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Since the cutter rotates clockwise (when viewing router from top), the router
should be moved from left to right as you stand facing the work. When
working on the inside of a templet, move the router in a clockwise direction.
When working on the outside of a templet, move the router in a counter-
clockwise direction.
Avoid “Climb Cutting”
(cutting in direction
opposite that shown in
Fig. 8). “Climb-Cutting”
increases the chance for
loss of control resulting in
possible personal injury.
When “Climb-Cutting” is
required (backing around a
corner), exercise extreme
caution to maintain control
of router.
The speed and depth of cut will depend largely on the type of workpiece.
Keep the cutting pressure constant, but do not crowd the router so the
motor speed slows excessively. More than one pass at various settings may
be necessary on exceptionally hard woods or problem materials to get the
desired depth of cut.
When making cuts on all four edges of the workpiece, make the first cut on
the end of the piece across the grain. This action will prevent the chipping of
wood at the end of a cut, when you make the next cut parallel with the grain.
THE EDGE GUIDE
An edge guide is available as an
accessory to aid in routing operations
such as straight edge planing, parallel
grooving, dado or slotting operations.
To assemble, insert guide rods (A) in
holes in base, Fig. 9, and secure with
screws (B). The guide (C) is adjusted
on the rods and secured in desired
position with thumb screws (D).
TEMPLET GUIDES
A wide variety of templet guides is available for use in pattern and templet
routing operations. Fig. 10 shows a typical combination bit, templet guide,
and locknut.
Fig. 9
B
A
C
D
B
A
D
Fig. 8
USING THE ROUTER
IMPORTANT: Before using your router, consider the kind and total amount
of material to be removed. Depending on the material, it may be necessary
to make more than one cut to avoid overloading the motor. Before
beginning the cut on the actual workpiece, make a sample cut on a piece of
scrap lumber to show the cut, and to enable you to check dimensions
Always be sure that the work is rigidly clamped or
otherwise secured before making a cut.
When working on a bench, clamp the workpiece. When routing edges, hold
the router firmly down and against the work.
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