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GENERAL
OPERATING
HINTS
1. Most
projects
undertaken
with
the
Router
Recreator
will
require
some
time
to complete.
Make
sure
when
you begin
your
work
that you
are comfortable.
Although
your
Recreator
can
be operated
from
a standing
position
you'll
find
a chair
will
be helpful,
2. It is recommendedthatyourwork
begin with the
largest
router
bits and step down
in bit diameter
as the
work
progresses.
The
smaller
the
bit
diameter
the greater
the detail.
ALWAYS
MAKE
SURE
THE
STYLUS
DIAMETER
PRECISELY
MATCHES
THE
DIAMETER
OF
THE
BIT
SELECTED.
For stylus
diameters
greater
than
i/4',
a 3/4
stylus
collar
is provided.
Secure
itto
the
1/4"
end
of a stylus
with
the
setscrew
wrench.
The
sleeve
should
be flush
with
the
bottom
of the stylus
tip.
1/8"
ROD
END-"
_'"_1/16"
ROD
END
2
STYLUS
RODS
IL...1/4' RODEND
3/4"
SLEEVE
--_
_-
STYLUS
GRBP
STYLUS TgP
RECOMMENDED
ROUTER BIT
3/4" sleeve
.........
3/4" straight face 9-25529
1/4" rod end ........
1/4" straight face 9-25521
1/8" rod end .........
1/8" straight face 9-2552
1/16" rod end ......
1/16" straight face 9-25528
or 1/16" double ended 9-25599
3. Before
beginning
your
work
check
for the
proper relationship
of the router bit to the stylus
in respect to elevation. The easiest way to check
for proper cutting
depth is to rest the router bit
on the tedge of the front shelf board then loosen
the stylus
mount knob (small knob)and
allow
the stylus to also rest on the shelf edge.
It is possible to set the stylus above or below the
router
bits,
and some
operations
which
are
discussed
later will require this,
4. The wing
nuts on the tilt plate may be loosened
which
allows
you to orient
the stylus
and bit to
perform
some
relief
work
although
most
work
will
be
done
with
the
bit
and
stylus
perpendicular
to the piece.
These
wing
nuts
should
be tightened
after
the desired
angle
is
obtained.
5, When
operating
your
Recreator
place
the
left
hand on thesmall
knob (stylus
mount
knob)
and
the right hand on the large knob.
It is less tiring
if
you
rest your
forearms
or wrist
on one of the
nearby
shelf
boards
while
maneuvering
the
stylus
and bit.
6. For
very
fine
detail
work,
it may
be more
convenient
to attach
the stylus
grip
(provided)
to the stylus
and guide
the stylus
with the fingers
of either
hand on the stylus
grip. The stylus
grip
should
be between
the small
end of the stylus
and the small knob.
7. When
excessive
stock
must
be removed
don't
overwork
your
router
or
Router
Recreator_
Several
successive
shallow
cuts
witi
produce
better
results
than
a few deep cuts and prolong
the life of your
tool
and bits.
8. To
produce
straight
tine
movement
(front
to
rear)
lock the yoke
assembly
in place
with
the
aid of the shaft
lock collars.
9. TO produce
straight
line cuts left to right
use the
shaft
lock
brackets.
t0. Always
keep in mind the direction
of rotation
of
the
router
bit
(clockwise
when
viewed
from
above)
and always
move
the router
bit into the
workplace
so that
the cutting
edge of the bit is
chopping
into
the work
and
not gouging
out.
This
will
help
prevent
splintering
of
the
workplace,
tearing
out
large
sections,
or
kickback.
Never
turn
the router
on with
bit
in
contact
with the workpiece,
11. If the bit begins to scorch
the wood
as it cuts this
usually
indicates
that
resin;
gum
or pitch
has
accummulated
on the cutting
edge
or that the
bit is dull, Remove
any gum or pitch
with "Sears
Gum and Pitch
Remover"
or sharpen
and dress
the cutting
edge with
a ftat oil stoneto
regain
the
sharp
edge.
As
you
become
more
familiar
with
your
Router
Recreator
you will
begin
to realize
its versatility.
In
addition
to
its
primary
function
of
a
three
dimensional
duplicator,
it also does an excellent
job
of
reproducing
signs
from
an
existing
sign
or
drawing,
it is capable
of carving
two dimensional
plaques.
It can turn a simpte
piece of rectangular
or
round
stock
into a handsomely
decorated
spindle.
The following
pages wilt instruct
you
in the proper
mounting
and
operating
techniques
for
all of the
above
operations.
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