Keep fingers clear of spinning bit. Do not attempt to route small workpieces.
FIG. 32
27
FIG. 33
28
26
STARTER
PIN FEED
DIRECTION
WORKPIECE
PILOT BEARING BIT
FIG. 34
USING A MITER GAUGE (not supplied)
The aluminum
NOTE: For ALL routing operations requiring the use of the miter gauge with the fence, BE SURE to align the fence using the scales on the top of the router table before making any cuts. Miters can be cut by loosening the knob on the protractor head, turning the protractor head up to 60° in either direction, and retightening the protractor head knob.
MITER GAUGE
31
