Model T1244 (Mfd. Since 10/17)
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6. Lock fence assembly and bit guard in place,
tighten all knobs, connect router to power,
then perform cut.
Routing Small Stock
Feeding small stock past the router bit is always
dangerous. If you must route small stock, use a
zero-clearance fence. This will provide greater
protection for the operator, better workpiece sup-
port, and reduced tear out on narrow or fragile
stock.
Items Needed
Qty
Wood Board 24" x 6" x 1" .................................. 1
Drill Bit
3
⁄
8
" ......................................................... 1
Countersink Bit .................................................. 1
Flat Head Screws M8-1.25 x 25 ........................ 6
Hex Nuts M8-1.25 .............................................. 6
To make a zero-clearance fence:
1. DISCONNECT ROUTER FROM POWER!
2. Remove infeed and outfeed fences from
fence assembly.
3. Select a piece of straight and smooth stock
that is the same height and thickness as the
fence boards and approximately 24" long.
4. Cut outline of spindle and cutter from the cen-
ter of stock selected in
Step 3, as illustrated
in
Figure 40.
Note: Make the outline as close as possible
to the cutter and spindle without interfering
with rotation.
5. Use fence bracket as template to mark, drill,
and countersink mounting holes in zero-
clearance fence.
6. Secure zero-clearance fence to fence assem-
bly, check for proper clearance, connect
router to power, then run a test piece by the
cutter to verify results.
ALWAYS use hold-downs or featherboards
and push sticks when shaping small or nar-
row stock. These devices keep your hands
away from spinning cutter and sufficiently
support stock to allow a safe and effective
cut, reducing risk of personal injury.
Zero-Clearance Fence
Cutter
Table
Mounting Fastener
Figure 40. Example of a zero-clearance fence.
Free-Hand Routing
Irregular or free-hand routing, as illustrated in
Figure 41 (next page), takes a high degree of
skill and dexterity and is done without the protec-
tion and aid from the fence and router bit guard.
The most dangerous part of free-hand routing is
beginning the cut, when the cutter first contacts
the workpiece. Often the workpiece will tend to
jerk or kickback, presenting an injury hazard to
the operator.
Free-hand or irregular
routing greatly increases
chance that operator may
lose control of workpiece,
which could result in
serious personal injury.
Therefore, a starting pin or
block and a custom guard
or workpiece holding jig
MUST be used.
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