Using The Fence - Craftsman 171.926501 Owner's Manual

ROUTING USING THE FENCE
FULL EDGE CU]-I'ING OR
JOINTING (Figs. 16 and 17)
For maximum strength and accuracy,
boards that are to be joined together
should be smooth and true. The edges
should be true to the workpiece surface.
You can true the edges using the router
table with a straight bit.
NOTE: The adjustable jointing fence can
be used to provide continuous support for
the workpiece as it is fed past the router
bit. The adjustable jointing fence should be
set to match the depth-of-cut, so that it
compensates for the material removed
from the workpiece.
] WARNING I ALWAYS M AKE
SURE THAT THE ROUTER IS TURNED
OFF AND TIlE POWER CORD
UNPLUGGED BEFORE MAKING
ANY ADJUSTMENTS.
1. Install a straight bit in the router.
Make sure that the router is
SECURELY in p_ace.
2. Loosen the adjustable jointing fence
clamping knob and fence clamping
knob on that side.
3. Slide the adjustable jointing fence
toward the front of the table so that
the offset between the out-feed fence
facing and the in-feed fence facing is
equal to the depth-of-cut through the
entire thickness of the workpiece
(Fig. 16). Tighten the adjustable
jointing fence clamping knob.
IMPORTANT: For deep cuts, do not try
to cut the total depth all in one cut.
Repeat the cut, taking smaller cuts.
For jointing, a depth of cut of 1/16" is
recommended.
4. Ptace a straight edge or a straight
piece of wood on the table so that it
rests against the left fence facing.
5. Move the fence back until the straight
edge lines up with the cutting edge of
the bit and is still in contact with the
left fence facing. _ghten the fence
clamping knobs SECURELY.
6. Position both fence facings so that they
clear the bit by 1/4"_ then tighten the
wingnuts on the fence facings.
7. Remove the straight edge or board.
8. Adjust the height of the bit so that it
will cut the complete thickness of the
workpiece.
•Figure 16
Offset fo_ jointing
_=_ Straight bit
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Figure 17
Workpiece
9. Remove the board from the table and
lower the overhead guard to the
operating position.
NOTE: When making adjustments,
use a piece of scrap wood to make
trial cuts before making the cut with
the actual workpiece.
10. Make sure that both the router and
switch box are OFF, then plug the
router into the switch box.
11. While firmly holding a piece of
scrap wood against the fence and
down against the router table, feed
a piece of scrap wood toward the bit
in the direction shown by the arrow
in Fig. 17.
12.Using the switch box, turn the router
OFF. If any adjustments are needed,
unplug the power cord and repeat
steps 2-11 until all adjustments are
correct. Once you are satisfied with
all settings, make the cut with the
actual workpiece.
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