Full Edge Cutting Or Jointing - Craftsman 171.61181 Owner's Information Manual

FULL EDGE CUTTING OR JOINTING
(FIGS. 27 AND 28)
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 jointing shim(s) to provide continuous
support for the workpiece as it is fed past the router bit.
AWARNING I
Always make sure that the fence
B;I I
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.
1. Loosen the clamping knobs on the left fence facing.
2. Align the slot in the jointing shim(s) with the holes
in the fence facing, and slide the jointing shim(s)
between the fence and the left fence facing (Fig. 27).
Use one jointing shim for a 1/16 in. offset, or both
jointing shims for a 1/8 in. offset.
3. Install a straight bit in the router.
4. Position both fence facings so that they clear the bit
by 1/4 in.
5. Tighten the four clamping knobs holding the fence
facings in place.
6. Place a straight edge or a straight piece of wood on
the table so that it rests against the left fence facing.
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 left fence facing.
8. Tighten the clamping knobs.
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 featherboards, if desired. See ROUTING
USING FEATHERBOARDS on page 27.
12. Remove the board from the table and make sure that
the guard is in place.
NOTE: When making adjustments, use a piece of
scrap wood to make trial cuts before making the cut
with the actual workpiece.
13. Make sure that both the router and switch box are
OFF; then plug the router into the switch box.
Fig. 27
Jointing
Shim(s)
Fig. 28
Workpiece
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. 28.
15. Using the switch box, 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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