T4 - USA
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Side-Fence Routing
The side-fence is used to guide the router when
moulding, edge profiling or rebating the edge of
the workpiece or when routing grooves and slots
in the centre of the workpiece, parallel to the
edge.
The edge of the workpiece must be straight and
true. The cheeks are adjustable and should be
set ideally with a 1/8” gap each side of the bit.
Fitting and using the Side-Fence
■
Make sure the thumb knobs (3) are fully
released. Slide the guide rods (1) into the
router base (2) and tighten the thumb knobs
(3).
■
Adjust the side-fence (4) to the required
distance and clamp in place with the thumb
knobs (3).
■
Lower the bit height until the bit is just above
the workpiece.
■
Lower the bit onto the workpiece and set the
bit height by raising the depth stop (5) the
required distance.
■
Switch on the router and when the bit reaches
full speed, gently lower the bit into the
workpiece and lock the plunge, with the
plunge locking lever (6).
■
Feed along the timber, keeping sideways
pressure (A) to ensure the side-fence does
not wander away from the workpiece edge
and downward pressure on the inside hand
(B) to prevent the router from tipping.
■
When finished, raise the bit, secure with the
plunge locking lever and switch off.
C
D
When starting the cut, keep
the pressure on the front
cheek (C) until the back
cheek contacts the
workpiece edge.
At the end of the cut, keep
pressure on the back cheek
(D) until the cut is finished.
This will prevent the router
bit swinging in at the end of
the workpiece and ‘nipping’
the corner.
A
B
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