Router Table Operation
INSTALLING THE ROUTER BIT (CUTTER)
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THE ROUTER IS TURNED OFF AND THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS.
Install the router bit according to the instructions included with your router. Because of the large varia- tion of router bits, certain router bits may not always operate in the desired manner with this router table.
ASSEMBLING THE FEATHERBOARDS (Figs. 18–20)
NOTE: The top/front side of each featherboard is marked to indicate proper feed direction.
To ensure that the most popular bits will perform satisfactorily, install the bit so that the router collet engages 3/4″ of the router bit shank. If the shank of the router bit bottoms out in the collet, back out the router bit approximately 1/16″ to allow for proper tightening.
NEVER INSTALL ROUTER BITS WITH LESS THAN 3/4″ OF SHANK ENGAGEMENT IN THE COLLET.
FIG. 18
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Fence Featherboard (Figs. 18 and 19)
1.Insert two
2.Slide a large washer (27) onto each carriage bolt and thread a small clamping knob (17) three or four turns onto each carriage bolt.
3.To install on the fence, slide a spacer (16) over the head of each carriage bolt, aligning the tabs on the spacer with the slot in the featherboard (Fig. 19).
Then slide the carriage bolt heads into the
Tabletop Featherboard (Fig. 20)
1.Insert two
2.Slide a large washer (27) onto each carriage bolt and thread a small clamping knob (17) three or four turns onto each carriage bolt.
3.To install the featherboard in the miter channel on the tabletop, insert the heads of the carriage bolts into the desired pair of keyhole slots on the tabletop (located in the miter channel). Then tighten the clamping knobs securely.
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19
FIG. 19
27
17
FIG. 20 | 17 |
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| 27 |
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