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Assembly
Edge Planing
For edge planing pieces up to 1220mm wide, any
length, use the Fixed Table position (Fig. 18).
Set the extension table fence to the required
width by measuring the distance from the router
cutter to the fence, or by performing a test cut.
On early model Router and Jigsaw Tables set the
rear section of the router table fence flush with
the router cutter and set the front sub-fence to
the maximum depth of cut.
If using the Router Table model RTA300, remove
the fence and fit the guard to the tabletop.
Always guide your work along the extension table
fence, not the router fence.
For planing long edges use the sliding table mode
with the extension table fence positioned as
shown in (Fig. 19). Use the extension table fence
to align the workpiece, and set the router fence, if
fitted, clear of the work.
Trenching
Trenching is possible in all modes of operation. In
the Table Sliding mode clamp a wooden batten to
extension table fence and extend it past the cutter
(Fig. 20). Run the batten through the cutter to
create a sighting notch and to prevent tear-out in
your workpiece.
For long trenches in the Table Sliding mode fit
the extension table fence in the leading position
(furthest away from you) (Fig. 19).
Longer trenches can be performed in the Table
Locked mode (Fig. 18). Always use extreme care if
using the Router Table without the guard.
For large, awkward objects (eg. heavy staircase
stringers) it may be necessary to use the router
hand-held against a guide clamped to the
workpiece.
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
Fig. 20
