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* The router table is used to |
* The router table is used to shape edges, create grooves and cutouts, it can be used with most woods and some plastics but not with metals. |
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* It has a variety of accessories to |
* It has a variety of accessories to aid you in positioning work and making more complex features |
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* It not intended to remove large amounts of material but with care it can be used to cut material to complex shapes |
* It is not intended to remove large amounts of material but with care it can be used to cut material to complex shapes |
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* It can be used with templates to produce complex cut-outs including ones where a central entry point is needed so other tools are not suitable |
* It can be used with templates/jigs to produce complex cut-outs including ones where a central entry point is needed so other tools are not suitable |
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* For large cuts in heavy materials then consider the [[Tools/bandsaw|Bandsaw]] or [[Tools/tablesaw|Table Saw]] instead |
* For large cuts in heavy materials then consider the [[Tools/bandsaw|Bandsaw]] or [[Tools/tablesaw|Table Saw]] instead |
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* The work is moved slowly against the bit, cutting a linear shape into the edge of the work. |
* The work is moved slowly against the bit, cutting a linear shape into the edge of the work. |
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* The depth of cut can be accurately set and using the fence a straight line can be accurately followed |
* The depth of cut can be accurately set and using the fence a straight line can be accurately followed |
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* Using "follower" bits a template can be followed to make |
* Using "follower" bits (ones with bearings) a template/jig can be followed to make complex shapes |
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Basics of how the router works |
Basics of how the router works |
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*Most softwoods and hardwoods, beware of plywood as it cuts inconsistently and can get snagged |
*Most softwoods and hardwoods, beware of plywood as it cuts inconsistently and can get snagged |
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*Plywood and MDF will dull cutters faster regular timber, they can be used, but check cutters afterwards |
*Plywood and MDF will dull cutters faster regular timber, they can be used, but check cutters afterwards |
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*Some |
*Some plastics, but do tests, and be prepared to chip a melted mess off of the cutter if it goes wrong. |
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*No Metals at all, not even thin aluminium or diebond, they can become lethal projectiles. |
*No Metals at all, not even thin aluminium or diebond, they can become lethal projectiles. |
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|| What stuff can be used on this machine |
|| What stuff can be used on this machine |
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| General Safety || |
| General Safety || |
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*Unplug before making any adjustments |
*Unplug before making any adjustments |
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*Handle router bits with care, they can be extremely sharp |
*Handle router bits with care, they can be extremely sharp |
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*Examine your work piece before routing it, defects and knots in the wood are likely to result in more difficult cutting and increased risk of material breakage when they meet the cutter. It will be necessary to either avoid them or cut much more slowly and carefully when going through them. |
*Examine your work piece before routing it, defects and knots in the wood are likely to result in more difficult cutting and increased risk of material breakage when they meet the cutter. It will be necessary to either avoid them or cut much more slowly and carefully when going through them. |
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| Setting Up the machine || |
| Setting Up the machine || |
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'''Powering On''' |
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'''Types of cutting bit'''[[File:LabeledRouterBack.jpg|thumb|200px|]] |
'''Types of cutting bit'''[[File:LabeledRouterBack.jpg|thumb|200px|]] |
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* Edge Cutters - are for creating decorative profiles or join rebates, they often have ball bearings at the end so there may not be a need for a fence guide. |
* Edge Cutters - are for creating decorative profiles or join rebates, they often have ball bearings at the end so there may not be a need for a fence guide. |
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* Groove Cutters - create channels starting at edges and don't generally use guide bearings so the fence will needed |
* Groove Cutters - create channels starting at edges and don't generally use guide bearings so the fence will be needed |
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* for images and explanation of each bit a good website https://www.rockler.com/router-bit-basics-common-types-router-bit |
* for images and explanation of each bit a good website https://www.rockler.com/router-bit-basics-common-types-router-bit |
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'''Fitting a collet and router bit''' |
'''Fitting a collet and router bit''' |
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#Ensure the power switch is OFF and the router disconnected from mains |
#Ensure the power switch is OFF and the router is disconnected from the mains |
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#Ensure the retracting shutter is fully closed (3), it will cause the router to jam during this procedure if it isn't and it quite difficult to release once jammed. The cover can only be closed when the switch is in the off position. |
