Owner`s manual

Jointing
Set-up
Jointing is the process of making flat, square and straight mating edges.
Jointing is necessary when two boards are edge glued to create a larger
panel. It is also used to "fit" pieces together, as well as to trim stock to
size.
Note: Jointing on a router table is not intended to replace a free-standing
power jointer, especially for stock wider than 1.25". However, jointing with
the router table does have advantages over the jointer. First, small and
short pieces of wood can be safely jointed because the opening of the
fence can be made very small: about 1/2". Second, the quality of the cut
is usually better because the router bit spins much faster than the
jointer's cutter head. A faster cutter speed is especially useful on woods
prone to tear-out, like bird's eye maple and quilted cherry. Be sure not to
move too slowly, as this will leave burn marks in your workpiece.
Your fence has built-in jointing slots to accept the (2) small aluminum
jointer bars that shipped with your router table. Installed in pairs, these
bars "shim out" the out feed subfence either 1/32" or 5/64" (2mm).
Unplug router and install a 1/2" diameter straight or spiral up-cut router
bit.
Caution: Use only 1/2" shank bits for jointing. The bit's cutting
length must not exceed 1.25". Set the bit height to 1.25" or less.
Loosen the outfeed subfence mounting knobs and slide both aluminum
jointer bars (always installed in pairs!) under the outfeed subfence in
either the 2nd and 4th slots, or the 1st and 3rd slots (see illustration).
Use a straight edge to adjust the router bit and outfeed subfence to the
same plane (see illustration below). Readjust if necessary. Remove
straight edge when done.
Slide both subfences toward the bit to decrease the amount of gap
around the router bit. Be sure the subfences are not touching the router
bit. Also be sure the router bit is not touching the fence's aluminum body.
Tighten the subfence knobs and place the bit guard in position.
First make a test cut in scrap stock. Readjust if necessary.
outfeed
subfence
Use slots 2 and 4 for
1/32" cuts.
Use slots 1 and 3 for
5/64" (2mm) cuts.
If board "snipe" occurs, realign the out-
feed subfence to the router bit. Don't be
surprised if it takes a few tries to master
this operation.
snipe
jointer bars
Always use a push
stick or push pad.
outfeed subfence
infeed subfence
Feed Direction
workpiece
fence (top view)
straight edge - remove before jointing!!!
router
bit
Use a straight edge to set
outfeed subfence and
router bit to same plane.
(Bit guard not shown for clarity, only!)
!
In this photo, the user is sliding the
second bar into position. Be sure to
tighten the subfence knobs when done!
Note the small "v"
grooves. Always install
the bars in pairs.
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