Routing Using Featherboards; Adjusting The Fence Faceplates - Skil RAS900 Owner's Manual

Routing using featherboards

(Fig. 27)
Featherboards are helpful in controlling the
workpiece while routing and assisting in
keeping the workpiece flat on the tabletop.
The tabletop featherboard combined with the
fence featherboard helps keep the workpiece
pressed against the fence and tabletop. The
best location for the featherboards varies
according to your application, workpiece size,
and other factors.
1. Loosen clamping knobs (21) on
featherboard(s) (22) until featherboard(s)
are adjustable.
2. Place the workpiece on the router table (1) so that it is squarely against the fence assembly (C).
3. Position the featherboard(s) (22) snugly against the workpiece and tighten the clamping
knobs (21).
4. The workpiece should move with some resistance but without requiring a great effort.
5. For wider workpieces, the tabletop featherboard cannot be used. The second featherboard
may also be positioned on the fence, if desired.
WARNING
precautionary safety measures reduce the risk of personal injury and/or property damage.
Featherboards aid in holding the workpiece in position when routing on a router table.
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They are NOT intended to hold the workpiece in place alone when the workpiece is in
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contact with the bit, or at any other time when the bit is turning.
WARNING

Adjusting the fence faceplates

(Fig. 28)
The right and left fence faceplates are attached
to the front face of the router table fence and
can be adjusted inward or outward from the
router bit to allow proper clearance for different-
sized bits. To provide the best support during
routing operations, the fence faceplates should
be as close to the bit as possible without being
able to come in contact with the bit (typically
about 1/4" from the bit is a suitable distance).
1. Loosen the clamping knobs (21) and
carriage bolts (45) securing each fence
faceplate (19) and slide the faceplates inward or outward from the router bit as needed.
WARNING
routing and improve the control of the workpiece reducing the risk of personal injury.
2. Once the fence faceplates (19) are in the desired position, tighten the clamping knobs (21)
and carriage bolts (45) SECURELY.
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Never let go of the workpiece when routing until the cut has been
completed and the workpiece is completely clear of the bit. Such
For accuracy in routing and improved control, the workpiece should
be held against the router table fence when routing.
Always hold the workpiece against the router table fence when
routing. Such precautionary safety measures increase the accuracy in
Fig. 27
C
1
Fig. 28
21 45
Guard not shown for clarity
22 21
Direction
of Feed
21 45
19
22