Craftsman pmn Instruction Manual
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1. SKIL 1835U 1875U Plan for Routers trend routing technology drilled into base required to be of router 2 off 6mm dia through holes Threaded hole for lead on piece Router Table for the Craftsman Position of plate Plan showing positions of holes required to be drilled in base of Elu MOF96 E Mk1 and other similar makes dd Underside view of Elu MOF 96 E Mk1 base FRONT trend Router Table for the Craftsman routing technology WLUQO xoJdde a 3 3 89 ae m 3 O z 3 gt 3 gt Q o o ol 3 3 Ne NM E e wem I Oo Pd Zn re JOJBWEIP WLUg s joy yno Z Plan showing gasket required for ELU OF97 E 34 trend routing technology Router Table for the Craftsman 2 through holes 8mm diameter aN ER 60mm ETA 75mm Plan showing gasket required for Bosch POF52 400A 500A amp 600 ACE approx 100mm 35 approx 145mm MATERIAL MIN 3 2mm 1 8 THICK2. 10 A scrap piece of timber should be placed behind the workpiece to prevent breakout Router Table for the Craftsman Typical width of tenon is 1 3 of thickness of material Shoulder Face Side Face Edge fig Z 1 Clamp Plate Line B Wing Nut ve f 3 Push block Workpiece side flush against face of fence Line A Top cutting edge Face of Fence Outermost cutting edge insert Plate Ring amp Edge of Insert Hole Max width 4 fig Z 2 26 Edge workpiece flush against face of fence ult d insert Plate Ring fig Z4 Lm End of tenon Router Table for the Craftsman trend routing technology to socket for plug of router to plug at mains supply Spare Parts for Router Table Model CRT A CRT B CRT C and CRT X 28 MAI EI TIT 73 NABI Profiling Top Guard m lt PART NO DESCRIPTION Spring Pressure Clamp PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 WP CRT 01 WP CRT 02 WP CRT 03 WP CRT 04 WP CRT 05 WP CRT 06 WP CRT 07 WP CRT 08 WP CRT 09 WP CRT 10 WP CRT 11 WP CRT 12 WP CRT 14 WP CRT 15 WP CRT 16 WP CRT 17 WP CRT 18 WP CRT 19 WP CRT 20 WP CRT 21 WP CRT 22 WP CRT 23 WP CRT 24 WP CRT 25 WP CRT 26 WP CRT 27
3. 11 Switch router on and allow to reach full running speed a Position the workpiece against the Lead On Pin as shown in fig Y 3 The Workpiece should not contact the cutter Router Table for the Craftsman b Gradually swing workpiece towards cutter until template engages the guide bearing c Feed workpiece against the rotation of the cutter whilst swinging the workpiece away from the Lead On Pin At this point the guided bearing is acting as the guide Progressively feed the workpiece anti clockwise around the shape of the template ensuring that the guide bearing always stays in contact with the template d When the complete edge of the workpiece has been machined slide the workpiece away from the cutter If you are unfamiliar with the above procedure then the technique should be practised before switching on the router Special Notes 1 Always keep the workpiece moving in a precise steady movement to prevent the material from burning 2 Never let go of the workpiece Always keep an even pressure of the workpiece against the bearing Do not use too much pressure 3 f you wish to stop routing halfway through the operation Simply slide the workpiece away from the cutter before switching off the router 4 Ifthe template inadvertently comes away from the bearing and so does not emulate the template do not stop Complete the operation and repeat the procedure for the edge concerned 5 Itis advisable to repe
4. 12 Switch on router 13 Pass timber over cutter with a consistant feed speed Ensure even pressure is kept on the workpiece down onto the table and against the back fence Always ensure that your hand positions are never near the cutter Use the correct procedure as shown in figs V 3a c Use the push stick to safely maintain pressure on narrow timbers 14 The Workpiece Support can be used to plane an edge The cutter should be set approximately 2mm proud of the Back Fence The material should be routed until the planed edge passes onto the outfeed fence Switch off router slide or pivot material away from cutter Replace material and bring Workpiece Support out until it touches the material Tighten knob and continue routing fig V 3c 21 trend Router Table for the Craftsman routing technology W Using Router Table for Grooving The router table can be used for operations away from the edge of the workpiece such as grooving fluting veining etc Always unplug the router before making any setting adjustments or changing bits When routing always feed against the rotation of the cutter Feed workpiece in the direction of arrow in fig W 2 For maximum accuracy one edge of your workpiece edge sliding against the fence must be true and straight Set up your fence as follows 1 Raise Safety Dust Guard and rest it against the extraction point 2 Position the fence
5. CRT 4 Hose Adaptor 58mm OD to 39mm ID CRT 3 The hose has an outside diameter of 39mm and inside diameter of 32mm and is designed to fit the hose adap tor The hose adaptor is a unique design allowing it to Extraction Hose CRT 4 Hose Adaptor CRT 3 Hose Adaptor CRT 3 Extraction Adaptor Tube Adaptor Fitting Adaptor Clip fig R Router Table for the Craftsman swivel freely when fitted to the hose Assembly of Hose Adaptor 1 Slide Adaptor Clip onto end of the Extraction Hose CRT 4 with tabs facing outwards Screw the Adaptor Fitting anti clockwise onto hose ensuring that the Extraction Hose is screwed in all the way Fit the Adaptor Tube by locating the holes with the tabs of the Adaptor Clip Push the assembly into the back fence connection point with a slight twisting action to ensure a tight fit Fit the other end of the extraction hose to your dust extractor Extraction Point Back Fence trend Router Table for the Craftsman routing technology T Assembly of Spring Pressure Clamps 6 Slide Pressure Strip into the slot in Horizontal Bar aligning the holes Insert the Retaining Screw The Optional Spring Pressure Clamps can be mounted ensuring it goes in through the un threaded side of to the Back Fence When adjusted to suit the width and the hole first thickness of the material it ensures the material is held down onto the surface to obtain accurate machining
