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2.
Rub collar above cutter: The cut cannot be
seen during operation when the rub collar is
above the cutter (see Figure 31). However,
this offers some advantages—the stock is
not affected by slight variations in thickness
and accidental lifting will not damage the
workpiece. Simply correct any change in
height by repeating the operation.
Figure 31. Cutting with rub collar above cutter.
3.
Rub collar between two cutters: Using
a rub collar between two cutters offers the
distinct advantage of performing two cuts at
once or eliminating the need to change cut-
ters for two different operations (see Figure
32). Notice that part of your workpiece edge
remains uncut and rides along the rub collar.
Figure 32. Using rub collar between cutters.
Model G0510Z (Mfd. Since 10/16)
Freehand shaping greatly increases chance
that operator may lose control of workpiece;
therefore, use a starting pin to increase
control while freehand shaping. Loss of
control could result in loss of fingers or
Rub Collar
other serious personal injury.
Above
Above
Cutter
Irregular or freehand shaping takes a high degree
of skill and dexterity. The fence assembly is not
used in irregular shaping, so rub collars must
be used. Refer to Rub Collars on Page 26 for
details.
When doing freehand work, a starting pin
must be used! The purpose of the starting pin
is to support the workpiece during the beginning
of the cut. Your shaper is supplied with a starting
pin that can be placed in one of the holes located
in the shaper table. The work should be placed
in the starting position, using the starting pin for
support as illustrated in Figure 33.
Rub Collar
Rub
Between
Collar
Cutters
Figure 33. Always feed against cutter rotation.
Irregular Shaping
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