End Cutting with the Tenon Push Block, Fig. Z.1

Router Table for the Craftsman

Z.End Cutting with the Tenon Push Block

The Push Block facility is ideal for producing tenons and sliding dovetails.

Typical width of tenon is 1/3 of thickness of material

The retractable dust guard cannot be used when carrying our push block operations. Therefore extra care must be taken to ensure that hands are kept well clear of the cutter.

Ensure that the workpiece is true and the end is square and smooth.

1.Mount push block assembly on the Back Fence, see section L.

2.Fit the correct insert ring into the the insert plate to suit the diameter of the cutter being used, see section J.

3.Adjust the height and depth of the cutter to suit the cut required.

4.Position workpiece between Clamp Plate and Push Block so that it's side is flush against the face of the Back Fence, the end to be cut is resting on the edge of the insert plate hole and edge marked with lines 'A' and 'B' is facing the router cutter. Clamp workpiece in this position by tightening the Wing Nut on the Clamp Rod while making sure that Clamp Plate stays orientated on workpiece. See fig.Z.2.

5.Slide Push Block and workpiece back to the position as shown in fig.Z.3. When routing, always feed against the rotation of the cutter. Feed workpiece in the direction shown by the arrow.

6.Switch router on. While holding Push Block and guidig workpiece against fence with both hands and fingers at a safe distance from cutter (fig.Z.3).

7.Turn router off, unclamp workpiece and slide Push Block back to original position.

8.Position and clamp the opposite side of workpiece (make sure the wing nut is tight just enough to clamp workpiece in position and end to be cut is resting on the edge of insert plate hole). Repeat step 6 and 7.

9.To cut ends of tenon, position and clamp workpiece so that the edge of the workpiece is held flush against the face of the fence and end to be cut should be resting on edge of insert plate hole. See fig.Z.4. Repeat steps 6 and 7.

10.A scrap piece of timber should be placed behind the workpiece to prevent breakout.

fig. Z.1

fig. Z.2

fig. Z.3

Shoulder

Face Side

Face Edge

fig. Z.4

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Craftsman pmn instruction manual End Cutting with the Tenon Push Block, Fig. Z.1

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