6. insert one of the Back Fence Fixing Bolts through one of the holes on the right side of the Table Surface from the underside and the short slot in the Back Fence Make sure square shoulder of the bolt fits into the square recess in the underside of the Table Surface 3 While holding the bolt in place fit the flat washer and large knob onto the bolt to secure loosely the Back Fence to the Table Surface 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for table slot and fence slot on the left hand side of the Table Surface Fig P 3 15 trend Router Table for the Craftsman routing technology Mitre Fence Components Mitre Fence Head x 1 Small Size Knob x 1 Botxi Washer x 1 Pointer x 1 Securing Bolt x 1 Qo Mitre Bar x 1 16 trend Router Table for the Craftsman routing technology Q Assembly of Mitre Fence Knob a 1 Identify the components required see opposite Flat washer 2 Insert the pin of the Mitre Fence Head into the Mitre Bar Mitre fence head 3 Insert the Securing Bolt and fit the Flat Washer and Securing Knob small size 4 Remove any flash on the plastic pointer with a Pointer sharp knife Mitre bar pnm Zi 5 Position the pointer as shown in fig Q 1 and insert jd Securing bolt f amp Hex nut the bolt then fit the nut fig Q 1 Edge of Mitre Fence Slot Alignment of Back Fence to Mitre Fence Slot nn
7. trend routing technology CONTENTS Page Contents Introduction Tools Required 1 Safety Precautions Specs Cutter Care Advice 3 Assembly Instructions A Assembly of Legs 5 B Mounting Table to Workbench or Workboard 5 C Mounting Table to a Workmate 5 D Identification of Mounting Holes and Screws 8 E Re Drilling of Router Base 8 F Re Drilling of Insert Plate 9 G Re Drilling of Insert Plate and Router base 9 H Fitting Insert Plate to Table Surface 10 L Fitting Router to Insert Plate 10 J Selecting amp Fitting Insert Plate Rings 11 K Fitting Lead on Pin 11 L Assembly amp Mounting of Tenon Push Block 13 M Assembly of Safety Dust Guard to Back Fence 13 N Assembly of Back Fence 15 P Attachment of Back Fence to Table 15 Q Assembly amp Alignment of Mitre Fence 17 R Fitting of No Volt Release Switch 17 Optional Accessories S Dust Extraction Equipment 18 T Assembly of Spring Pressure Clamp 19 U Assembly of Profiling Top Guard 20 Operation V Edging amp Profiling using the Back Fence 21 W Using Router Table for Grooving 22 X Using Mitre Fence 22 Y Using the Profiling Top Guard 24 Z End Cutting with the Tenon Push Block 26 Spare Parts Diagram 28 Appendix Plan for base of Hitachi TR12 30 Plan for base of Ryobi R600 RE600 31 Plan for base of Skil 1835U 1875U1 32 Plan for base of Elu MOF96 E Mk1 and other similar makes 33 Plan for the Elu OF97 E gasket 34 Plan
8. 1 Measure the distance from each end of Back Fence to edge of Mitre Fence slot in the Table Surface as shown in fig Q 2 Adjust the position of the Back Fence to ensure both distances are equal K ll ETON n 2 Position Mitre Gauge in slot as shown in fig Q 2 R No Volt Release Switch NVRS 230V Standard accessory on tables made from 1 3 97 The No volt Release Switch can be fitted to the table leg or workboard to provide easy access to On Off buttons Should the power be turned off at source the router will not restart until the green start button is pressed The switch is for use with 230 volt routers up to 1850 watts 1 With the fixing kit supplied mount the No Volt Release Switch on the right side of the router table using the holes already drilled o puyat mains supply to socket for plug of router fig U 1 fig U 2 17 trend routing technology OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES R Dust Extraction Equipment The Back Fence is provided with an extraction point for fitting to suitable dust extractors The internal hole diameter is 57mm 2 1 4 Suitable fittings with 57mm outside diameter are available with most extractor units Only a dust extractor unit recommended for use in the workshop should be used A suitable adaptor and extraction hose can be purchased as optional accessories as follows Extraction Hose 39mm OD 3 metre length
9. Top Guard is in the routing of shields from MDF Board Medium Density Fibreboard as follows Design of shield Producing a Shield 1 Construct an actual size template of the shield design from 6mm MDF hardwood or plywood ensuring that it is accurate and free from imperfec tions Remember the finished product will only be as good as the template 2 Fixthe template to the back of the workpiece to be used using screws or double sided tape 3 Rough cut the workpiece to the shape of the template using a band saw or jigsaw leaving 2 3mm oversize 4 Remove the Back Fence assembly from the table 5 Fit the Lead on Pin as described in section K 6 Fitthe fine height adjuster if one is available for your router This will allow the height of the cutter to be adjusted accurately 7 Fita self guided trimmer cutter 8 Lay the workpiece with template fitted face down on the table surface Adjust the height of the cutter using the plunge and lock mechanism on the router or use the fine height adjuster if fitted Ensure that the bearing will contact the template and the cutting edge of the cutter will machine the full edge of the workpiece See fig Y 1 9 Lock off plunge mechanism of router to ensure that the plunge mechanism will not inadvertently move during routing 10 Fitthe Profiling Top Guard as described in Section T and adjust height to give a 6 12mm gap between the top of cutter and underside of tem plate
10. b Less load on cutter and router c Far less risk of workpiece snatching Definition of Snatching This can be described as the cutter catching the workpiece and projecting it away from the direction of rotation The workpiece is often taken from the operator s hands and projected across the work area It can have potentially dangerous consequences if the cutter is unguarded and or the operator s hands are too close to the cutter Damage to the cutter can also be caused Router Table for the Craftsman The following precautions should be made to avoid a potentially dangerous situation 1 Fitthe Profiling Top Guard this will prevent fingers contacting the cutter 2 Always rout in the direction which opposes the direction of rotation of the cutter Routing with the direction of the cutter is called back cutting and will cause snatching 3 Use the Lead On Pin to provide support for the workpiece during the initial start of the routing operation it will also ensure that you approach the cutter from the correct side 4 When a deep cut is required or the material is particularly dense then take two or three passes 5 Ensure the cutter always has a sharp cutting edge 6 Do not reduce pressure of the workpiece or let go of it Always keep both hands on the workpiece and keep an even pressure against the guide bearing 7T Do not use too great a feed speed If the revolu tions of the router drop it is a good indication t