#Ensure the retracting shutter is fully closed (3), it will cause the router to jam during this procedure if it isn't and it quite difficult to release once jammed. The cover can only be closed when the switch is in the off position. |
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#Check the depth stop lock knob (11) is fully retracted and release the Plunge Lock Lever (7) |
#Check the depth stop lock knob (11) is fully retracted and release the Plunge Lock Lever (7) |
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#Plunge the router to its maximum depth (raise the spindle all the way) using the micro winder (8) and engage the plunge lock lever (7) [[File:LabeledRouterFront.jpg|thumb|200px|]] |
#Plunge the router to its maximum depth (raise the spindle all the way) using the micro winder (8) and engage the plunge lock lever (7) [[File:LabeledRouterFront.jpg|center|thumb|200px|]] |
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#Rotate the spindle (careful not to cut yourself on the bit) to engage the spindle lock |
#Rotate the spindle (careful not to cut yourself on the bit) to engage the spindle lock |
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#Remove the green circle |
#Remove the green circle |
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#Use the spanner to loosen and remove the router head and collet (5) you have to untighten twice to undo [[File:RouterTop.png|center|thumb|200px|]] |
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#Check that the collet in the router head is suitably sized for the new bit and change if needed. Be especially careful not to confuse 1/4"(6.35mm) with 6mm collets, or 1/2"(12.7mm) with 12mm collets. |
#Check that the collet in the router head is suitably sized for the new bit and change if needed. Be especially careful not to confuse 1/4"(6.35mm) with 6mm collets, or 1/2"(12.7mm) with 12mm collets. |
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#Insert the new router bit into the collet (5) with a small gap from the painted section make sure it's not too far out as this will make it unstable, then use the spanner to tighten the collet (5) so that it holds the bit firmly [[File:RouterBitPlacement.jpg|thumb]] |
#Insert the new router bit into the collet (5) with a small gap from the painted section make sure it's not too far out as this will make it unstable, then use the spanner to tighten the collet (5) so that it holds the bit firmly [[File:RouterBitPlacement.jpg|center|thumb]] |
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#Disengage the plunge lock lever (7). and lower the spindle a bit, this will release the collet lock and the retracting switch cover (3) |
#Disengage the plunge lock lever (7). and lower the spindle a bit, this will release the collet lock and the retracting switch cover (3) |
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#Check once again that power is off and turn |
#Check once again that power is off and turn on switch(3) which is on the router |
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'''Choosing a speed''' |
'''Choosing a speed''' |
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| Setting up for your cut || |
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* Use the micro-winder to set up the depth of cut you're after |
* Use the micro-winder to set up the depth of cut you're after |
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** The depth micrometer can be used to accurately check this |
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** If you can't get to the proper depth within the adjustment range of the winder, then you may have to re-position the bit in the collet |
** If you can't get to the proper depth within the adjustment range of the winder, then you may have to re-position the bit in the collet |
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** Tighten the locking lever once you have your desired height |
** Tighten the locking lever once you have your desired height |
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** Plan out how you're going to move the work against the cutter to ensure it's always moving in the proper direction. |
** Plan out how you're going to move the work against the cutter to ensure it's always moving in the proper direction. |
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* Check the area around you. You're going to have to move the work into and out of the cutting zone, plan how you're going to do this. Make sure the areas to both sides of the router table and clear and nothing is going to get in the way of your work. |
* Check the area around you. You're going to have to move the work into and out of the cutting zone, plan how you're going to do this. Make sure the areas to both sides of the router table and clear and nothing is going to get in the way of your work. |
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* Plan how you're going to handle your |
* Plan how you're going to handle your workpiece. Think about how you'll position your self and what moves you're going to have to make. If the work is large consider if asking another person to help you handle it will make things safer. |
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|| How to get the results you want |
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#Check your PPE is properly fitted |
#Check your PPE is properly fitted |
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#Turn on the dust extraction |
#Turn on the dust extraction |
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#Workpiece should not be near the cutter when starting |
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#Turn on Table Switch |
#Turn on Table Switch and the router will start |
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#Bring your work up to the cutter |
#Bring your work up to the cutter |
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#Move your work against the cutter smoothly |
#Move your work against the cutter smoothly |
