Craftsman IB-28140 Owner's Manual page 29

FULL EDGE CUTTING OR JOINTING
(Figs. 30-32)
For maximum strength and accuracy, boards
that are to be joined together should be
smooth and true. The edges should be true to
the workpiece surface. You can true the edges
using the router table with a straight bit.
NOTE: Use the outfeed shim plate(s) to
provide continuous support for the workpiece
as it is fed past the router bit.
I _WARNING I Always make sure that the
fence and guard cannot
come in contact with the router bit. Failure
to do so will result in damage to the router
table and can cause personal injury.
If you are using a wet/dry vac, it should be
connected to the vacuum port on the back
of the fence assembly.
1. Loosen the clamping knobs (21) on the
back of the outfeed fence faceplate (19).
2. Align the slot in the outfeed shim plate(s) (20)
with the holes in the outfeed fence faceplate
(19), and slide the outfeed shim plate(s) (20)
between the fence assembly (C) and the
outfeed faceplate (19) (Fig. 30).
Use one outfeed shim plate for a 1/16-in.
offset, or both shim plates for a 1/8-in. offset.
3. Install a straight bit in the router.
4. Position both fence faceplates so that
they clear the bit by 1/4 in. (Fig. 31).
5. Tighten the clamping knobs (21) and
carriage bolts (43) while holding both
faceplates (19)in place.
6. Place a straight edge or a straight piece
of wood on the table (1) so that it rests
against the outfeed fence faceplate (19).
7. Move the fence back until the straight edge
lines up with the cutting edge of the bit and is
still in contact with the outfeed faceplate (19).
8. Tighten the clamping knobs (21) and the
carriage bolts (43).
9. Remove the straight edge or board.
10. Adjust the height of the bit so that it will cut
the complete thickness of the workpiece.
11. Position the featherboard(s) (22), if desired.
See ROUTING USING FEATHERBOARDS
on page 26.
12. Remove the board from the table (1) and
make sure the overhead guard (18) is
securely in place.
NOTE: When making adjustments, use a piece
of scrap wood to make trial cuts before making
the cut with the actual workpiece.
Fig. 30
Guard not shown for clarity
Fig. 31
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Guard not shown for clarity
WORKPIECE
13. Make sure that both the router and switch
box are OFF; then plug the router into the
switch box (14).
14. While firmly holding a piece of scrap
wood against the fence and down
against the router table, feed a piece of
scrap wood toward the bit in the direction
shown by the arrow in Fig. 32.
15. Using the switch box (14), turn the router
OFR If any adjustments are needed,
unplug the power cord and repeat steps
6-11 until all adjustments are correct.
Once you are satisfied with all settings,
make the cut with the actual workpiece.
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