11. of the workpiece The Back Fence is pre arilled to accept both Spring Pressure Clamps Before tightening the Vertical Pillar Bolts ensure that the Vertical Pillar will allow the block to be positioned parallel to the Back Fence with the knob engaging on the flat of the Vertical Pillar Adjustment 1 Remove Back Fence from Table Surface The Spring Pressure Clamps will require adjusting to 2 Insert Vertical Pillar Bolt through the underside of suit the height and width of material being routed The the Back Fence Pressure Strips should provide enough pressure to prevent the material lifting from the Table Surface but 3 Fit washer and screw on the Vertical Pillar Tighten not too much as to create friction which would prevent the screw securely to ensure pillar is vertical material from sliding freely The block assembly with Horizontal Bar and Pressure Strip can be removed from the Vertical Pillars when not required The Vertical Pillars can be left in position and will not impede the 5 Slide Horizontal Bar through Connector Block Tenon Push Block system 4 Fit knobs to Connector Block and slide it onto Vertical Pillar Spring Pressure Clamp Set CRT 10 Pressure Strip Retaining Slot Screw Y A 0 Knob GR Connector ris Block Horizontal Bar Vertical Bar Q Vertical Pillar Bolt 4mm Allen Key fig S 19 trend Router Table for the Craftsman routing technolog
12. use of the optional accessory Profiling Top Guard is highly recommended to safely carry out this type of routing operation See section Y for more information Identify the Lead On Pin see below Lead on Pin x 1 1 Screw the Lead on Pin by hand into the Threaded Hole in the Insert Plate see Fig K 2 With a flat screwdriver tighten the pin securely 3 When you do not require the Lead on Pin keep it in a safe place as it is easily misplaced Insert Plate Ring Insert plate ring trend Router Table for the Craftsman routing technology Tenon Push Block Components Clamp Rod x 1 Spring Washer n Washer x 1 Wing Nut x 1 Clamp Plate x 1 Push Block x 1 Safety Dust Guard Components Po Pivot Pin x 1 Push Nuts x 2 Dust Guard x 1 not shown actual size 12 trend Router Table for the Craftsman routing technology L Assembly of Tenon Push Block 1 Identify the components required see opposite Hex f nut Spring washer 2 Screw the smaller threaded end of the Clamp Rod Small threaded end into threaded hole in Clamp Plate until the plate Shoulder bottoms on it s shoulder make sure clamp is OA oriented such that letter C is facing outwards as f Long threaded end shown in fig L 1 and tightly secure Clamp Plate to n x Clamp Rod with a 11mm AF spanner t Clamp a washer 3 Insert the
13. x M5 x 10mm 4 Following models will fit insert plate Jl i i AEG OFSE2000 L M6 x 25 M6 x 12mm 3 a N Bosch GOF1300ACE M M6 x 35 L n M6 x 35mm 3 Freud FT2000 E M6 x 12 O LA Hitachi M12V M12SA N M5 x 10 ju O Spring 3 4 x1 4 L washer Packing N N 3 Washer 9 M 9 9 1 M6 6mm O Threaded hole nut Washer for Lead On pin jJ 3 3 CRT PLATE X inc Fixing Pack supplied with Router Table CRT X e a Fixing Pack Router Models Holes Fixings M6 x 12mm 3 Require re drilling of insert plate see Section F Skil 1835 1875UI see p 32 No 10 32 M6 x 35mm 3 UNF x 3 8 P N Festo OF900 E OF2000 E M6 x 354 Dum No 10 32UNF LZ E Hitachi FM8 ZK2008 M6 x 354 n Spring washer 2 3 3 4 x1 4 Washer 3 ea Threaded hole for Lead On pin M6 nut 3 Remove plastic base of router before fitting router to insert plate Requires fitting of washer spring washer and nut Requires user made packing piece gasket please see end of section D on page 8 Requires fitting of washer spring washer nut and three 3 4 x1 4 packing washers which are placed between plate and router base for each fixing trend routing technology D Identification of Mounting Holes and Screws See previous page to 1 Identify which Insert Plate has been supplied with your Router Table 2 ldentify the mounting holes and fixing screws includi
14. 0A 1700ACE A1 A2 M6 x 12 B Black amp Decker BD780 E KW780 E C M4 x 12 oC of 6 x 25mm 3 Dewalt DW613 A1 M6 x 10 M6 x 16mm 3 Require re drilling of router base see Section E Elu MOF 96 E Mk 1 B M6 x 25 A1 A1 M6 x 35mm Black amp Decker SR100 B M6 x 25 EO 3 AEG OFS450S OFS50 OFS720 amp 2 um OFSE850 B M6 x 254 0 B Wesher 3 4 Metabo OF1028 OFE1229 A1 M6 x 35 C 3 hood Perles OF808 Stayer PR50 B M6 x 25 6 AR 8 Ryobi R500 R502 A1 M6 x 354 T Threaded hole a Kango R85508 Holzher 2335 2355 B M6 x 25 ix for Lead On pin Virutex FR77C 78C B M6 x 35 see page 33 CRT PLATE B inc Fixing Pack supplied with Router Table CRT B f O O Fixing Pack Router Models Holes Fixings j D D Following models will fit insert plate mu M4 x 12mm 4 Hitachi M8 MBV D M5 x 10 Peugeot DF55E DEF570E E M5 x 16 E Ryobi RE120 R150 R151 E M5 x 16 VIN Makita 3620 F M5 x 16 G id z z Ms x 10mm 4 Require re drilling of insert plate see Section F o 9 Hitachi TR12 M5 x 10 see page 30 D D TNT M5 x 16mm 2 Ryobi R600 RE600 M4 x 12 see page 31 M5 x 16 a Threaded hole A g bd forLead Onpin CRT PLATE C inc Fixing Pack supplied with Router Table CRT C O O Fixing Pack Router Models Holes Fixings H M4 x 12mm 2 Following models will fit insert plate G1 M4 x 20mm 1 Black amp Decker BD66 G1 M4 x 12 M6 x 25mm 3 G2 M4 x 20 f DN E Bosch
15. 10 router will make adjustment of the height far easier and hence is highly recommended NOTE Make a test cut on a piece of waste material prior E to carrying out any routing operation T 1 Mark the width and depth of cut required onto the ou Bo p cm ps lg end of the timber See fig V 1 for typical profiling and edging operation which can be carried out fig V 1 2 Place timber up against Back Fence 3 Release Back Fence Fixing Bolts 4 Adjust Back Fence until required width of cut is achieved See fig V 2a If bearing guided cutters are used ensure that the Back Fence is in line with the bearing or slightly behind it The Back Fence will give more support and provides the retractable Safety Dust Guard and Spring Pressure Clamp facility 5 Lock Back Fence Fixing Bolts 6 Release plunge mechanism on router 7 Adjust the depth of cut using the Fine Adjuster if fitted see fig V 2b 8 Lock off plunge mechanism of router 9 Lower Safety Dust Guard and check it will retract freely over the workpiece 10 Adjust the Spring Pressure Clamps if fitted to suit the thickness and width of the timber 11 Ensure that you have a Pushstick within easy reach when routing
