Operating instructions

preliminary instructions and pack ng tist
CONTENTS
General Safety Instructions for Router Crafter ...... 2
Genera_ Safety Instructions for Power Toots ........ 2
Preliminary Instructions and Packing List ,. 3
Assembly of Name Plate ............. 3
Assembly of Template Follower , 3
Introduction .................... 4
Construction ............. 4
Before Setting Up a Work Piece ............... 5
Mounting the Router on the Router Carriage ...... 5
Wood Preparation ............................ 6
Mounting the Wood Piece in the Router Crafter ..... 6
Rounding up--Turning from Square to Round ........ 7
Circular Beads and Coves .................. 8
Roping (Spiraling) .......................... 9
Straight Beads and Flutes Cut Lengthwise ........ 10
Contour Turning ................ 12
Template Layout and Construction ............. 12
Taper Turning ................. 14
Parts List and Schematic Drawing ............. 15
Trouble Shooting Chart ......... 16
Examples of Full Size Turning .., Inserted in Back Cover
READING TIME FOR THIS MANUAL IS APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES, AND 30 MINUTES SPENT READING THIS
MANUAL MAY SAVE YOU HOURS OF FRUSTRATION.
There is a plastic bag which contains some parts that
you must use,. Please check the contents in the bag
with the list to be sure all parts are there,.
(2) Flat Washer 1/2" OD,
(1) Hex Key 5/32 (Hexagon wrench) (2) Socket Hd. Screws 10-24 x 1 1/2 _I_
(4) Sq,. Hd. Screws !/4_20 x 1
(4) Hex Nuts 1/4-20
(7) Flat Washers 5/8" O,D.
(2) Hex Nut 10-24 _
(3) Pan HaloScrews #10-32 x 1/2
(4) Clamps
(_ (1) Crank Handle
tn order to help prevent breakage in shipping, the
name plate, which shows the model number, and the
template follower assembly, were not preassembled
at the factory. Installation of these parts are quite
simple and instructions for this are provided.
NAME PLATE ASSEMBLY
The name plate No. 53 (Fig, 20 located at the end of
manual) has four nose like projections on the side
opposite the silver lettering. Hold the name plate in
your hand and pu½h the projection into the four steel
tubes until the back side is against the tubes, (When
wbrking on wood parts which are maximum length, it
may be necessary to temporarily remove the name
plate)..
ASSEMBLING TEMPLATE FOLLOWER
Refer to Fig,. 1. Remove the hex nut ('A') from the
template follower assembly° A pocket has been pro-
vided in the router carriage for the hex nut. Holding
the hex nut in the pocket, slip the remaining template
follower assembly ('B', 'C' & 'D') over the nose of the
router carriage ('E'). Turn the cap screw until it is
finger tighL Use the hex key which is provided to
tighten the screw. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN
(1) Template Follower Assembly(Key NOo'S 28, 38, 39 and 40)
C
D
Figure 1