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ROUTING
1. Use the insert-plate reducing ring with the smallest opening
that allows the bit to pass through it. Position the fence faces
as close as possible to the bit. Turn the bit by hand to check
for interference.
2. Firmly tighten the fence-face Wing Knobs before routing.
Position the bit guard over the router bit and as close to the
workpiece surface as possible.
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3. Feed the workpiece against (not with) the bit rotation.
REDUCING RINGS
Figure 15
There are three reducing rings for flexibility in matching the size
of the insert opening to the diameter of the router bit in use;
a solid insert, to be bored for any custom size, an insert with
a 1" opening, and an insert with a 2-5/8" opening. To install a
reducing ring, simply drop it into the insert-plate opening and
attach using the three M3 set screws (OO)
NOTE: The ring with the rabbeted opening accepts standard
Porter- Cable style guide bushings, allowing you to use your
router table for pattern routing.
STARTING PIN
To use the starting pin, begin with your workpiece touching
the pin, but not in contact with the router bit. Slowly pivot
the workpiece into the bit until the workpiece makes contact
with the bit guide bearing. Always feed the workpiece so the
router bit rotates against (not with) the feed direction. With the
workpiece in solid contact with the guide bearing, ease the
workpiece off of the starting pin and feed the workpiece against
the guide bearing.
WARNING
Use the starting pin when routing along curved edges and only
with router bits that have a guide bearing. When routing along
straight edges, always use the fence.
GENERAL ROUTING
JOINTING
Refer to Figure 16–19
The independently adjustable fence faces allow the router table
to be used as a vertical jointer by offsetting the outfeed fence
face 5/64", 1/16", 3/128" 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 5/64", 1/16", 3/128" from the infeed
fence face.
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 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 square jointing rods into the
square grooves on the outfeed fence. Figure 16.
b. For a 1/16" offset—Slide round jointing rods into the
round grooves on the outfeed fence. Figure 17.
c. For a 3/128" offset—This is the only setup using both sets
of jointing rods. Slide square jointing rods into the square
grooves on the OUTFEED fence. Slide round jointing rods into
the round grooves on the INFEED fence. Figure 18.
Figure 16
Square jointing rods shown
in the square grooves for the
5/64" offset.
Figure 18
Square jointing rods shown in the square grooves on the
OUTFEED fence. Round jointing rods in the round grooves on
the INFEED fence for the 3/128" offset.
2. With the rods in place, tighten the fence face locking knobs.
Figure 17
Round jointing rods shown
in the round grooves for the
1/16" offset.
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