FULL
EDGE CUTTING
OR JOINTING
(FIGS.
27 AND 28)
For maximum
strength
and accuracy,
boards that are
to be joined together
should
be smooth
and true. The
edges should be true to the workpiece
surface. You can
true the edges using the router table with a straight
bit.
NOTE: Use the jointing
shim(s) to provide continuous
support
for the workpiece
as it is fed past the router bit.
AWARNING
I
Always
make
sure that the fence
B;I
I
and guard
cannot
come
in contact
with the router
bit. Failure to do so will result in damage
to the router table and can cause personal
injury.
1. Loosen the clamping
knobs on the left fence facing.
2. Align the slot in the jointing
shim(s) with the holes
in the fence facing,
and slide the jointing
shim(s)
between the fence and the left fence facing (Fig. 27).
Use one jointing
shim for a 1/16 in. offset, or both
jointing
shims for a 1/8 in. offset.
3. Install a straight
bit in the router.
4. Position
both fence facings
so that they clear the bit
by 1/4 in.
5. Tighten the four clamping
knobs holding the fence
facings
in place.
6. Place a straight
edge or a straight
piece of wood on
the table so that it rests against the left fence facing.
7. Move the fence back until the straight
edge lines up
with the cutting
edge of the bit and is still in contact
with the left fence facing.
8. Tighten the clamping
knobs.
9. Remove the straight edge or board.
10. Adjust the height of the bit so that it will cut the
complete
thickness
of the workpiece.
11. Position the featherboards,
if desired. See ROUTING
USING FEATHERBOARDS
on page 27.
12. Remove the board from the table and make sure that
the guard is in place.
NOTE: When making adjustments,
use a piece of
scrap wood to make trial cuts before making the cut
with the actual workpiece.
13. Make sure that both the router and switch
box are
OFF; then plug the router into the switch
box.
Fig. 27
Jointing
Shim(s)
Fig. 28
Workpiece
14. While firmly holding a piece of scrap wood against
the fence and down against the router table, feed a
piece of scrap wood toward the bit in the direction
shown by the arrow in Fig. 28.
15. Using the switch box, turn the router OFR If any
adjustments
are needed,
unplug the power cord and
repeat steps 6-11 until all adjustments
are correct.
Once you are satisfied
with all settings,
make the cut
with the actual workpiece.
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