Freehand Routing With The Fixed Base - Craftsman 320.2768 Operator's Manual

3. Tobegin yourcut, g radually lower t hecutter Fig.13
bitintotheworkpiece until t hesub-base is
flush withtheworkpiece (see Fig. 1 2a, 1 2b).
4. When thecutiscompleted, turnthemotor
"Off"andallowthecutterbitcome toa
complete s topbefore removing i t from the
workpiece.
5. Unplug t herouter f romthepower s ource,
place therouter u pside down onthe
worktable, andinspect thefinished cutin
theworkpiece, routing
WARNING: Always s ecurely c lamp yourworkpiece andkeep a firmgripon
therouterbase withbothhands atalltimes. F ailure t odosocould result i nloss
ofcontrol, c ausing possible s erious personal injury. I f using a router t able, l arge
cutterbitsshould beused foredging only.
_, WARNING: Removing thecutter b itfromtheworkpiece w hileit isstill
rotating coulddamage t heworkpiece andresult i nlossofcontrol, causing
serious personal injury.
FREEHAND
ROUTING WiTH THE FIXED BASE (Fig.14)
_1, WARNING: Do not use large cutter bits
for freehand routing. Use of large cutter bits Fig. 14
when freehand routing could cause loss of
control or create other hazardous conditions
that could result in personal injury. If using
a router table, large bits should be used for
edging only.
When used freehand, the router becomes
a flexible and versatile tool. This flexibility
makes it possible to easily rout signs, relief
sculptures, etc.
When freehand routing:
1. Draw or lay out the pattern on the workpiece.
2. Choose the appropriate bit.
3. Follow the instructions for INTERNAL ROUTING, and rout the pattern in two
or more passes. Do not exceed 1/8-in. depth of cut in a single pass. This will
help provide better control, as well as serve as a guide on the next passes.
NOTE: A core-box bit or V-groove bit is often used for routing letters and
engraving objects. Straight bits and ball mills are often used to make relief
carvings. Veining bits are used to carve small, intricate details.
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