B
B
C
D
D
A
Fig. 8 | Fig. 9 |
Avoid
The speed and depth of cut will depend largely on the workpiece. Keep the cutting pressure constant but do not crowd the router so the motor speed slows excessively. On exceptionally hard woods or problem materials, more than one pass at various settings may be necessary to get the desired depth of cut.
When making cuts on all four edges of the workpiece, make the first cut on the end of the piece across the grain. If chipping of wood occurs at the end of a cut, it will be removed when making the next cut parallel with the grain.
Periodically wipe columns clean with a dry cloth. Clean the rack and gear on the fixed base with a soft bristle brush. Do not lubricate either the columns or the rack and gear.
THE EDGE GUIDE
An Edge Guide is available as an accessory to aid in routing operations such as: straight edge planing, parallel grooving, dado or slotting operations.
To assemble, insert guide rods (A) in holes in base, Fig. 9 and secure with screws (B). The guide (C) is adjusted on the rods and secured in desired position with thumb screws (D).
TEMPLET GUIDES
A wide variety of templet guides is available for use in pattern and templet routing operations. A typical combination bit, templet guide, and locknut are illustrated in Fig. 10.
DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.
To install, insert templet guide in center hole in router base and secure in place with a locknut. Before connecting router to power source, install the bit, adjust the depth of cut, and rotate the router chuck by hand to ensure that bit or collet do not contact the templet guide.
LOCKNUT
| ROUTER |
TEMPLET GUIDE | BASE |
ROUTER BIT |
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Fig. 10
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