T5
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Beam Trammel Routing
Cutting Arcs with the Router
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Place the machine on the workpiece.
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Set the cutting depth using the depth stop (2).
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Fasten the fence rod (1) in the routing base
(3) with the thumb knob (4).
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Fit on the beam trammel point (5) as shown.
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Measure the radius and fix the point of the
beam trammel in position.
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Switch on the machine.
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After releasing the plunge locking knob (6),
lower the machine slowly as far as the depth
stop and lock it there.
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Cut grooves, rebates etc. at a steady rate of
feed, in an anti-clockwise direction. Ensure
the beam trammel point does not move.
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When finished, release locking knob to raise
the machine.
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Switch off the machine.
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6
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Fitting the beam trammel attachment
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Fit the beam trammel attachment (A) to the
end of one rod and tighten wing nut (C)
securely.
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Height adjustment of the pivot point can
be achieved by loosening wing nut (C) and
rotating screw (B).
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Once set to the correct height, lock securely
wing nut (C).
