MAGSWITCH OPERATING MANUAL
For Drill Press Fence Tools
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If the stop block is needed for the operation position it and turn on the magnet now, the stop block can be
positioned on top of the drill press table or sacrificial material.
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Complete all drilling operations using the established fence and stop block setup and reposition by repeating these
use steps for the next operation.
Drill Press Fence Service
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Gasket replacement
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The Magswitch Drill Press Fences are intended to be lifetime tools; however, they employ rubber gasket
material to increase the shear holding force provided by the magnets, and this gasket material may require
replacement, and sufficient material for several replacements is provided.
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Carefully remove and scrape out old gasket material from the recess in the base of the magnet. Plastic
implements are recommended to reduce risk of damage to the aluminum metal housing, if metal tools are
used please exercise extra caution.
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Cut a length of replacement gasket material slightly longer than what is needed to replace the magnet
gasket.
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With the magnet upside down, apply a small amount (squeeze-out should be avoided) of CA glue to the
bottom of the gasket recess. Epoxy is also a viable glue option.
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Press replacement gasket strip into the recess with a small amount of excess length on each end, making
sure that it is fully seated, and give the glue sufficient time to set.
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Cut off the excess ends of the gasket so that it is flush with the ends of the magnet, taking care not to
scratch the magnet top cap.
Drill Press Fence Storage
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When the drill press fence is not needed for a drilling operation it can be placed at the back of the drill press table
with mounting magnets ON. Occasionally a drilling operation will require the full surface of the drill press table to
be occupied by the workpiece, in such cases the drill press fence can be taken off the table and stored out of the
way. If the drill press fence is placed upright on a non-magnetic surface, keep in mind that the gaskets in the base
of the mounting magnets create some instability so take care not to knock the fence over. A more favorable option
is placing the fence on a magnetic surface. If that surface is horizontal a single mounting magnet can be turned
ON, but if it is vertical both mounting magnets should be turned ON.
Warranty
Magswitch Limited Warranty
Magswitch products are covered by a one year limited warranty on material and workmanship. Warranty is non-transferable.
Magswitch reserves the right to inspect all product claims under warranty. Any alteration of the device voids this warranty. User
assumes all risk for the proper use of this device and for ensuring product suitability for intended application. This warranty shall
not cover any incidental or consequential damages due to the improper use or failure of this device.
Many Magswitch products are covered under international patents or patents pending. Please consult Magswitch for
questions about a specific product
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