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Cutter.Installation
ACCIDENTAL.START-UP.HAZARD!
Always.
before. installing. or. removing. any.
cutting. equipment.. Performing.
these. procedures. while. machine. .
is. connected. to. power. greatly.
increases.risk.of.serious.injury!
Rub collars are also used as spacers to position cutters on
spindle and limit the depth of your cut, and when shaping
curved or irregular workpieces, such as arched doors or
round table tops. When using a solid rub collar, do not use
excessive pressure when running your workpiece through
the shaper. Otherwise, a groove may burn into your
pattern and be transferred to your workpiece. Instead,
take several passes, using light pressure against the rub
collar.
There are two types of rub collars: solid and ball-bearing.
Often, solid rub collars are often used for straight cutting
operations, whereas ball-bearing collars are often used
for curved shaping operations. Having a variety of both
styles provides maximum flexibility for shaping projects.
For an extensive line of ball-bearing rub collars, see
Accessories on Page 33.
Before installing cutters, you must plan the configuration
of rub collars and cutters required for the intended
application.
Use rub collars in any of the following positions:
•
Rub collar below cutter: When rub collar is placed
below cutter (see Figure 23), cut progress can be
observed. However, any unintentional movement
may lift workpiece into cutter, damaging your
workpiece and creating a dangerous situation. We DO
NOT recommend using a rub collar in this position.
•
Rub collar above cutter: Cut cannot be seen during
operation when rub collar is above cutter (see
Figure 24). However, this offers some advantages—
the cut is not affected by slight variations in
thickness and accidental lifting will not damage
workpiece. Simply correct any change in height by
repeating operation.
disconnect.
machine.
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Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16)
Figure.23..Rub collar mounted below
cutter.
Figure.24..Rub collar mounted above
cutter.
CUTTER.FLY-APART.HAZARD!
Using.cutters.rated.lower.than.spindle.
speed.greatly.increases.risk.that.cutter.
will. fly. apart. during. operation,. which.
may. cause. very. serious. injury. to.
operator.and.bystanders.
NOT
RECOMMENDED
Below
Above
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