Freehand Routing With The Fixed Base - Craftsman 320.17543 Operator's Manual

FREEHAND ROUTING WITHTHE FIXED BASE (Fig.. 20)
Z_ WARNING:
Do not use large cutter bits for freehand routtng_ Use of large
cutter bits when freehand routing could cause loss of control or create other
hazardous conditions that could result In personal injury- if using a router labia,
large b ts shou d be used for edging only.
When used freehand, the [txed base
Fouler becomes a Ilexible and versaliie
toot This flexibility makes it possible lo
easity rout signs, relief sculptures, sic
When treehand routing:
1 Draw or layout the patlern on
the wo_kpieee
2 Choose the appropriale bit
,3 ROUl lhe pattern in lwo or more
passes Do not exceed liB-in depth
el cut in a single pass This will
help provide belier eonlrol as well as
serve as a guide on the next passes
Fig 20
NOTE: A core box or V-groove bit is often used for muting letters end engraving
objects Straight bits and ball mills are often used to make relief carvings Veining
bits are used to carve small, intricate details.
NOTE: Making a single deep cut is never advisable Smaller diameter bits
are easily broken by too much side thrust and torque. Larger bits wtl! cause
a rough cut and be dtfficuft to guide and control. For these reasons,
DO NOT EXCEED 118-1N. DEPTH OF CUT in a single pass.
Z_ WARNING:
Always securely clamp your workplace end keep a firm grip
on the router base with BOTH HANDS at all times. Failure to do so could result
in loss of control ceusfng passible serious personal lnjury..
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