16. GOF 900A 900ACE H M6 x 35 py 8 x 20mm 2 Ryobi REGOON R600N M8 x 20 40 Threaded hole O for Lead On pin Spring 3 4 x1 4 washer 0 Packing 3 Washer 9 Og nut Washer 3 3 Requires fitting of washer spring washer and nut Requires user made packing piece gasket please see end of section D 4 i on page 8 Remove plastic base of router before fitting router to insert plate Requires fitting of washer spring washer nut and three 3 4 x1 4 packing washers which are placed between plate and router base for each fixing z6 trend routing technology CRT PLATE D Router Table for the Craftsman inc Fixing Pack supplied with Router Table CRT D 5 5 Fixing Pack Router Models Holes Fixings M4 x 12mm 4 Following models will fit insert plate J2 K2 K1 J2 K2 Makita 3612BR Ji M5 x 16 J2 M4 x 12 V M5 x 16mm 2 J AJ Ti Makita 3612 K1 M5 x 16 A A Makita 3612C K2 M4 x 12 J2 K2 K1 J J2 K2 o G Om Threaded hole Je bd forLead Onpin L CRT PLATE E inc Fixing Pack supplied with Router Table CRT E gt ae 5 m Fixing Pack Router Models Holes Fixings K
17. L Fit the correct insert ring into the the insert plate to suit the diameter of the cutter being used see section J Adjust the height and depth of the cutter to suit the cut required Position workpiece between Clamp Plate and Push Block so that it s side is flush against the face of the Back Fence the end to be cut is resting on the edge of the insert plate hole and edge marked with lines A and B is facing the router cutter Clamp workpiece in this position by tightening the Wing Nut on the Clamp Rod while making sure that Clamp Plate stays orientated on workpiece See fig Z 2 Slide Push Block and workpiece back to the position as shown in fig Z 3 When routing always feed against the rotation of the cutter Feed workpiece in the direction shown by the arrow Switch router on While holding Push Block and guidig workpiece against fence with both hands and fingers at a safe distance from cutter fig Z 3 Turn router off unclamp workpiece and slide Push Block back to original position Position and clamp the opposite side of workpiece make sure the wing nut is tight just enough to clamp workpiece in position and end to be cut is resting on the edge of insert plate hole Repeat step 6 and 7 To cut ends of tenon position and clamp workpiece so that the edge of the workpiece is held flush against the face of the fence and end to be cut should be resting on edge of insert plate hole See fig Z 4 Repeat steps 6 and 7
18. WP CRT 28 WP CRT 29 WP CRT 30 WP CRT 31 WP CRT 32 WP CRT 33 WP CRT 34 WP CRT 36 WP CRT 38 WP CRT 39 WP CRT 40 Table Surface Table Leg Washer Carriage Bolt Nut Mitre Bar Pointer Bolt Groove Pin Mitre Fence Head Small Size Knob Insert Plate Ring Set Star Washer Washer Securing Bolt Back Fence Retractable Safety Guard Pivot Pin Workpiece Support Push Block Clamp Rod Clamp Plate Workpiece Support Adjustment Bolt Push Nut Wing Nut Flat Washer Dome Headed Screw Spring Washer Large Size Knob Medium Size Knob Label Router Table Warning Label Fence Label Fence Hex Nut Lead on Pin Nylock Nut Insert Plate Retaining Bolt WP CRT 41 WP CRT 42 WP CRT 43 WP CRT 44 WP CRT 45 CRT PLATE A CRT PLATE B CRT PLATE C CRT PLATE X WP CRT 50 WP CRT 51 WP CRT 52 WP NUT 11 WP WASH 09 WP CRT 57 WP NUT 05 WP WASH 29 WP WASH 39 WP SCW 16 WP CRT 62 WP SCW 29 WP WASH 50 WP CRT 65 WP CRT 66 WP KNB 01 WP CRT 68 WP CRT 70 WP AK 04 WP AK 03 MANU RT WP SCW 20 WP CRT 75 WP CRT 76 CRT PLATE D CRT PLATE E NVRS 230V PUSHSTICK 1 Insert Plate Adjustment Bolt Fixing Pack for Insert Plate A Fixing Pack for Insert Plate B Fixing Pack for Insert Plate C Fixing Pack for Insert Plate X Insert Plate Set A Insert Plate Set B Insert Plate Set C Insert Plate Set X Mitre Fence Assembly complete Push Block Assembly complete Back Fence Assembly complete Wing Nut Washer Plate Nut Sp
19. able is purchased Additional modification may be required for certain models of router and are described in sections E to G Additional tools may be required to make these modifications Choice of router will depend on shank size of cutters that will be used Higher powered routers will be required for using larger diameter cutters or for making heavier cuts Additional plates can be purchased if more than one type of router is to be mounted to the table trend routing technology SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Always switch off the power and unplug the router when changing cutters or when making adjustments Always wear protective goggles when routing Wear sound protective ear muffs when routing for long periods of time Do not wear loose clothing Make sure baggy sleeves are rolled up and ties are removed Always remove spanners and allen keys from the table surface before switching router on Keep hands well clear of the router cutter when routing Avoid accidental starting of the router Make sure the power switch is in the Off position before plugging in and connecting to the electrical supply Fit the no volt release switch for ultimate safety Never leave the router unattended when running Always wait until the router comes to a complete stop before making any adjustments Do not switch the router on with the cutter touching the workpiece Make a push stick and u
20. and trim off all flashes see fig J 1 Selecting the correct size of Ring 2 Selectan Insert Plate Ring with an inside diameter approximately 1 4 6mm larger than the maximum diameter of the cutter to be used This will give 1 8 3mm gap around the cutter to allow the chips to clear 3 AniInsert Plate Ring is not required for cutters having a diameter of 1 3 4 45mm or larger as the Insert Plate will provide enough support for the workpiece Trim flash 4 Do not use router cutters having diameters larger here than 50mm 2 Always ensure the aperture on the base of your router will allow the cutter to protrude through it without touching it Fig J 1 Fitting Insert Plate Rings The Insert Plate Rings are designed to be snapped into the Insert Plate Slide the large tab under the edge of the Aperture Hole in the Insert Plate as shown in fig J 2 5 Using you thumb press down on the Insert Plate Ring until the small tab snaps into position Ensure the Insert Plate Ring is fully seated into the Aperture Hole 6 To remove the Insert Plate Ring release the small tab from the edge of the Aperture Hole and pull the Ring out K Fitting Lead on Pin The Lead on Pin is a safety feature for profiling straight or shaped workpieces with a bearing guided cutter without using a back fence It will prevent the cutter from snatching the workpiece especially when using larger cutters or when making heavier cuts The
