Craftsman 320.2819 operating instructions Freehand Routing with the Fixed Base Fig. i

FREEHAND ROUTING WITH THE FIXED BASE (Fig. i 14)

WARNING: Do not use Fig. 14

large cutting bits for free- hand routing. Use of large cutting bits when freehand routing could cause loss of control or create other haz- ardous conditions that could result in personal injury, if us- ing a router table, large bits should be used for edging only.

When used freehand, the router becomes a flexible and

versatile tool. This flexibilityl

makes it possible to easily rout signs, relief sculptures, letc. When freehand rout- ing:

1Draw or layout the pattern on the work piece. 2_ Choose the appropriate bit.

3_ Rout the pattern in two or more passes. Do not exceed 1/8 in. depth of cut in

a single pass° "[his will help provide better control ars well as serve as a guide

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on the next passes°

NOTE: A core box or V-groove bit is often used for _outing letters and engraving objects. Straight bits and ball mills are o_ten used to make relief carvings. Veining bits are used to carve small, intricate details.

NOTE: Making a single deep cut is never advisable.fSmaller diameter bits are easily broken by too much side thrust and torqt_e. Larger bits will cause a rough cut and be difficult to guide and control. F_r these reasons, DO NOT EXCEED 1/8 in. DEPTH OF CUT in a single pass.

WARNING: Always securely clamp your work piece and keep a firm grip

on the router base with BOTH HANDS at all times. ITailure to do so could result in loss of control causing possible serious personal injury.

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