Mast-R-Fence Manual - JessEm Tool Company
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1. L4N 9B4 Canada 866 272 7492 Toll Free 705 726 6145 Local Phone 705 726 6055 Fax Email jessem essem com Website www jessem com IMPORTANT Read and understand the contents of this manual before assembly or operation of this product As part of our Continuous Product Improvement Policy JessEm products are always advancing in design and function Therefore there may be differences between what is shown in our catalogs website or at retail display and what is sold at time of purchase We reserve the right to make positive changes to our products at our discretion Suggested Router Bit Speeds Bit Diameter Max Speed 1 25mm 24 000 RPM 1 1 4 2 30 50mm 18 000 RPM 2 1 4 2 1 2 55 65mm 16 000 RPM 3 3 1 2 75 90mm 12 000 RPM WARRANTY LIMITATIONS This warranty does not cover Repairs or alterations made or attempted by anyone other than J essEm Tool Company or an authorized J essEm service professional Normal wear and tear Abuse misuse or neglect Improper care or maintenance Continued use after partial failure Products that have been modified in any way Products used with improper accessories Premature thread wear due to adjusting height with electric or cordless drill MAST R FENCE PARTS DIAGRAM If you are mounting the Mast R Fence to a essEm phenolic table top use the F0048 screws item 12A listed below We provide both these and wood screws which are supplie2. flat washer Part 4 over the bolt and thread the bolt with washer through the slotted hole and into the threaded hole in the fence bracket and hand tighten to allow some movement for final adjustment after it is mounted to the table Repeat step 2 for assembling the second fence track and track mounting angle FIG 3 MOUNTING THE TRACKS TO THE TABLE IF YOU ARE MOUNTING THE FENCE TOA JESSEM TABLE TOP PROCEED TO STEP 7A 3 Measure the distance from the front edge of your table to the center of the bit hole in the table top Transfer a mark the same distanced on both the left and right edges of the table top Then draw a center line across the top of the table from one side to the other Fig 3 FIG 4 4 From the center line you drew come three inches toward the front of the table and mark a small line on both the left and right sides of the table Fig 4 FIG 5 5 Take one of the fence track assemblies and line it up with the mark you made in step 4 Make a mark on the underside of the table top to locate the same position on the bottom of the table Fig 5 FIG 6 6 Flip the table top over and position the fence bracket upside down and line up the front edge with the mark you made in step 5 Using a pencil or a 3 16 diameter drill bit mark the 4 holes for mounting the fence bracket Pre drill the holes using a 1 16 diameter drill bit and be sure you don t drill through the table top surfac
3. Mast Fence User Manual Model 04001 Thank you for choosing this product from JessEm Tool Company We appreciate your Support and hope that our product serves you well This product is designed to provide many years of reliable service provided it is used as intended and taken care of This user manual will assist you in assembly and general operation of this product It is not our intent to teach you about woodworking It is assumed that you are an experienced woodworker with the basic skills and experience necessary to use this product safely If after reading the following instructions if you are unsure or uncomfortable about safely using this product we urge you to seek additional information through widely available woodworking books or classes JESSEM TOOL LIMITED WARRANTY All J essEm products are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship J essEm will repair or replace any product which upon inspection proves to be defective for a period of 1 year from dated receipt and proof of purchase All warranty claims should be made direct to JessEm Tool Company Contact J essEm for a warranty claim return authorization and instructions to proceed The consumer is responsible for shipping costs to return product to JessEm Tool Company We will repair or replace the product at our discretion and JessEm Tool will return shipment to you at no charge Tool Company 124 Big Bay Point Road Barrie Ontario
4. d to be used for a custom table application PART DESCRIPTION E0033 1 8 x5 8 x11 3 4 Aluminum Scale LO OO N O UT BB W N e M0028 F0020 F0037 S0014 M0054 F0028 E0036 M0026 F0060 F0062 F0016 F0048 E0034 E0035 F0005 M0040 1 4 20 x1 2 Stud w Knurled Knob 1 4 20 x3 4 Hex Head Cap Screw 1 4 Flat Washer 1 4 x3 4 x1 1 2 Fence T Nut Sub Fence Phenolic 1 4 Square Nuts Fence Frame Extension Knobs 1 4 x5 8 Phillips Head Bolt Nylon Spacer 1 2 6 x3 4 Wood Screw 10 24 x5 8 Socket Head Cap Screw Track Mounting Angle Fence Track 1 4 20 x1 Flat Head Cap Screw Guard Mm ON NCO OPrRHENFHFNINA DANIO IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS e Before operating any machinery or power tool read and understand all safety instructions in the owner s manual for the tool or machine e If you do not have a manual contact the manufacturer and obtain one before using any tool or machine e Always wear eye protection in compliance with ANSI safety standards when operating any power tools or machinery e Always use proper guards and safety devices when operating power tools and machinery e Carefully check router bits before each use Do not use if damage or defect is suspected e Do not exceed the recommended RPM for any router bit e Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that may catch on tools machinery or equipment e Unplug the tool or machine whe
5. e Fig 6 7 Using the 6 x 3 4 Wood Screws Part 12 secure the fence track assembly to the table Repeat steps 5 thru 7 for the second fence bracket FOR JESSEM TABLE TOP 7A If you are mounting the fence to a JessEm table top the top is already pre drilled for the fence mounting angle brackets With the table upside down position the left and right fence track assemblies and attach to the table with the 10 24 x 5 8 socket head cap screws Part 12A and proceed to step 8 FIG 7 LEVELING THE FENCE TRACK 8 Place the fence on the table top in it s upright position and allow it to hang over the table edge and lie across the front end of the fence track Raise the fence track assembly so that it is positioned flush to the bottom of the fence as it rests on the table top With a 7 16 wrench or socket tighten the front bolt of the fence assembly Fig 7 Move the fence back and use it to position the rear end of the bracket in the same way and tighten the rear bolt Then tighten the center bolt to complete the leveling of the fence track Repeat step 8 to level the fence track on the other side of the table FIG 8 MOUNTING THE FENCE TO THE TRACKS 9 Slide the 3 4 x 1 1 2 rectangular T nut for the extension knob Part 5 into the T slot next to the scales on the fence track Fig 8 The extension knobs Part 9 will thread into these nuts to hold the fence in position To do so position
