Router Bit Applications; Practice Cuts Using The Freehand Cutting Guide; Router Bit Speed Reference Chart - TACKLIFE PTR01A User Manual

NOTE: Refer to the above chart for materials, material thickness, speed of the tool and recom-
mended cut feet per minute to be used with the various cutting bits. The speeds referenced
chart are intended as a guide only and must be adjusted according to hardness, density and
characteristics of the material being cut. Material thickness must never exceed the length of the
cutting flutes. Making practice cuts on a scrap workpiece that is the same material as the good
workpiece will assist you in selecting the speeds that will produce the smoothest cut.

ROUTER BIT APPLICATIONS

Material
Hardwood
Softwood
Chipboard/
laminates
Solid plastics

PRACTICE CUTS USING THE FREEHAND CUTTING GUIDE

Before attempting to work on an actual project, take the time to make a few practice cuts with
your spin saw. Use some scraps of material that are the same material as will be used in your
actual project.
1. Draw a pattern similar to your first project on a scrap piece of material.
2. Install the assist handle and the freehand cutting guide as shown in Fig. 1 & 2.
3. Install cutting bit in the collet as shown in Fig. 3.
4.
Adjust depth of freehand cutting guide as shown in Fig. 7.
5. Set the speed control switch to the appropriate speed.
6. Rest the edge of the cutting guide on the workpiece with the bit at an angle of about 45° (Fig. 8).
NOTE: DO NOT let the bit come into contact with the workpiece until the power switch is turned
ON and the tool is up to full speed.

ROUTER BIT SPEED REFERENCE CHART

Router bit diameter
1/2"
1/2 to 1-1/8"
1-1/8 to 1-1/4"
1/2"
1/2 to 1-1/8"
1-1/8 to 1-1/4"
1/2"
1/2 to 1-1/8"
1-1/8 to 1-1/4"
1/2"
1/2 to 1-1/8"
1-1/8 to 1-1/4"
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Speed control wheel
setting
3–6
3
2–3
3–6
3–6
2–3
3–6
3–6
2–3
3–6
3–6
2–3