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Router Table 

for the Craftsman

Plan for
SKIL 1835U, 1875U
Routers

3 holes for 

No.10 - 3/8"

UNF M/C

screws

59.25mm

34.5mm

68mm

FRONT OF CRT TABLE

Position of 

Router Handle

Position of 

Router Handle

C

C

Summary of Contents for CRT/A

Page 1: ...he Craftsman Instruction Manual Trend Machinery Cutting Tools Ltd Penfold Works Imperial Way Watford Hertfordshire WD2 4YF England Sales _________________ 01923 249911 Technical Enquiries ____ 01923 2...

Page 2: ...d is the UK s leading supplier of router cutters equipment and accessories Our Craft Range of Cutters referred to in this manual is designed specifically to meet the needs of amateur craftsmen and woo...

Page 3: ...s can be purchased if more than one type of router is to be mounted to the table CONTENTS ________________________ Page Contents Introduction Tools Required _______ 1 Safety Precautions Specs Cutter C...

Page 4: ...tative eg Trendicote spray Take care not to allow excessive quantities of lubricant to come into contact with the Router Table 3 Cutter shanks should be inserted into the collet at least 3 4 of shank...

Page 5: ...4 Router Table for the Craftsman Nuts x 12 Star Washers x 12 Dome Headed Screws x 12 Table Surface x 1 Table Leg x 2 Table Components...

Page 6: ...le to Workbench or Workboard The Router Table must always be mounted onto a suitable workbench or workboard for stability Each Table Leg has three slotted holes at the bottom mounting Firmly secure th...

Page 7: ...00N I M8 x 20 CRT PLATE C inc Fixing Pack supplied with Router Table CRT C Spring washer 3 M6 nut 3 3 4 x1 4 Packing Washer 9 6mm Washer 3 M4 x 12mm 2 M4 x 20mm 1 M6 x 25mm 3 M8 x 20mm 2 E D D D E F F...

Page 8: ...x 10mm 4 Spring washer 3 M6 nut 3 3 4 x1 4 Packing Washer 9 6mm Washer 3 M6 x 35mm 3 Threaded hole for Lead On pin Fixing Pack Threaded hole for Lead On pin Spring washer 3 M6 nut 3 M6 x 12mm 3 M6 x...

Page 9: ...has been supplied with your Router Table 2 Identify the mounting holes and fixing screws including washers nuts if applicable which will be required to suit your router 3 Identify whether your router...

Page 10: ...t around the plan of the router base so that the cross lines drawn on the paper plan are dissected 7 Line up the lines on the insert plate and the lines on the paper plan ensuring that the threaded in...

Page 11: ...Surface A steel rule or T square can be placed on the top of the Insert Plate to help this levelling process The Insert Plate must be be supported equally on all four Insert Plate Adjustment Bolts Whe...

Page 12: ...a sharp knife and trim off all flashes see fig J 1 Selecting the correct size of Ring 2 Select an Insert Plate Ring with an inside diameter approximately 1 4 6mm larger than the maximum diameter of th...

Page 13: ...raftsman Tenon Push Block Components Nut x 1 Washer x 1 Wing Nut x 1 Push Block x 1 Spring Washer x 1 Clamp Plate x 1 Clamp Rod x 1 Safety Dust Guard Components Pivot Pin x 1 Push Nuts x 2 Dust Guard...

Page 14: ...surfaces of the Push Block will improve the sliding motion Removing dust and chips from sliding surfaces of Push Block and Back Fence will ensure a good sliding motion M Assembly of Safety Dust Guard...

Page 15: ...Table for the Craftsman Medium Size Knob x 1 Washer x 1 Workpiece Support Adjustment Bolt x 1 Large Size Knob x 2 Back Fence Fixing Bolts x 2 Washer x 2 Back Fence Components Workpiece Support x 1 Bac...

Page 16: ...ttaching the Back fence to the Table Surface care should be taken not to knock the protruding cutter if it has already been fitted Two round holes on the right side of the Table Surface and one long s...

Page 17: ...16 Router Table for the Craftsman Mitre Fence Head x 1 Small Size Knob x 1 Bolt x 1 Pointer x 1 Nut x 1 Securing Bolt x 1 Washer x 1 Mitre Bar x 1 Mitre Fence Components...

