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5.
ALWAYS use hold-downs or featherboards
and push sticks when shaping small or nar-
row stock. These devices keep your hands
away from the spinning router bit and suffi-
ciently support the stock to allow a safe and
effective cut, reducing the risk of personal
injury.
6.
7.
Free-Hand Routing
Figure 21
Free-hand or irregular routing greatly
increases the chance that the operator may
lose control of the workpiece, which could
result in serious personal injury. Therefore,
a starting pin or block and a custom guard
or workpiece holding jig MUST be used.
Workpiece
Feed Direction
Swing
Starting Pin
Rub
Collar
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Figure 21.