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- Page 1 MINI ELLIPSE...
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Page 2: Items Enclosed
ME/JIG INTRODUCTION ITEMS ENCLOSED The Mini Ellipse Jig is ideal for routing elliptical picture frames, mirrors, clocks and small coffee tables. The twin slider system produces perfect ellipses. Axis points are fully adjustable 1 x Main Plate Single fixed slider can be locked to provide... -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
ME/JIG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS damage the shank. Do not over-tighten collet as this will score the Always switch off the power and unplug the shank and create a weakness there. router when changing cutters or when making It is also advisable to periodically check the adjustments. - Page 4 ME/JIG ASSEMBLY Use the diagram below as a guide to assembling the jig. 1. Main plate 7. Circle slider 2. Cross frame 8. Pen plug 3. Securing knob 9. Plotter pen 4. Index washer 10. Mounting screws 5. Index sleeve 11.
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Page 5: Mounting Router
ME/JIG Mounting Router Mounting Position of Routers Bolts are provided for mounting the router to the router plate. See chart on page 6 for correct selection. Ensure router spindle is central with central hole in main plate. Slots are provided in main plate to allow for the various positions of the fixing points on the router base. - Page 6 ME/JIG Screw sizes required for Mini Ellipse Jig Make and model of Size and quantity Distance between Handle suitable routers of mounting fixing centres position machine screws of router Trend M5 x 20 (x2) 50mm At 90° OFE710, OF500S, OF450S...
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Page 7: Operation
ME/JIG OPERATION Basic Setting Up Procedure for an Ellipse 480mm x 360mm Illustrations are symbolic and not to scale Marking out Determine size of workpiece required. Ensure chosen workpiece is sufficiently larger Major Axis to accommodate the ellipse and support the jig. -
Page 8: Fixing Methods
‘B’ reads 180mm, then lock knob ‘B’. Setting up of the Mini Ellipse Jig is now complete. Alternatively the positions of the pivot Minor Axis... -
Page 9: Cutters Suitable For Elliptical Routing
Cutters suitable for Elliptical Routing Using Ellipse Jig Cuts should be Straight Flute Cutter made at repeated Trend Ref. 3/20 or 3/20L. depths of 2-3mm, To cut an elliptical or depending on the circular shape, use a material. narrow two flute straight... -
Page 10: Producing A Natural Timber Frame
ME/JIG Producing a Natural Timber Frame Drill and screw cross frame to the centre of the scrap material. Draw frame onto workboard by fitting plotter pen attachment to the ellipse jig. Rout the outside edge of the frame in an anti- clockwise direction at repeated depths of 2-3mm Plan the wood sections to fit the frame allowing until breakthrough is achieved. - Page 11 ME/JIG Routing the rebate on a router table Using Trend Ref. 46/39. 9. plan The rebate for the glass and backing piece can be produced with a bearing guided rebate Rotate frame cutter inverted in a table as clockwise shown.
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Page 12: Producing An Elliptical Plaque In Mdf
ME/JIG Producing an Elliptical Plaque in MDF This example does not include the use of bearing guided cutters Draw plaque dimensions onto workpiece and clamp to a false baseboard to prevent routing into the workbench. Secure centre area of plaque to baseboard (see clamping section) to prevent plaque from moving when breakthrough is achieved. - Page 13 ME/JIG ME/JIG - SPARE PARTS LIST v3.0 01/2000 Item Qty Description Ref. Main Plate WP-MEJ/1 Cross Frame WP-MEJ/2 Plate Support c/w Pins WP-MEJ/3 Index Washer WP-MEJ/4 Index Sleeve WP-MEJ/5 Ellipse Slider WP-MEJ/6 Circle Slider WP-MEJ/7 Pencil Plug and Grommet WP-MEJ/8 Screw Wood No 8 x 25mm WP-SCW/100 Mounting Kit For Router WP-MEJ/11...
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