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FREEHAND ROUTING WITH THE FIXED BASE (Fig. i 14)
WARNING: Do not use Fig. 14
large cutting bits for free-
hand routing. Use of large
cutting bits when freehand
routing could cause loss of
control or create other haz-
ardous conditions that could
result in personal injury, if us-
ing a router table, large bits
should be used for edging
only.
When used freehand, the
router becomes a flexible and
versatile tool. This flexibility l
makes it possible to easily rout signs, relief sculptures, letc. When freehand rout-
ing:
1 Draw or layout the pattern on the work piece.
2_ Choose the appropriate bit.
3_
Rout the pattern in two or more passes. Do not exceed 1/8 in. depth of cut in
a single pass° "[his will help provide better control ars well as serve as a guide
E
on the next passes°
NOTE: A core box or V-groove bit is often used for _outing letters and
engraving objects. Straight bits and ball mills are o_ten used to make relief
carvings. Veining bits are used to carve small, intricate details.
NOTE: Making a single deep cut is never advisable.fSmaller diameter bits
are easily broken by too much side thrust and torqt_e. Larger bits will cause
a rough cut and be difficult to guide and control. F_r these reasons, DO NOT
EXCEED 1/8 in. DEPTH OF CUT in a single pass.
WARNING: Always securely clamp your work piece and keep a firm grip
on the router base with BOTH HANDS at all times. ITailure to do so could
result in loss of control causing possible serious personal injury.
28190 ManuaLRevised 07-0409
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