6. e of the subfence and the square nuts threaded onto the three machine screws line up each square nut and feed them one at a time into the T slot on the Inside back of the fence frame Fig 17 When all three nuts are in the T slot slide the subfence into position and tighten the three machine screws with the ball driver to complete the installation of the shim FIG 18 ATTACHING THE ROUTER BIT GUARD 21 Take the clear polycarbonate guard Part 16 and two of the black knurled Knobs Part 2 and two 1 4 square nuts Part 7 Insert each knob through each slot in the guard and thread a square nut onto each bolt end 22 Line up the nut on the guard assembly and slide each nut into the T slot starting from the end of the fence Fig 18 Then slide the guard to the center of the fence and adjust the guard slightly higher than and above the router bit Be sure the guard clears the bit Adjust and tighten securely before each use and after all bit changes Mast Lift Excel The First Integrated Lift And Phenolic Top MODEL 02201 Combination Mast Fence o The Heavy Weight Champion Of Aluminim Frame Router Table Fences Rout Lift FX MODEL 02302 A Great 2HP Lift ata 2HP price Mite ySlide MODEL 06001 The First Rail Driven Miter Gauge amp Offering Unsurpassed Accuracy From The Inventor Of The Router Lift The Best Made Insert MODEL02101 Lift On The Market Find Out Mor
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8. eft fence track Fig 12 The nylon spacer should be slightly loose to allow for some movement FIG 12 14 Now slide the fence back and center the fence left to right with the center of the bit opening Make sure it is parallel with the front edge of the table or miter track 15 Now slide the fence keeping it square use the scales on the fence track to ensure you are square to the front of the table just until the nylon spacer comes out of the track Then tighten the bolt on the spacer being very careful not to change it s position Fig 13 16 Slide the fence back to the center of the table Re check to see if the fence Is centered on the table If not repeat until you achieve your desired result FIG 13 FIG 14 INSTALLING THE J OINTING SHIM BEHIND THE OUTFEED SUBFENCE 17 Take the hex shape ball driver and loosen the machine screws on the left side subfence Then slide the left subfence completely off the left end of the fence FIG 15 18 Once removed from the fence frame take off all three of the 1 4 square retaining nuts and set aside Take either the 1 32 or 1 16 thick shim and line up the three holes in the shim with the three machine screws protruding out the backside of the subfence FIG 16 19 Thread the three 1 4 square nuts onto the machine screws just until the bolt tip is flush to the outside of the nut FIG 17 20 With the shim mounted to the back sid
9. n mounting or making any adjustments to mechanical performance ROUTING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS e Always make sure the fence on your router table is locked firmly into position before each use e Never force the bit or overload the router beyond the expectations of the tool e Be sure that at least 3 4 of the shank length is inserted securely in the router collet e Never bottom out the bit in the collet Allow 1 8 clearance between bottom of shank and bottom of collet e Always rout in two or more passes when large amounts of stock must be removed e Use reduced RPM speeds for larger diameter router bits TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY Phillips screw driver or 3 square drive 7 16 wrench or socket If you are not mounting to a J essEm table top you will also need 3 16 Drill Bit 1 16 Drill Bit Pencil FIG 1 ASSEMBLING THE FENCE TRACKS 1 Using a phillips or square drive screw driver remove the four 1 4 20 bolts that are used to attach the fence tracks to the back side of the fence for packaging shipping Once these bolts are removed put them aside as you will no longer need them for future assembly FIG 2 2 Take one of the fence tracks Part 14 shown in the parts list diagram page 2 and one of the track mounting angle Part 13 and align the three 1 4 threaded holes in the angle to the slots on the fence track Take one of the 1 4 20 x 3 4 hex head bolts and place one 1 4
10. the end of the fence over the track and look directly down through the open slot in the base of the fence frame and visually line up the hole in the rectangular T nut Then insert the threaded tip of the extension knob through the slot fence and into the threaded hole in the T nut Fig 9 Twisting the lock down knob clockwise will fasten the fence to the tracks and hold the fence firmly in position FIG 9 FIG 10 ADJUSTING THE SCALES ON THE TRACKS 10 The scales on the fence tracks are adjustable for added versatility in positioning the fence To adjust the scales loosen the Knurled nut underneath the fence track adjust the scale and re tighten the nut Fig 10 You can use the scales as a zero reference point by adjusting the scales to 0 once your fence is set up in your desired position relevant to the router bit you are using FIG 11 CENTERING THE FENCE TO THE TABLE 11 The Mast R Fence offers a unique means of keeping the fence centered on the table with a nylon bushing Take the 1 4 20 x 5 8 bolt Part 10 and insert into the nylon spacer Part 11 and thread on one of the square 1 4 20 nuts Part 7 Do not thread the square nut on all the way 12 Slide the square nut into the front T slot under the left end of the fence Fig 11 Leave the assembly loose and approximately 1 in from the end of the fence 13 Slide the fence with the nylon spacer attached into the T slot on the l
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