Page 18: ...ce slot in the Table Surface as shown in fig Q 2 Adjust the position of the Back Fence to ensure both distances are equal 2 Position Mitre Gauge in slot as shown in fig Q 2 R No Volt Release Switch NV...

Page 19: ...side diameter of 32mm and is designed to fit the hose adap tor The hose adaptor is a unique design allowing it to swivel freely when fitted to the hose Assembly of Hose Adaptor 1 Slide Adaptor Clip on...

Page 20: ...ng Screw Pressure Strip 3mm Allen Key 4mm Allen Key Slot Spring Pressure Clamp Set CRT 10 6 Slide Pressure Strip into the slot in Horizontal Bar aligning the holes Insert the Retaining Screw ensuring...

Page 21: ...Washer and Wing Nut 4 Slide the Perspex Guard in between the Plate and edge of Table Surface 5 Gently tighten Wing Nuts Adjustment 1 The height of the Perspex Guard should be adjusted to leave a 6mm...

Page 22: ...depth of cut using the Fine Adjuster if fitted see fig V 2b 8 Lock off plunge mechanism of router 9 Lower Safety Dust Guard and check it will retract freely over the workpiece 10 Adjust the Spring Pre...

Page 23: ...edge of the workpiece as shown in fig W 1 3 Securely tighten Back Fence Fixing Bolts and lower the guard over the cutter 4 Make the cut by sliding the straight edge of workpiece against the fence Use...

Page 24: ...for the Craftsman 23 Guard Insert Plate Table Surface 6mm Lead on Pin Lead on Pin Guard Insert Plate Table Surface Template Insert Ring 6mm Craft Range Cutter Ref C078 Craft Range Cutter Ref C116 fig...

Page 25: ...te fitted face down on the table surface Adjust the height of the cutter using the plunge and lock mechanism on the router or use the fine height adjuster if fitted Ensure that the bearing will contac...

Page 26: ...r s hands are too close to the cutter Damage to the cutter can also be caused The following precautions should be made to avoid a potentially dangerous situation 1 Fit the Profiling Top Guard this wil...

Page 27: ...he Clamp Rod while making sure that Clamp Plate stays orientated on workpiece See fig Z 2 5 Slide Push Block and workpiece back to the position as shown in fig Z 3 When routing always feed against the...

Page 28: ...to socket for plug of router to plug at mains supply 2 4 3 79 36 29 23 21 26 27 22 11 15 10 8 7 5 16 9 6 46 47 48 51 77 78 42 43 44 45 75 76 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 3 3 9 3 3 3 3 3 2 4 4 4 4 9 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3...

Page 29: ...41 Insert Plate Adjustment Bolt 42 WP CRT 42 Fixing Pack for Insert Plate A 43 WP CRT 43 Fixing Pack for Insert Plate B 44 WP CRT 44 Fixing Pack for Insert Plate C 45 WP CRT 45 Fixing Pack for Insert...

Page 30: ...ter Table for the Craftsman APPENDIX Plan for HITACHI TR12 Router 4 holes for M5 M C screws 21mm 21mm 77mm 77mm 77mm 21mm 21mm 77mm FRONT OF CRT TABLE Position of Router Handle Position of Router Hand...

Page 31: ...0 Routers 4 holes for M4 M C screws 2 holes for M5 M C screws The plate for the CRT B table is pre drilled to accept the two central fixings M5 M C screw 59mm 54mm 37mm 44mm 44mm 40mm FRONT OF CRT TAB...

Page 32: ...32 Router Table for the Craftsman Plan for SKIL 1835U 1875U Routers 3 holes for No 10 3 8 UNF M C screws 59 25mm 34 5mm 68mm FRONT OF CRT TABLE Position of Router Handle Position of Router Handle C C...

Page 33: ...through holes required to be drilled into base of router Position of plate Threaded hole for lead on piece Plunge lock handle side Plan showing positions of holes required to be drilled in base of El...

Page 34: ...34 Router Table for the Craftsman Plan showing gasket required for ELU OF97 E 2 through holes 8mm diameter 14 5mm 60mm approx 100mm MATERIAL MIN 6 35mm 1 4 THICK C approx 145mm 115mm...

Page 35: ...35 Router Table for the Craftsman Plan showing gasket required for Bosch POF52 400A 500A 600 ACE 2 through holes 8mm diameter 60mm approx 100mm MATERIAL MIN 3 2mm 1 8 THICK C approx 145mm 75mm...

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