Direction Of Feed - Internal Cuts - Craftsman 320.28084 Product Manual

DiRECTiON OF FEED =iNTERNAL CUTS (Figs. 33 and 33a)
When making an internal cut,
such as a groove, dado, or
slot, the edge guide, straight
edge, or board guide must
always be positioned on the
right-hand side of the router
as you make the cut (Fig. 33).
When the guide is positioned
on the right hand side of
the router, the router travel
should be from left to right
and "counterclockwise"
around curves (see Fig. 33).
This counterclockwise action
around the curve could cause
"Climb cutting". Always be
alert and exercise extreme
caution to maintain control of
the router when making this
type of cut around curves.
When the guide is positioned
as shown in Fig. 33a, the
router travel should be from
left to right and clockwise
around curves.
If there is a choice, the set-
up in Fig. 33 is easier to use,
but there is the possibility of
Fig. 33
Guide Outside
Bit Rotation
Thrust
Bit Rotation
Router Feed Direction
Guide
Fig. 33a
Guide inside
Bit Rotation
Guide
Bit Rotation
/
Router Feed Direction
\
=Thrust
/
"Climb Cutting" around curves. In either case, Fig. 30 or Fig. 33a, the sideways
thrust of the router cutting is always against the guide, as is proper.
_1_ WARNING: Always securely clamp the workpiece in place, and keep a firm
grip on the router base with both hands at all times. Failure to do so could result
in loss of control causing possible serious personal injury.
28084 Manual Revised 07-0712 Page 44