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groove cutting
groove cutting produces a groove or bead into the
face of the board.
To cut a groove into the face of the
workpiece:
1.
diSConnECt routEr FroM poWEr!
2.
Secure the bit into the router according to the
router manufacturer's instructions.
3.
install the smallest table insert into the table
that still allows the bit to freely rotate.
4.
Make sure both fence boards are even with
one another and secured to the fence.
5.
raise the bit to the desired height, then adjust
the fence assembly so that the fence boards
are behind the bit the same distance as the
desired depth-of-cut (see the illustrations in
figures 32–33).
figure 32. groove cutting setup–top view (guard
removed for clarity).
figure 33. groove cutting setup—side view.
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6.
lock the fence assembly in place, adjust the
router guard as needed and secure it, con-
nect the router to power, then perform the
cut.
Routing Small Stock
Feeding small stock past the router bit is always
dangerous. if you must route small stock, use a
zero-clearance fence. this will provide greater
protection for the operator, better workpiece sup-
port, and reduced tear out on narrow or fragile
stock.
To make a zero-clearance fence:
1.
diSConnECt routEr FroM poWEr!
2.
remove the fence boards from the fence
assembly, but leave the support board in
place.
3.
Select a piece of straight and smooth stock
that is the same height and thickness as the
fence boards and approximately 28" long.
4.
Cut an outline of the spindle and cutter from
the center of the stock selected in Step 3, as
illustrated in figure 34.
figure 34. Example of a zero-clearance fence.
Note: Make the outline as close as possible to
the cutter and spindle without interfering with
rotation.
Model h7507 (Mfg. since 3/05)
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