OPERATION
operating the router
When routing straight cuts across a workpiece, clamp a straight edge to the workpiece to use as a guide.
NOTE: Edge guides for the router are also available. See Accessories.
Position the straight edge parallel to the line of cut and offset the distance between the cutting edge of the bit and the edge of the router base. Hold the router base against the straight edge and rout the groove.
When routing a groove wider than the diameter of the bit, clamp a straight edge on both sides of the cut lines. Position both guides parallel to the desired line of cut and spaced equal distances from the desired edges of the groove. Rout along one guide then reverse direction and rout along the other guide. Clean out any remaining waste in the center of the groove.
When routing a groove, the travel should be in a direction that places the guide you are using at the
internal routing
See Figure 8.
nTilt router and place on workpiece without the bit contact- ing the workpiece.
nTurn the router on and let the motor build up to full speed.
nGradually feed bit into the workpiece until the subbase is level with the workpiece.
nUpon completion of the cut, turn the router off and let the bit come to a complete stop before removing the router from the workpiece.
Edge routing
See Figure 9.
n Clamp a straight edge to the workpiece as a guide.
n Place the router on the edge of the workpiece without the bit contacting the workpiece.
nTurn router on and let the motor build up to full speed.
nGradually feed the bit into the workpiece using the clamped straight edge as a guide.
nUpon completion of the cut, turn the router off and let the bit come to a complete stop before removing the router from the workpiece.
STRAIGHT
EDGE
CLAMP
WORKPIECE | Fig. 8 |
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STRAIGHT
EDGE
CLAMP
WORKPIECE
Fig. 9
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