Edge Guide
The edge guide is used for guiding the router relative to the edge of a workpiece. This can be used for interior plunge routing (such as fluted columns) or for edge
forming. While the operations are similar, there are additional setups necessary for edge form routing.
Edge Forming Setup
When using the edge guide for edge forming, the router bit will be within the cutout of the edge guide (as shown to the right).
►The two fence plates need to be separated enough to clear the router bit so the bit does not cut the fence.
►There are three options for dust collection. The standard dust extraction shroud may be used (see page 7), the optional dust chute may be attached to the underside of the edge guide, or both dust extraction options may also be used together (this would require two vacuum hoses).
1.Loosen the four mounting screws on the fence plates and slide the plates apart enough to clear the router bit.
2.Retighten the mounting screws.
3.If desired, slide the dust chute under the mounting tabs until it clicks into place.
General Setup
The same general setup is used for both interior and edge form routing. The image to the right shows an edge forming setup.
1.Insert the guide rods through the edge guide as shown, and tighten the Guide Rod Thumbscrews.
2.Insert the other end of the guide rods through the eyelets in the router base.
3.Set the approximate position of the router, and tighten the Guide Rod Clamping Knob on the router base.
4.To set the final position of the router using the fine adjust feature:
a.Loosen the Fine Adjust Clamping Knob on the edge guide.
b.Turn the Fine Adjust Dial to set the position of the router.
►Turning the dial toward increasing numbers moves the router away from the edge guide.
►Each number represents 0.1 mm, and a full revolution is equal to 1.0 mm.
c.Retighten the Fine Adjust Clamping Knob.
5.Make sure you operate the router from left to right to keep the edge guide tight to the workpiece. (Refer to the discussion on "Plough Cuts" on page 13 and “Feed Direction Rules” on page 12.)
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