Operator`s manual

FREEHAND ROUTING WITHTHE FIXED BASE (Fig.. 20)

Z_ WARNING: Do not use large cutter bits for freehand routtng_ Use of large

cutter bits when freehand routing could cause loss of control or create other

hazardous conditions that could result In personal injury- if using a router labia,

large b ts shou d be used for edging only.

When used freehand, the [txed base

Fouler becomes a Ilexible and versaliie

toot This flexibility makes it possible lo

easity rout signs, relief sculptures, sic

When treehand routing:

1 Draw or layout the patlern on

the wo_kpieee

2 Choose the appropriale bit

,3 ROUl lhe pattern inlwo or more

passes Do not exceed liB-in depth

el cut in a single pass This will

help provide belier eonlrol as well as

serve as a guide on the next passes

Fig 20

NOTE: A core box or V-groove bit is often used for muting letters end engraving

objects Straight bits and ball mills are often used to make relief carvings Veining

bits are used to carve small, intricate details.

NOTE: Making a single deep cut is never advisable Smaller diameter bits

are easily broken by too much side thrust and torque. Larger bits wtl! cause

a rough cut and be dtfficuft to guide and control. For these reasons,

DO NOT EXCEED 118-1N. DEPTH OF CUT in a single pass.

Z_ WARNING: Always securely clamp your workplace end keep a firm grip

on the router base with BOTH HANDS at all times. Failure to do so could result

in loss of control ceusfng passible serious personal lnjury..

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