21. at the operation in order to improve the finish of the workpiece 6 Keeps hands away from the cutter even if the guard is fitted in order to give a good safety margin Minimal finishing should be required before the next operation If natural woods are used consideration should be given to breakout of short grain which will effect your decision as to where to start the routing operation in order to prevent it 24 trend routing technology Moulding the Shield A suitable bearing guided cutter should be chosen to mould the shield 1 Remove plug from mains 2 Fit chosen moulding cutter 3 Adjust height of cutter to achieve shape required If the full edge of the workpiece is to be machined leave the template attached to the workpiece so as to provide a guide for the bearing Otherwise the template can be removed providing there is sufficient edge for the bearing to follow See fig Y 2 4 Repeat the same routing procedure as before If the profile required involves excessive removal of material it is advisable to take two passes with the cutter First reduce the height of the cutter protrud ing from the table this in effect reduces the amount of material which will be removed or fit a larger bearing if one is available for that particular cutter The second pass can then be made to give the required finish Carrying out this two stage routing operation has many advantages a Improved finish on workpiece
22. behind the router bit for the desired cutting depth the distance of cut from the edge of the workpiece as shown in fig W 1 3 Securely tighten Back Fence Fixing Bolts and lower the guard over the cutter 4 Make the cut by sliding the straight edge of workpiece against the fence Use a Pushstick as shown in fig W 2 For each successive cut the fence would need to be re adjusted X Using Mitre Fence Your Mitre Fence will be required to give extra support for routing small workpieces or ends of large workpieces See fig X NOTE For all routing operations requiring use of the Mitre Fence along with the fence be sure to align fence with mitre bar slot before making any cuts It is advisable to fit a waste piece of material to the Mitre Fence or behind the component to prevent breakout of the wood grain If using Mitre Fence to trim the end off a piece of mate rial the Workpiece Support can be brought forward with the cutter to support the material after the cut see fig X fig W 1 fig W 2 209 pushstick trend Router Table for the Craftsman routing technology Craft Range Cutter Ref C116 Table Surface Insert Plate Insert Ring Lead on Pin fig Y 1 Craft Range Cutter Ref C078 Insert Plate Table Surface fig Y 2 Poke trend routing technology Y Using The Profiling Top Guard Example A typical application using the Profiling
23. commodate bolt sizes up to M6 If a workboard is used this will allow quick mounting and removal from a workbench by using G clamps C Mounting Table to a Workmate The Router Table can also be fiited by using No 12 self tapping screws not provided through the centre holes in the legs to a 125mm 5 batten which will enable the Router Table to be quickly mounted and removed from a Black amp Decker Workmate or similar workmate by simple clamping the batten between the jaws See fig C oi Star Nut washer Fig A 2 Table leg Workboard or Workbench Fig B 125mm 5 wide Batten Self tapping screw trend routing technology Router Table for the Craftsman CRT PLATE A inc Fixing Pack supplied with Router Table CRT A Fixing Pack Router Models Holes Fixings M4 x 12mm 3 Following models will fit insert plate Elu MOF 69 96 E Mk 2 A1 M6 x 10 M6 x 10mm 2 Elu OF97 E A1 M6 x 16 O oO O Elu MOF 131 177 E A1 A2 M6x12 M6 x 12mm 3 Bosch POF 52 400 500A 600ACE B M6 x 12 Bosch GOF 160
24. de Please see page 35 for plan This gasket is then placed between the underside of the plate in the table and the underside of the router 7T f E NNE Packing i e piece Bosch POF52 400A 500A amp 600ACE Router Table for the Craftsman base The fixing screws can then be used to secure The use of a gasket serves two purposes firstly it allows for secure fixing of the router and secondly due to the small aperture in the router it allows the tabs of the insert rings to fit tightly to the plate Enlarging the aperture in the base of the router is also advised if large diameter tooling is to be used iii For Bosch GOF900A and 1300ACE three 3 4 x1 4 packing washers are used on each screw to pack out the base of the router from the underside of the insert plate These packing washers allow the tabs of the inset rings to fit tightly in the plate 3 4 amp 1 4 packing washers Bosch GOF900A amp 1300ACE Re drilling of Router Base 1 Invert your router onto a suitable surface 2 Placethe Insert Plate facing upwards onto the base of your router 3 Identify holes A1 and A2 or holes B on the Insert Plate 4 Fitalarge diameter cutter max 58mm diam into your router and tighten collet 5 Hetract plunge mechanism and lock off allowing cutter to protrude through the base 6 Adjust position of the Ins
25. ert Plate to centralise the cutter within the centre hole of the Insert Plate 7 Ensure that the threaded hole in the Insert Plate faces the same side as on off switch and fine height adjuster if fitted so as these are easily accessible when the router is fitted to the table 8 Ensure that the holes you are about to drill in the base do not interfere with any of the features on the trend routing technology i ii 10 11 12 router or any webbings in the casting of the router base A slight turning of the plate may be required to miss such obstructions The base of the following routers must be drilled with two 6mm diameter holes MOF96 E Mk1 Black amp Decker SR100 AEG OFS450S OFS50 OFS720 OFSE850 Perles OF808 Stayer PR50 Kango R85508S Holzher 2335 2355 Virutex FR77C 78C Please see page 33 for plan Holes B on the plate will be used The base of the following routers must be drilled with two 6mm diameter holes Metabo OF 1028 OFE1228 Ryobi R500 R502 Holes A1 on the plate will be used Mark the centre of the holes onto the base Remove plate and mark the centre of the holes with a centre punch Drill a hole at these points with a 6mm diameter drill bit Clean up edges of holes if required Re drilling of Insert Plate Remove or photocopy the plan from the appendix of this manual Invert the router and lay the plan onto the base Identify the appropriate holes on
