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SHAPING CONTOURED EDGES WITH RUB COLLARS
To shape contoured edges the fence assembly should
be removed. In order to control the work piece and
limit the depth of cut an anti-friction collar must be
used.(Fig, 26)
The purpose of the collar is to ride against the work
piece,
collar can be positioned above or
below the cutters. The ring guard should be used
whenever possible.
When work piece needs to be shaped alt around the
perimeter, hold firmly and press the work straight into
the cutter until the collar established depth of cut.
While holding firmly, keep feeding the work so the
point of contact on the edge is always 90 degrees to
the collar.
When work piece is not contoured all around, start the
cut as shown in (Fig. 29).
WARNING i
12" AWAY FROM ANY CUTTING
DEVISES.
Small size materials need a special shaping jig. (Fig. 30)
Remove entire fence assembly; place jig carefully at the
desired depth of cut, clamp to table securely. It is
important with arc and circle shapes that the work piece
must be roughly cut to desired size and curve of the
finished piece, before being shaped. The curve of the jig
must match the work The work piece must
be firmly attached to the jig.
This operation should always be in use of a ring guard or a
similar safety device over the cutter head.
anti-friction collar
at least
workplace