Using The Starter Pin For Curved Work; Using A Miter Gauge - Skil RAS900 Owner's Manual

Using the starter pin for curved
work (Figs. 40 and 41)
The starter pin (26) is used instead of the
fence for operations that involve routing curved
workpieces. It should be used only with bits that
have pilot bearings. Thread the starter pin (26)
into the threaded hole in the table (1) and tighten
securely with a slotted screwdriver (Fig. 40).
Attach the starter pin guard (27) to the table
(1) with a #10-32 x 3/8" truss-head screw (38).
Align the guard with the hole in the table (1) so
it is over the bit, and securely fasten the guard
in place.
Always use the starter pin guard when
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routing with the starter pin.
When using the starter pin, the feed direction
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of the workpiece is always right to left across
the front of the bit (Fig. 41).
Set the workpiece against the front of the
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starter pin and swing it slowly into the bit
until it contacts the pilot bearings and feed it
across the bit to make the cut.
While routing, make sure the workpiece is always in contact with the pilot bearing bit.
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WARNING
Using a miter gauge (Fig. 42)
The T-slot miter gauge slot will accommodate
most stationary table saw miter gauges that
measure 3/4" wide x 3/8" deep.
NOTE: For ALL routing operations requiring
the use of the miter gauge with the fence, BE
SURE to align the fence using the scales on
the top of the router table before making any
cuts. Miters can be cut by loosening the knob
on the protractor head, turning the protractor
head up to 60° in either direction, and
retightening the protractor head knob.
Make a test pass with a workpiece before making a cut to be sure the fence is aligned
correctly. Adjust as required and fasten the fence securely before making the cut.
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Use starter pin guard for this type of operation. Do not attempt to rout
very small workpieces. Keep fingers clear of spinning bit.
Fig. 40
27
Fig. 41
Starter Pin
Guard
Pilot Bearing Bit
Fig. 42
Guard not shown for clarity
38
26
1
Starter Pin
Feed
Direction
Workpiece
Miter Gauge