TREND CRB Manual

TREND CRB Manual

Combination router base
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Combination
Router Base
Please read these instructions before use.
INST/CRB v3.0

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Summary of Contents for TREND CRB

  • Page 1 Combination Router Base Please read these instructions before use. INST/CRB v3.0...
  • Page 2: Items Required

    6. Adjustable false panel groove copier. of the instructions. 7. Using the CRB with euro style guide bush fitting routers with the Varijig and a long series guide bush. Refer to the instruction manual of your 8.
  • Page 3 ITEMS ENCLOSED & DESCRIPTION OF PARTS Anti-tilt leg x1 Bridge x1 Pivot pin x1 Baseplate x1 10. Mortise pillars x2 Thumb knob x1 11. Self adhesive ruler x1 Micro adjuster knob x1 12. No.6 x 1/2” woodscrews x6 4B. Micro adjuster lock nut x1 14.
  • Page 4: Initial Alignment

    Using a 13mm spanner, slightly loosen the fixed rod nut (6D) and micro adjuster (4B). Initial alignment Flip cranked adjuster rod (5) to its outer position. Aligned Position the router in front of the CRB, lining the router base rod hole (A) with the Adjuster Rod (5).
  • Page 5 Ensure that the router is securely fitted to both rods are aligned. the CRB by checking all CRB fixings, including Slide the router onto both rods until it stops at the Bridge router base wing bolts and micro adjuster lock end of the CRB assembly.
  • Page 6 Included with the CRB is a self adhesive Indexed rule, when The CRB is fitted with a micro adjuster. The micro adjuster is fitted to the CRB baseplate it will allow the user to see and designed to provide greater accuracy when positioning the reposition the router to a measured distance relative to its router cutter prior to use.
  • Page 7: Operation

    Use baseplate hole C for circle radius approx. 19mm – 125mm. making an error during a routing pass. Slide the router onto the CRB’s rods and lock the router in Use baseplate hole H for circle radius approx. 115mm – 224mm.
  • Page 8 Lock Lock Cutter Radius 224mm Proceed to cut out the circle by rotating the CRB and router around the pivot pin. Depending on the work piece material several shallow routing passes may be preferable. For difficult or heavy cuts, the pivot pin may be replaced with a countersunk No.6 woodscrew secured into the work piece.
  • Page 9 Assemble/screw the required number of compass rods together for the size of circle needed and lock together. Router cutter n Screw the then assembled rods into the back of the CRB fixed rod (6C). Before routing the circle ensure that the hub and rods are securely fastened.
  • Page 10: Anti-Tilt Support

    Lock it in position with the plastic foot up against the underside of the baseplate. Slide the router onto the CRB’s rods and lock the router in position using the If a deep rebate or groove is needed several lighter router fence rod knobs.
  • Page 11 Clamps n Ensure the router is unplugged during the set up phase. n Fit the cutter to the router and refit the router onto the CRB. Clamp one guide batten on each side of the work piece, over lapping the ends. This will give a wider and longer platform to support the router.
  • Page 12 To avoid splitting the small section copy batten screw it in position by hand not with a drill driver. Fit the CRB to the router. Check that the copy batten slides into the first groove and moves smoothly along its length.
  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Edge Trimming Base Kit Item Qty. Desc. Ref. (1 off) Ref. CRB/TB Bridge WP-CRB/01 An additional function of the CRB is a fast and accurate Baseplate <04/18 WP-CRB/02 method of consistently trimming solid hardwood lipping Baseplate >04/18 WP-CRB/02B and iron on edging flush with its core panel.
  • Page 14: Environmental Protection

    Trend Machinery & Cutting Tools Ltd Odhams Trading Estate St Albans Road Watford WD24 7TR England Tel: 0044(0)1923 249911 technical@trendm.co.uk www.trend-uk.com © Trend Machinery & Cutting Tools Ltd 2017, 2018 E&OE Manufactured by M•Power Tools Ltd™ Design Reg. 3003639 RECYCLABLE...

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