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Figure 12
ADJUSTING THE FENCE FACES
Refer to Figure 14
The two MDF adjustable fence faces are designed to slide about
2" along the fence. This allows the opening for the router bit to
be adjusted from 0" up to 4".
Generally, the infeed and outfeed adjustable fence faces should
be adjusted as close to the bit as possible without contacting
the cutter. This will help prevent the ends of the workpiece from
drifting too far into the cutter at the beginning and end of the cut
to provide quality and safe cut.
Sometimes the "zero-clearance" support is needed to deliver
an even cleaner cut. In this case the router bit profile cuts into
the front edge of the infeed adjustable fence face so there
is virtually no gap between the cutter and the fence face. It
delivers a cleaner cut because the workpiece fibers are fully
supported throughout the cut.
If a zero clearance setting is necessary, follow these steps:
1. Set the bit height and fence position. Set both of the MDF
adjustable fence faces close to the bit without touching it, the
fence faces MUST NOT contact the bit at this time.
CAUTION
Set the bit guard directly over the router bit, at least 1/2" above
the top of the bit or the top of the workpiece (whichever is
highest), make sure the bit doesn't cut into the bit guard.
2. Install, adjust and secure the bit guard.
3. On the back of the fence, slightly loosen locking knobs on
infeed MDF adjustable fence face. Start the router and slowly
slide infeed MDF adjustable fence face into the spinning
router bit, stopping when the edge reaches the bit's guide
bearing or midpoint (for bits that don't have a guide bearing).
FRONT
Figure 13
4. Tighten the locking knobs on the back of the MDF adjustable
fence face to secure it in position.
Figure 14
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