26. for the Bosch POF52 400A 500A amp 600 ACE gasket 35 Router Table for the Craftsman INTRODUCTION This Router Table is designed for the woodworking Craftsman and especially those new to the art of routing The Router Table has the necessary features to extend the versatility of most portable routers when profiling edging rebating and jointing The table includes the following features e Alarge machined aluminium Table Surface A Back Fence with Workpiece Support and Dust Extraction Point A clear Retractable Safety Dust Guard An adjustable sliding Mitre Fence A sliding Push Block for producing tenons A pre arilled Insert Plate to fit most popular routers Insert Rings to reduce the 2 1 8 54mm cutter aperture A Lead on pin for safer profiling with bearing guided cutters without a Back Fence No Volt Release Switch 230 volts e Plastic Pushstick The following Optional Extras are also available through your Trend stockist Spring Pressure Clamps e Safety Profiling Top Guard Extraction Hose and Adaptor TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY OF TABLE A set of spanners and a screwariver are required for the initial assembly of the table Additional screws or nuts bolts will be required for mounting the table to a suitable surface Screwdriver with flat head pM l Spanners 8mm 10mm and 11mm MOUNTING OF ROUTERS Most popular makes of router can be mounted to the table providing the correct model of t
27. hat either too deep a pass is being made and or the cutter is blunt Therefore reduce the depth of cut and or resharpen your cutter If the above points are followed profile routing using bearing guided cutters is both safe and rewarding It is however advisable for those new to routing to avoid using larger diameter cutters until proficient with the technique described Under no circumstances should this type of operation be carried out with cutters not having a guide ball bearing or pin Workpiece Workpiece Top Guard Lead On Pin Workpiece position 3 position 2 position 1 posco EN eT L P3 X i S X i co 1 oO I i C i QO Cutter Rotation Se ee U AN cst Y ES 1 1 1 J 1 1 e I V T n x 5 E r YT ae ei n i NS X X 7 Oo 25 fig Y 3 trend routing technology Z End Cutting with the Tenon Push Block The Push Block facility is ideal for producing tenons and sliding dovetails The retractable dust guard cannot be used when carrying our push block operations Therefore extra care must be taken to ensure that hands are kept well clear of the cutter Ensure that the workpiece is true and the end is square and smooth 1 Mount push block assembly on the Back Fence see section
28. isable to periodically check the router collet nut for wear USEFUL ADVICE 1 Judge your feed rate by the sound of the motor In time the operator will acquire a feel for the router and a feed speed relative to the work will come naturally Too slow a feed will result in burning Do not take too deep a cut in one pass Take light cuts with many passes to maintain cutter speed and improve finish Apply the normal precautions as with any electric power tool The main abuse of routing machines is the inclination for operators to overload them The motto is Keep the revs up The drop in revolutions should not exceed if possible more than 20 of full running speed The motor of a router is susceptible to the accumulation of sawdust and wood chips and should be blown out or vacuumed frequently to prevent interference with normal motor ventilation Do not store the Router Table with router fitted on the floor as chips panel pins or dirt could drop into the air intake of the router Refer to the Instruction Manual supplied with your router for full details of it s features and safety information The use of a fine height adjuster is highly recommended if available for your router for accurately adjusting the height of the cutter Do not use strong detergents or organic solvents to clean the Router Table or any of its components trend Router Table for the Craftsman routing technology Table Comp
29. knob is loosened the Workpiece Support should slide back amp forth in the aperture for take up adjustment P Attachment of Back Fence to Table The Back Fence is provided as a guide against which the workpiece should be held for accurate routing Freehand routing not holding work against the fence should be avoided unless the cutter has a bearing guide or pin Then the Lead on Pin should be fitted to prevent the cutter from snatching the workpiece When attaching the Back fence to the Table Surface care should be taken not to knock the protruding cutter if it has already been fitted Two round holes on the right side of the Table Surface and one long slot on the left hand side of the Table Surface are provided for attaching the Back Fence Fig P 1 For all edge cutting and end cutting operations attach fence using the front hole and the slot This will allow adequate adjustment of the Back Fence to suit the cutter diameter and depth of cut See fig P 2 potete e bol For all routing operations away from edge on the under side of workpiece such as grooving fluting veining mE E Fence using the back hole and the slot BPA we E Dust extraction should be used with the Back Fence at all times to Pee clogging of MARS waste see page 18 Fania 1 Position Back Fence assembly to Table Surface Fig P 2 as shown in fig P 1 2 Depending upon the type of routing operation
30. longer threaded end of Clamp Rod through hole in Push Block and fit the flat washer and the Wing Nut onto it Push block Fig L 1 Mounting Push Block Assembly on Back Fence 1 Mount assembled Push Block on the Back Fence by aligning retaining rib on Push Block with the groove in the face of Back Fence See fig L 2 2 Slide push block assembly back and forth along entire length of Back Fence to ensure that it slides freely Occasional application of furniture spray wax on the sliding surfaces of the Push Block will improve the sliding motion Removing dust and chips from sliding surfaces of Push Block and Back Fence will ensure a good sliding motion back fence M Assembly of Safety Dust Guard to Back Fence PUSR OlOCK 1 Identify the components required see opposite 2 Position the guard on the Back Fence as shown in Fig L 2 fig M 3 Fit one of the Push Nuts onto one end of the Pivot Pin To ensure a secure fitting it will be necessary to tap it onto the pin with a hammer 4 Align the holes in the Back Fence with those on the s Dust Guard Push Nul Pivot Fin Push Nut 5 Insert the Pivot Pin through the holes 6 Fitthe remaining Push Nut onto the other end of the Pivot Pin It will be necessary to support the other end of the Pivot Pin onto the corner of a hard surface in order to tap the Push Nut securely onto i Sataty Dust Guard i Li the Pivot Pin with a hammer Y Lee 7 Ensure the gua
