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Instructions for mounting Laser Guide to DeWalt 625 plunge router

 

 

 

Attach mounting plate 
 
Attach laser guide mounting plate to rear 
base of router using two 6mm x 20mm 
nylon screws.  

 

 
 

 

Attach laser bracket 
 
Assemble laser bracket as shown.  The lower 
knob screws into a t-slot nut which slides 
into mounting plate t-slot.  Ridge in bottom 
of bracket fits into t-slot to keep the bracket 

square with mounting plate.  

 
 

 

Insert stops 
 
Assemble two stops using a ¼” nylon screw 
and t-slot nut for each.  On each side of 
laser bracket, slide a stop into mounting 

plate t-slot.   

 
 

 

Mount laser unit 
 
Insert laser unit into holder on laser bracket 
and tighten thumb screw to secure the unit.  
Tip of laser unit should protrude only slightly 
below the holder. 
 

 
 

Summary of Contents for DeWalt 625

Page 1: ... bracket as shown The lower knob screws into a t slot nut which slides into mounting plate t slot Ridge in bottom of bracket fits into t slot to keep the bracket square with mounting plate Insert stops Assemble two stops using a nylon screw and t slot nut for each On each side of laser bracket slide a stop into mounting plate t slot Mount laser unit Insert laser unit into holder on laser bracket a...

Page 2: ...er operation Note that the laser projects a bright cross hair Since the cross hair remains stationary relative to router and bit it can be used to accurately position the router or work piece for joinery operations To adjust position of the cross hair loosen upper knob and rotate laser holder or loosen lower knob and slide bracket in t slot The t slot stops allow you to set a position and quickly ...

Page 3: ... to sliding bar flush under base plate position bit over the board lock router plate with star knob and plunge the bit to drill a shallow hole Align laser on right center of bit Turn on laser and align laser beam as shown with center of cross hair touching right edge of alignment hole Tighten laser bracket knobs to lock laser in this position Set a stop Using a brass gauge bar set a stop in laser ...

Page 4: ...ide of base plate Position for dowel hole Loosen star knob to free router movement Power feed board and position router so that center of cross hair is positioned on location for dowel Tighten star knob Set plunge depth Zero bit on top of board Use brass gauge bars to set router depth stop to desired depth for the dowel It helps to have removed turret from depth stop mechanism 2 ...

Page 5: ...do cut We will use a dovetail bit to cut a stopped dado for a sliding dovetail Laser alignment is same as for dowel joint Layout position for the dado cut Clamp board to machine With layout mark on top use a brush as a feather board to hold board flush to underside of base plate The brush is clamped to sliding bar directly under bit After board is positioned for cut secure with quick clamp 3 ...

Page 6: ... router forward to cut the dado stopping before exiting other side of board Examine the dado cut With our laser guide it is simple to position board and bit for a dowel or dado cut including dados for sliding dovetails Since the router is right way up you can see the cut as it is made and stop the cut at any point Please email us at info thecraftsmangallery com with any corrections or improvements...

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