Edge Routing Or Internal Routing; Edeg Routing - Craftsman 320.17542 Operator's Manual

PLACING THE ROUTER ONTO THE WORKPIECE AND STARTING THE CUT cont.
NOTE: Making test cuts is essential with most routing applications. Even with
careful set-ups you won't know exactly how the cut will go until you try it out.
A test cut will give you a feet for the set-up, the router's speed, the depth of
cut and how the cutter bit reacts to the workpiece.
Much of routing is a trial-and-error process of making various adjustments,
followed by test cuts as you become familiar with all of your router's
operational abilities. To avoid ruining good material, make your test cuts on
scrap materials.
Placing your router onto a workpiece (starting the cut) with a fixed base depends on the
type of routing you are going to produce: Edge Routing or Internal Routing.
EDGE ROUTING OR INTERNAL ROUTING
For ease of operation and to maintain proper control, your router has two handles,
one on each side of the router base. When operating the router, always hold it firmly
with both hands (see Fig. 11 )_
Turn the router "On", let the motor build to its full speed, then gradually feed the
cutter bit into the workpiece_ ALWAYS be alert and watch what you are doing.
NEVER operate the router when you are fatigued.
EDGE ROUTING (Fig. 11)
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With depth-of-cut set, place router
on edge of workpiece, making sure
the cutter does not contact
the workpieceo
2_
Have an edge guide (board or metal
straightedge) clamped in place to help
guide router's base when making
your edge cut.
3. Turn the router "On", and let the
motor build to its full speed°
4._ To begin your cut, gradually feed the
cutter bit into the edge of the workpiece,
Fig. 11
Edge
Guide
Edging with Fixed Base
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When cut is completed, turn motor "Off" and let cutter bit come to a complete stop
before removing it from the workpiece.
Unplug router from power source, place router upside down on worktable, and inspect
finished cut in workpiece.
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