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Overhead routing
Insert the mounting plate into the bearing
channels of the workcentre and spray some
lubricant into the channels to ensure a smooth
slide. The main table of the workcentre is used to
support material when routing overhead.
If the router cutter does not reach the workpiece,
even at full depth, use flat packing to raise the
workpiece. Do not raise the table.
Cross trenching
When working with long, wide or heavy pieces,
such as shelving, cupboard sides etc., cross
trench as shown in Fig.3.
Use the on/off switch on the workcentre rather
than the switch on the router itself, and push
the mounting plate rather than the router. The
cutter will exert strong sideways thrust on the
workpiece. Preferably clamp it in position.
Always do a dummy run after each new set-up.
Remove the workpiece, keep the power switched
off and make sure the cutter won't hit anything
as you slide the mounting plate from end to end.
Make deep trenches by making two or three
shallow passes rather than one deep pass. This
results in more accurate trenches and a smoother
finish, and your router cutters will stay sharp
longer.
Angled trenching
If angle trenching (for louvres, steps, etc.)
remove the workstops or crosscut fence and
clamp a straight wooden guide across the table
at the desired angle. When possible, clamp the
workpiece to the table.
Stopped trenches
Clamp a piece of scrap wood to the bearing
channel to act as a stop block for 'blind' or
'stopped' trenches.
Fitting your jigsaw
To fit your jigsaw to the mounting plate use the
coach bolts (F), and only use the top clamps (I),
as shown in Fig.4. Use the washers (K), spring
washers (G) and wing nuts (J).
The jigsaw blade should be positioned centrally in
its small slot in the mounting plate.
If the size or shape of your jigsaw base is
unusual, you may need to relocate one or more
of the clamps by drilling the mounting plate.
Alternatively, you may prefer to drill holes in the
base of your jigsaw and bolt it directly to the
plate.
Only use the jigsaw upside down in conjunction
with the Triton Router and Jigsaw Table.
Warning. If the table is raised and not lowered
prior to refitting the saw, it is possible that
the subframe bars under the blade slot could
be accidentally cut.
Setting up
Fig.3.
Fig.4.
