Model T1240 (Mfd. Since 12/17)
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Feeding small stock past the router bit increases
the risk of kickback caused by the workpiece slip-
ping into the space between the fence and bit. If
you must rout small stock, use a zero-clearance
fence board. This will provide greater protection
for the operator, better workpiece support, and
reduced tearout on narrow or fragile stock.
To make a zero-clearance fence:
1. DISCONNECT ROUTER FROM POWER!
2. Remove fence boards from fence base.
3. Select piece of straight and smooth stock that
is same height and thickness as fence boards
and approximately 17" long.
4. Cut outline of spindle and router bit from cen-
ter of the stock selected in
Step 3, as shown
in
Figure 29.
Note: Make outline as close as possible to
router bit and spindle without interfering with
rotation.
Zero-Clearance Fence Board
Bit
Table
Figure 29. Example of a zero-clearance fence
board.
Routing Small Stock
5. Create countersunk mounting holes in zero-
clearance fence board (see
Figure 30) so flat
head screws removed from fence boards can
be used to secure new fence to fence assem-
bly in the same manner.
ALWAYS use hold-downs or featherboards
and push sticks when shaping small or nar-
row stock. These devices keep your hands
away from spinning router bit and sufficient-
ly support stock to allow a safe and effective
cut, reducing risk of personal injury.
6. Secure zero-clearance fence board and
router bit guard to fence assembly, then
make sure fence board is parallel to the
table slot (see
Squaring Fence & Table on
Page 19).
7. Check for proper clearance, connect router to
power, then make test cut to verify results.
Zero-Clearance Fence Board
Table
Countersunk
Holes for Fasteners
Figure 30. Countersunk holes for mounting zero-
clearance fence board.
Free-Hand Routing
DO NOT attempt free-hand routing with
the Model T1240, doing so may result
in serious personal injury or machine
damage. The compact size and lack of
starting pin, makes the Model T1240
unsuitable for free-hand routing.
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