Melbourne MTC-10674 Owner's Manual

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SMALL ROUTER PLANE
Owner's Manual
Record the invoice number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference.
Invoice Number: ................................................................
Date of Purchase: .............................................................
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V6/12/22

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  • Page 1 V6/12/22 SMALL ROUTER PLANE Owner’s Manual Record the invoice number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference. Invoice Number: ..............Date of Purchase: .............
  • Page 2 Small Router Plane Specifications: MTC-10674 Standard Blade 6.35mm Length Sole Dimensions 97mm x73mm Weight 425g Blade Bed Angle 50° Blade Steel M2 HSS...
  • Page 3 Additional Blades Standard Blade Product Code Width MTC-11077 6.35mm Metric Blades Product Code Width MTC-10681 MTC-10689 MTC-10704 MTC-10711 MTC-10728 Imperial Blades Product Code Width MTC-11039 1/16 inch MTC-11046 3/32 inch MTC-11053 1/8 inch MTC-10711 5/32 inch MTC-11060 3/16inch...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Sharpening Blade Setting The Blade Using The Router Plane Section 4: Maintenance Section 5: Troubleshooting Ensure The Blade Is Sharp Tear-out The Plane Is Hard To Push Section 6: Warranty Melbourne Tool Company Warranty Statement Disclaimer Manual Accuracy Technical Support...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Woodworking also requires great tools. Tools that are simple, authentic and accessible. Knowing this led to the creation of the Melbourne Tool Company. Designed and developed in Melbourne Australia, for all you passionate woodworkers out there. Small Router Plane The MTC Small Router Plane makes creating small rebates with perfectly flat bottoms a breeze.
  • Page 8: Section 1: Safety

    SECTION 1: SAFETY General Safety Rules For your own safety, please read and understand this instruction manual before installing and operating the tool. Owner’s Manual: Read and understand this owner’s manual before using the tool. Handle With Care: Hand tools include sharp blades that will cause serious injury if handled improperly.
  • Page 9: Section 2: Component Diagram

    SECTION 2: COMPONENT DIAGRAM Diagram 1. Body 2. Blade Clamp 3. Blade Clamp Thumbscrew 4. Blade...
  • Page 10: Section 3: Operation

    SECTION 3: OPERATION First Use Your router plane ships with a coating of rust-inhibiting oil to ensure it arrives to you in good condition, but this must be removed prior to use. Remove the blade clamp and use a rag to wipe all components to remove all but the lightest coating of oil.
  • Page 11: Setting The Blade

    Setting the Blade Setting the blade is a very simple process: Loosen one of the blade clamp thumbscrews just enough so that • adjustments can be made without excessive force. Hold the plane so that the blade can protrude below the sole. Pinch the part •...
  • Page 12: Using The Router Plane

    Using the Router Plane When creating a rebate or housing, the side walls must be established before using the router plane. This can be accomplished either with a chisel, saw, or marking knife depending on the circumstances. If using a chisel or marking knife, you may need to work in stages - cutting the side walls, removing the waste to that depth.
  • Page 13: Section 4: Maintenance

    SECTION 4: MAINTENANCE Maintenance After each use, disassemble the plane and clean off accumulated dirt, • grease, resin and rust, especially from the threads and blade bed. An old toothbrush is ideal for this. If the router plane is stored in damp or humid conditions or when overnight •...
  • Page 14: Section 5: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 5: TROUBLESHOOTING Ensure the blade is sharp The first step of any troubleshooting is to ensure that the blade is sharp. If sharpening the blade does not resolve the issue please see below for further suggestions. Tear-out Tear-out occurs when the wood splits ahead of the blade. The blade then acts as a wedge and removes chunks rather than shavings.
  • Page 15: Section 6: Warranty & Support

    If your Melbourne Tool Company product has a warrant-able fault, please contact the retailer that it was purchased from. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
  • Page 16: Disclaimer

    Disclaimer Customers should ensure that they take all reasonable safety precautions when operating MTC products. MTC will not be held liable to you in respect of any personal injury (including without limitation serious injury or death) that you may suffer or sustain directly or indirectly as a result of the use of products sold by us.
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