31. ng washers amp nuts if applicable which will be required to suit your router 3 Identify whether your router or the Insert Plate requires re drilling If at this point you realise you have ordered the incorrect model of Router Table for your router an exchange of the Insert Plate can be made direct with Trend see adaress on front cover Ensure that the fixing pack insert rings and insert plate are returned Please quote part number of plate required in the exchange Additional Insert Plates can be purchased through your nearest Trend stockist if you wish to fit other models of router to your router table See prevoius page for selection and spare parts diagram for price details Your Router should fall into one of the following catagories i No adjustment necessary Proceed to section H Please note for Elu OF97 E see section i below For Bosch POF 52 400A 500A and 600ACE see section D4 ii and for Bosch GOF900A and 1300ACE see section D4 iii ii Router base requires re arilling Proceed to section E iii Insert Plate requires re drilling Proceed to section F 4 i For the Elu OF97 E a 6 35mm 1 4 thick MDF or plywood gasket is required The central hole should be drilled out to 60mm in diameter and with two further holes of 8mm diameter and at 115mm centres Please see page 34 for plan ii For the Bosch POF DIY range of DIY routers a special gasket must be made in 3mm to 6mm thick plywood or MDF ma
32. onents Table Surface x1 se Star Dome Headed Washers Screws x12 x12 Table Leg x2 4 trend Router Table for the Craftsman routing technology ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS A Assembly of Legs 1 Identify the components required see opposite 2 Turn the Table Surface face down 3 Locate one of the Table Legs at one end of the Table Surface as shown in figure A 4 Insert the Dome Headed Screws through the six holes in the Table Surface and Table Leg Six screws are required for each of the two Table Legs 5 Lightly tighten the Nuts and Star Washers on to each Dome Headed Screw The Star Washers should be against the inside of the Table Leg 6 Repeat for the second Table Leg 7 Turn the table assembly the correct way and tighten all 12 Nuts with a 10mm spanner not provided B Mounting Table to Workbench or Workboard The Router Table must always be mounted onto a suitable workbench or workboard for stability Each Table Leg has three slotted holes at the bottom mounting Firmly secure the table assembly to a work bench or workboard using appropriate bolts and wing nuts not provided as shown in fig B The slots are 6mm wide x 16mm long and will ac
33. rd pivots freely Note Once the guard has been installed it is recommended that the Push Nuts are not removed Fig M ass trend Router Table for the Craftsman routing technology Back Fence Components Back Fence x 1 Workpiece Support x 1 c Medium Size Knob x 1 Washer x 1 Workpiece Support Adjustment Bolt x 1 m VV Vy 4 VV VAY Ml Large Size Knob x 2 Washer x 2 Back Fence Fixing Bolts x 2 jas trend Router Table for the Craftsman routing technology N Assembly of Back Fence Knob medium size 1 Identify the components required see opposite y p q pp Flat washer 2 Slide Workpiece Support through rectangular opening in the aperture provided in the Back Fence The V guide on the Back Fence should engage in the V guide on the under side of Workpiece Support see fig N and page 21 for use 3 Insert the Workpiece Support Adjustment Bolt through the hole in the underside of the Back Fence and through the slot in the Workpiece Workpiece j Support support Workpiece support adjustment bolt 4 While holding the head of the bolt in the hex recess on the underside of Back Fence place the flat Fig N washer over the bolt and screw on the Medium Bankck ence Size Knob g FikingwupBlta e When
34. ring Washer Star Washer M5 Bolt Perspex Guard Bolt M6 Washer Vertical Pillar Block Knob Horizontal Bar Pressure Strip Allen Key 4mm A F Allen Key 3mm A F Instruction Manual Retaining Screw Fixing Pack for Insert Plate D Fixing Pack for Insert Plate E Insert Plate Set D Insert Plate Set E 230 Volt No Volt Release Switch Plastic Pushstick Spare parts are available from your Trend stockist Prices exclude VAT and are subject to change 29 Router Table for the Craftsman trend routing technology APPENDIX Position of Router Handle t Position of Router Handle 4 holes for M5 M C screws FRONT OF CRT TABLE Plan for HITACHI TR12 Router 30 I SsJojnog 0093H 0094 IHOAH JO ueld 2 holes for M5 M C screws Bom m Position of Router Handle The plate for the CRT B table is pre drilled to accept the two central fixings M5 M C screw FRONT OF CRT TABLE e Position of Router Handle 4 holes for M4 M C screws ABojouyoa Buljnos puo4 uviusifv1 21 40f ejqe 1e1nog 3 Router Table for the Craftsman trend routing technology L Position of Router Handle m Position of Router Handle 3 holes for No 10 3 8 UNF M C Screws 59 25mm FRONT OF CRT TABLE 32
35. se it to move narrow workpieces across the cutting area Mount the Router Table securely to a work bench or to a workboard fitted to a suitable surface Check the function of the retractable safety guard before each use to ensure it rides easily over the workpiece Always use the back fence to guide the work Do not work freehand unless using bearing guided or pin guided cutters Always feed the workpiece against the rotation of the cutter Periodically check all nuts and bolts to make sure they are tight and secure Use dust extraction equipment SPECIFICATIONS Table surface Table height Aperture opening Back Fence opening Height of Back Fence 359mm 14 x 610mm 24 349mm 13 54mm 2 73mm 2 100mm 4 Router Table for the Craftsman CUTTER CARE 1 2 Do not drop cutters or knock them against hard objects Cutters should be kept clean Resin build up should be removed at regular intervals with a wire brush The use of a dry lubricant will act as a preventative eg Trendicote spray Take care not to allow excessive quantities of lubricant to come into contact with the Router Table Cutter shanks should be inserted into the collet at least 3 4 of shank length to prevent distortion A distorted collet should be discarded as it can cause vibration and damage the shank Do not overtighten collet as this will score the shank and create a weakness there It is also adv
