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JOINTING
Refer to Figure 6–9
The independently adjustable fence faces allow the router table
to be used as a vertical jointer by offsetting the outfeed fence
face 3/128", 1/16", 5/64" from the infeed fence face.
Two sets of grooves are located in the fence behind the fence
faces, slide the jointing rods into these grooves to offset
the outfeed fence face 3/128", 1/16", 5/64" from the infeed
fence face.
Figure 6
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Square Jointing Rods Shown in
the Square Grooves
Figure 8
Square Jointing Rods Shown in the Square Grooves on the
Outfeed Fence and the Round Jointing Rods in the Round Grooves
on the Infeed Fence for the 1/64" Offset
NOTE: It is best to make light passes when jointing, the
3/128" and 1/16" offset will be used more frequently than the
5/64" offset.
1.
Loosen the round locking knobs securing the outfeed fence
face. Slide the jointing rods into the desired groove on
the fence.
a.
For a 5/64" offset slide the square jointing rods into the
square grooves on the outfeed fence. Figure 6.
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
WARNING
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of
any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed
by a qualified service technician.
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Figure 7
Round Jointing Rods Shown in
the Round Grooves
MAINTENANCE
b.
For a 1/16" offset, slide the round jointing rods into the
round grooves on the outfeed fence. Figure 7.
c.
For a 3/128" offset, slide the round jointing rods into the
round grooves on the infeed fence and slide the square
rods into the square grooves on the outfeed fence.
Figure 8.
2.
With the rods in place, tighten the outfeed fence face
locking knobs.
Figure 9
Outfeed Fence
Face
Workpiece
3.
Install a straight bit in the router. Place a straight edge
against the outfeed fence face and position the fence so the
bit just grazes the straight edge.
NOTE: Any straight bit can be used for jointing. A flush-trim bit is
the easiest to set up because the bit guide bearing is the same
diameter as the cutter and it can be aligned to the outfeed fence
face with the bearing. An up-cut spiral bit produces an almost
chatter-free surface, but it is more difficult to align with the
fence face.
Always use a scrap piece of wood to test the setup.
• If the scrap is fed past the bit and it runs into the leading end
of the outfeed fence face, the fence is too far forward and
not enough material is being removed. Move the fence back
a little.
• If there is snipe at the trailing edge of the scrap, the fence is
too far back and too much material is being removed. Move
the fence forward.
WARNING
Keep the router table fence dry, clean, and free from oil and
grease. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use
brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum based products or any
strong solvent to clean the router table fence. Chemicals can
damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious
personal injury.
Jointing Offset
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