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#Examine the router bit and check if it's still sharp, if it's blunt then buy a new one and submit the receipt or let the maintainers know so it can be re-sharpened |
#Examine the router bit and check if it's still sharp, if it's blunt then buy a new one and submit the receipt or let the maintainers know so it can be re-sharpened |
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#Use a portable vacuum to clean the router table and the area around the cutting bit |
#Use a portable vacuum to clean the router table and the area around the cutting bit |
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#Sweep up the area around the router table. The dust |
#Sweep up the area around the router table. The dust extractor should have caught most of it but some will escape |
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|| Leave the saw cleaner than you found it, cleanliness is a safety issue when working around others. |
|| Leave the saw cleaner than you found it, cleanliness is a safety issue when working around others. |
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If the retracting Switch cover (3) will not close: |
If the retracting Switch cover (3) will not close: |
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#Release Plunge Lock lever (7) |
#Release Plunge Lock lever (7) |
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#Lower the spindle with the micro |
#Lower the spindle with the micro winder (8) |
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If you're getting a rough surface finish |
If you're getting a rough surface finish |
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#Don't push so hard |
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#Adjust speed |
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#Bad timber, some timber just can't be cut nicely, plywood especially |
#Bad timber, some timber just can't be cut nicely, plywood especially |
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#Blunt cutter bits will give poor finish |
#Blunt cutter bits will give a poor finish |
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Latest revision as of 21:11, 16 February 2020
Triton Compact Precision Plunge Router 1010W / 1-1⁄2hp Induction
Some of the tools at the Hackspace are potentially hazardous to use, for these tools members are required to have an induction before they can use them. Inductions provide the most basic information on how to safely and effectively use the simpler functions of the tools, we appreciate that some members may have professional experience on some of these tools and in this case please tell your induction provider and the induction may be very reduced and just cover any risks or procedures specific to rLab. Some tools have multiple levels of induction in order to cover more advanced uses of that tool without making the basic induction take too long, higher induction levels will introduce some of the more advanced features of the tools but as with all inductions are only intended to provide basic information on the capabilities of the tools and how to use them safely. Some members of rLab may be willing to offer more detailed tuition beyond basic induction level or offer guided practice sessions in exchange for beer money or assistance on their own projects.
For all tools you are only required to take level-1 induction before use, after that you may perform any task that you feel confident you can do safely, higher levels of induction may be useful to you in performing more advanced operations but are not required before doing tasks covered in them so long as you're confident of your ability to handle those tasks without risk to yourself, others, or the tool.
PLEASE NOTE : All induction providers are volunteers who are providing inductions to the best of their ability but are NOT qualified instructors. Inductions are provided on a best-effort basis but you and you alone are responsible for your safety while using the tools and for satisfying yourself that you can operate the tools safely. There are professional training courses available from various providers in Reading and the surrounding area if you feel they are appropriate for the level of work you intend to undertake. Reading these notes is NOT a substitute for an in-person induction.
Note for wiki editors : Please do not edit induction pages unless you are one of of the people that gives that induction
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Capabilities |
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What's this tool intended to do so people know when to choose this tool and when to pick something else. | ||||||||||||||||||
Machine overview |
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Basics of how the router works | ||||||||||||||||||
PPE |
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Clothing and equipment to avoid injury | ||||||||||||||||||
Materials |
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What stuff can be used on this machine | ||||||||||||||||||
General Safety |
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General safety precautions to avoid the more obvious hazards | ||||||||||||||||||
Setting Up the machine |
Powering On
Fitting a collet and router bit
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Setting up for your cut |
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How to get the results you want | ||||||||||||||||||
Making your cut |
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Executing a cut safely and getting a good finish | ||||||||||||||||||
Cleaning Up Afterwards |
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Leave the saw cleaner than you found it, cleanliness is a safety issue when working around others. | ||||||||||||||||||
Manual Link |
https://www.whiteint.com.au/documents/Manuals%5C801219_500.pdf |
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Trouble Shooting |
If the retracting Switch cover (3) will not close:
If you're getting a rough surface finish
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