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ROUTASKETCH
Setting up the Router/Stylus
Concentricity
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Fit line-up bush to router base using the two
line-up bush screws provided. The screws
should tighten into the two brass threaded
inserts. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
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Two line-up pins are provided for either a 1/4”
or 8mm collet, line-up pins and respectively.
To fit line-up pin, plunge router base and lock
plunge locking handle/lever. Fit pin into collet
and hand tighten collet nut.
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Rotate base until correct fixing holes are
visible. Using the correct fixing screws
securely tighten router to Routasketch router
base assembly, release plunge of router
remove line-up pin and line-up bush. Centre
line of the router is now aligned with centre of
the stylus pin.
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Fit cutter to router (i.e. V point or a 3mm
diameter straight depending on which end of
stylus is used) and set router depth stop.
Generally a 2 to 3mm deep cut is required.
For drawings with closer lines the depth of cut
should be reduced so that the routed grooves
will not run into each other.
Periodically check tightness of
screws and concentricity of
plate.
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