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Bench Dog Tools ProTop 40-001, Owner'S Manual

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Contents of Box

Fence Hardware/Accessories

Cabinet Panels

Item

Quantity

Part Number 

Description

1

1

FP0100-01

Router top

2

1

FP0100-02

Base panel

3

1

FP0100-03

Door

4

1

FP0100-04

Side panel, left

5

1

FP0100-05

Side panel, right

6

1

FP0100-06

Back panel

7

1

FP0133

Router insert plate (Stock No. 40-042)

8

2

DECALS

Decals, side panel (not shown)

Item

Quantity

Part Number 

Description

8

1

FP0054

Bit guard

9

1

FP0059

Dust port

10

1

R0001

Aluminum fence

11

2

FP0053

Subfences

12

2

R0009

Jointer bars

13

1

R0049

Miter track, 24"

14

1

FP0106

Insert bracket, right

15

1

FP0105

Insert bracket, left

16

1

150-0020-01

Hardware bag # 1

17

1

150-0020-02

Hardware bag # 2

18

1

150-0001-03

Hardware bag # 3

19

1

150-0020-03

Hardware bag # 4

Summary of Contents for ProTop 40-001

Page 1: ...chasing our ProTop Contractor router table We are certain this made in USA router table with its many exclusive features will become one of your favorite tools Bench Dog offers a full line of tools and accessories that continue Bench Dog s commitment to solve common problems and ensure safe operation of a variety of woodworking and other tools If you have questions please feel free to contact us a...

Page 2: ...n the manual This page is not the sole source of safety information Retain the manual for future reference Refer to your router owner s manual for safety instructions regarding use of that tool This manual is not an instruction book on how to do woodworking with a power tool We encourage all woodworkers to continually seek improvement in their woodworking skills regardless of their craftsmanship o...

Page 3: ...t 6 1 FP0100 06 Back panel 7 1 FP0133 Router insert plate Stock No 40 042 8 2 DECALS Decals side panel not shown Item Quantity Part Number Description 8 1 FP0054 Bit guard 9 1 FP0059 Dust port 10 1 R0001 Aluminum fence 11 2 FP0053 Subfences 12 2 R0009 Jointer bars 13 1 R0049 Miter track 24 14 1 FP0106 Insert bracket right 15 1 FP0105 Insert bracket left 16 1 150 0020 01 Hardware bag 1 17 1 150 002...

Page 4: ...H0172 Screw 1 4 20 x 3 4 Socket head cap 34 2 H0045 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 Flat head Phillips black 35 3 H0037 Screw 10 24 x 5 8 Flat head Phillips 36 3 H0057 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 Flat head Phillips 37 3 H0060 Screw 6 x 20 mm Flat head Phillips 38 3 H0163 Screw 8 32 x 1 2 Flat head Phillips 39 3 H0198 Screw 10 32 x 5 8 Flat head Phillips Hardware bag 2 Contents of bag 2 Item Quantity Part Number Descript...

Page 5: ...ng the cross dowels 1 3 2a Attach the 2 hinge mounting plates to the left side panel Carefully study the orientation in Fig 2 The hinge mounting plates resemble a cross Locate the top of the cross nearest the curved front edge of the left side panel as shown On the bottom of the cross you will find the hinge release lever All cross dowel holes are located inside the cabinet 2a hinge plate holes cr...

Page 6: ... assembly upside down as shown Use the 1 4 20 x 1 3 4 flat head socket cap screws and 1 4 20 cross dowels Tighten securely Flip the cabinet assembly right side up when done 5 6 Attach insert brackets to routertop Position insert brackets as shown Be sure to mount the brackets to the underside of the routertop The routertop surface has countersinks the underside does not Do not fully tighten the bo...

Page 7: ... 4 nylon insert lock nuts as shown Locate the nuts to the inside of the cabinet Do not fully tighten at this time 10 Attach the miter track to routertop Use 2 1 4 20 x 5 8 flat head socket cap screws and 1 4 nylon insert lock nuts to fasten the miter track to the insert brackets Use 2 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 flat head socket cap screws and 1 4 20 cross dowels to fasten the miter track to the cabinet side p...

Page 8: ...ment after installing router 11 12 Adjust miter gauge track to fit your miter gauge First test fit your miter gauge into the track If it s too tight squeeze the gib against the front wall of the miter track with a pair of Channel Locks use a shop towel to prevent marring Next install the 11 1 4 28 x 1 2 set screws Tightening the screws will deflect the gib into your miter gauge Tighten all screws ...

Page 9: ...bored recess on the subfences Light pressure may be required to seat bolts properly The bolts are designed to fit snugly to prevent spinning Note the subfences have no specific left right or up down orientation 14 15 16 Don t force the hinges onto the mounting plates Frontal Adjustment Screw Vertical Adjustment Screws Lateral Adjustment Screw first hook hinge to plate here next push to clip on rel...

Page 10: ...se the bit guard 20 Mount router to the insert plate This insert plate is predrilled to fit most popular routers and comes with proper mounting screws for these routers In some cases you must drill your own holes and purchase your own mounting screws Please refer to the included template to complete this step 20 21 Install router and plate into the routertop Re adjust the insert plate flush if nec...

Page 11: ...e to 90º and place in slot make sure miter track is adjusted see step 12 Loosen the fence s lock knobs and align the miter gauge to fence using a square as shown 2 x 4 Dust Collection Hose not included Temperature Regulation To prevent router overheating periodically open the cabinet door during use and never let dust and debris collect inside the cabinet Always use a vacuum at the fence mounted d...

Page 12: ...ond drawing is not a trap as long as the router bit cuts only partially into the stock In other words the router bit must not completely cut through the workpiece In this cut the bit will grab and push the stock toward the fence This is good as the fence will control the workpiece better than your hands Typical dado cuts resemble this set up and are commonly performed on router tables If the dado ...

Page 13: ...s reached the guide bearing of the router bit fully tighten the knobs on the subfence Note If the bit does not have a guide bearing i e vertical raised panel bits slide the subfence half way into the bit then tighten the subfence knobs outfeed subfence infeed subfence outfeed subfence infeed subfence Router Bit Guide Bearing The infeed subfence is wide open and the outfeed subfence is set to close...

Page 14: ...not exceed 1 25 Set the bit height to 1 25 or less Loosen the outfeed subfence mounting knobs and slide both aluminum jointer bars always installed in pairs under the outfeed subfence in either the 2nd and 4th slots or the 1st and 3rd slots see illustration Use a straight edge to adjust the router bit and outfeed subfence to the same plane see illustration below Readjust if necessary Remove straig...

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