36. sert the four Insert Plate Retaining Bolts and fit the four Nylock Nuts to secure the Insert Plate to the Table Surface and tighten securely see fig G 3 Fitting Router to Insert Plate 1 Turn the table onto its side invert the router and line up the Mounting Holes in the Insert Plate as identified in section D with the appropriate securing points in the base of the router 2 Insert the correct Router Fixing Bolts as identified in section D through the Insert Plate and into router base Fit appropriate washers and nuts if applicable see fig H Note Some models of router will require removal of plastic base prior to fitting see Section D and pages 6 and 7 Fig H Nylock Nut with Nylon ring facing up Insert plate adjustment bolt Fig G 1 Fig G 2 Threaded hole for Lead on Pin Insert plate retaining bolt Nylock Nut with Nylon ring facing down Fig G 3 trend Router Table for the Craftsman routing technology J Selecting amp Fitting Insert Plate Rings The Insert Plate Rings are designed to support the workpiece around the cutter to avoid small timber sections tipping or flexing when being machined 1 First separate all Insert Plate Rings from each other using a sharp knife
37. the plan to fit your model of router Line up the plan with the holes on the router and check the accuracy of their positions Draw cross lines on the insert plate with a pencil These cross lines bi secting the plate on both sides Cut around the plan of the router base so that the cross lines drawn on the paper plan are dissected Line up the lines on the insert plate and the lines on the paper plan ensuring that the threaded insert hole match Stick the paper plan onto the insert plate Using a centre punch mark centres of holes Drill the required hole size with a suitable metal drill bit Best results will be obtained if your power drill is mounted in a drill stand Router Table for the Craftsman 10 Countersink the hole with a countersink bit to a depth so the heads of the screws are slightly below the top surface Clean off any burrs created Note If you do not have the necessary equipment to carry out operations 7 and 8 then a local engineering shop will be able to carry them out accurately Re drilling both Insert Plate and Router Base 1 Invertthe router and lay the insert plate onto the upturned base ensuring threaded insert hole is in the correct position 2 Clamp the insert plate and router base together with two cramps 3 Ensuring that the drill bit will not foul any webbing or fixtures on the router base drill with a 6mm diameter drill bit into the insert plate and through the router base t
38. trend routing technology ROUTER TABLE for the Craftsman Instruction Manual Model Numbers CRT A CRT B CRT C CRT D CRT E CRT X Trend Machinery amp Cutting Tools Ltd Penfold Works Imperial Way Watford Hertfordshire WD2 4YF England Sales 01923 249911 Technical Enquiries 01923 224681 Fax 01923 236879 Email mailserver trend co uk WWW http www trendm co uk trend Routing Products from the UK Leader rre routing technology Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the Trend Router Table for the Craftsman We hope you enjoy many years of creative and productive use of this product Trend welcomes comments on this and all our products in our aim to develop and improve what we do to meet the needs of you the customer Please contact our Technical Department in the first instance if you have any comments or queries Trend is the UK s leading supplier of router cutters equipment and accessories Our Craft Range of Cutters referred to in this manual is designed specifically to meet the needs of amateur craftsmen and woodworking enthusiasts in quality and value For the professional woodworker the Trend Professional Range of Routing Products has become the industry s standard guide to the most comprehensive range of router cutters and related products available in the UK Please contact your nearest Trend stockist to obtain any of our products and for a copy of the latest Trend Routing Catalogue
39. wo holes approxi mately 75mm apart 4 Unclamp the router base and insert plate 5 Countersink the insert plate holes with a counter sink bit to a depth so the screw heads are slightly below the top surface Clean off any burrs created on both the insert plate and router base trend Router Table for the Craftsman routing technology H Fitting Insert Plate to Table Surface 1 Identify the components required see below Insert Plate NN Adjustable Bolts x4 Lf iudi Insert Plate Retaining Bolts x4 Nylock Nuts x 8 2 Assemble the four Insert Plate Adjustment Bolts and the four Nylock Nuts to table as shown in fig G1 After a few turns some resistance will be felt as the screws are gripped by the Nylock Nuts Screw just enough to leave a few threads protruding through the nut 3 Place the Insert Plate into the large opening in the table The position of the plate should be with the Threaded Hole to the front right of the Table Surface see fig G2 4 While pressing down on the Insert plate gradually adjust the Insert Plate Adjustable Bolts with a screwdriver until the Insert Plate is level with the Table Surface A steel rule or T square can be placed on the top of the Insert Plate to help this levelling process The Insert Plate must be be supported equally on all four Insert Plate Adjustment Bolts When pressure is applied the Insert Plate should be stable 5 In
40. y U Assembly of Profiling Top Guard Adjustment The use of the optional accessory Profiling Top Guard 1 The height of the Perspex Guard should be is highly recommended to safely carry out the profiling of adjusted to leave a 6mm to 12mm gap between the workpieces with a bearing guided cutter It will prevent top of the workpiece and the underside of the the operator s fingers inadvertantly contacting the cutter guard This will prevent fingers coming into contact with the cutter 1 Fitthe Bolt Star Washer Spring Washer and Nut in the sequence as indicated below 2 To adjust the height undo the wing nuts re position 2 Tighten nut securely with a 8mm spanner meguaro ana Tenancy 3 Fit Plate Washer and Wing Nut Section Y describes a typical application involving the use of bearing guided cutters with the Router Table 4 Slide the Perspex Guard in between the Plate and edge of Table Surface 5 Gently tighten Wing Nuts Profiling Top Guard CHT 2 M5 Bolt Star Washer Spring Washer Half Nut Plate Washer Wing Nut fig T 20 trend Router Table for the Craftsman routing technology OPERATION V Edging and Profiling using the Back Fence The router table has many advantages when profiling and edging operations are to be carried out especially on Craft Range Craft Range Craft Range narrow workpieces A Fine Height Adjuster fitted to the Ref C020 Ref C072 Ref C1
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