HINGE JIG & H/JIG/A TECHNICAL DATA Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this Trend product, we Guide bush diameter 16mm Hinge length min. 67mm (2 ⁄ ”) hope you enjoy many years of creative and max. 127mm (5”) productive use.
HINGE JIG & H/JIG/A SAFETY and balance at all times. Do not use recommended when working awkward or uncomfortable hand outdoors. Wear protective hair WARNING: covering to contain long hair. positions. Observe the safety regulations in the 17. Don’t abuse the cable. Never carry 5.
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15. All fastening screws and nuts should be adhered to. Recommended speeds ensure there is sufficient clearance be tightened using the appropriate are shown in the Trend Routing between cutter tip and inside edge of spanner or key and to the torque Catalogue and/or website.
HINGE JIG & H/JIG/A ITEMS ENCLOSED (HINGE/JIG only) (H/JIG/A only) When unpacking the Ref. HINGE/JIG, the cardboard tube and endcaps should be retained. Adequate protection can be gained by returning the jig to the tube and replacing the endcap for storage and transportation.
HINGE JIG & H/JIG/A The Ref. HINGE/JIG is already assembled. DESCRIPTION OF PARTS & Please use drawing below to identify the parts. ASSEMBLY - HINGE/JIG For fire doors the middle block will need to be moved up to the second aperture.
Setting up the Plunge Router This fits directly to the Trend T5 Router. To fit the guide bush to other makes and models, a universal sub-base Ref.UNIBASE or circular sub- base Ref. GB/5 can be used. The Ref. UNIBASE is designed to suit the most popular plunge type routers (please see our website for compatibility).
HINGE JIG & H/JIG/A Fitting the Router Cutter s The recommended router cutters for use with the jig are Refs. 3/8LX1/4TC, C019AX1/4TC or TR12X1/4TC. s The cutters must have a 12.0mm diameter and a minimum overall length of 66mm. 66mm s Unplug router from mains, insert 25mm of shank of cutter into collet and gently tighten collet nut.
HINGE JIG & H/JIG/A OPERATION Setting the Jig for Hinge Recessing The jig has three sets of adjustments which require setting depending on the door size and thickness, as well as the size and positions of the hinges. These are all carried out with the 4mm hex key provided with the jig, one hinge and the 4mm feeler gauge.
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HINGE JIG & H/JIG/A Setting the Depth of the Recess Lay the jig onto a flat surface e.g. the edge of the door. The procedure for setting the position of each hinge is as follows: The depth of the recess must be the same thickness as the hinge or slightly deeper.
HINGE JIG & H/JIG/A Routing Hinge Recesses in the Door s The door should be laid on its edge with the hanging edge of the door facing upwards. Use the conventional block and wedge to keep the door securely in this position. Alternatively clamp the bottom of the door into the jaws of a Black &...
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HINGE JIG & H/JIG/A s Position the guide bush in the corner of the aperture and plunge cutter until correct depth is reached. Lock the carriage of the router in this position. Rout around the aperture in a clockwise direction, then remove the waste from the centre of the aperture.
HINGE JIG & H/JIG/A Routing Hinge Recesses in the Frame s No adjustments are necessary to the jig or the router. s Swivel the end plate through 90°. s Using the opposite side of the Jig, butt the top of the jig into the head of the frame and up against the hanging jamb until the edge stops touch the opening edge of the frame.
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HINGE JIG & H/JIG/A s Position the guide bush in any corner of aperture and plunge cutter into frame until depth, set by depth stop, is reached. Lock the carriage of the router in this position. Immediately start routing around the aperture in a clockwise direction.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Recycle raw materials instead of disposing as ACCESSORIES waste. Please use only Trend original accessories. Packaging should be sorted for environmental- friendly recycling. Ref. HJ/1 Pair of 3mm thick bushes The product and its accessories at the end of its...
HINGE JIG & H/JIG/A QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS These instructions are provided for those who are confident with the router and are already familiar with the Hinge Jig. Setting Up Routing the Frame 1. Fit router cutter & guide bush to router. 1.
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