Cross-trenching
See Figs 21 - 23
Fig.21
• Cross-trenches up to 200mm (8") long can be
performed with the protractor following the workpiece
• Attach a wooden batten with screws through the
keyholes in the face of the protractor and extend it past
the cutter
• Run the batten through the cutter to create a sighting
notch and to prevent tear-out in the workpiece (Fig 21)
• Cross-trenches up to approx 610mm (24") long can be
performed in the overhead mode on the Workcentre
using the optional Router & Jigsaw Mounting Plate
(AJA150) (Fig 22)
Fig.22
• For cross-trenching large workpieces, use a Sliding
Extension Table in the 'Panel Saw' mode. Clamp an
extended wooden batten in front of the rip fence using
the hold-down clamps and run it through the cutter to
provide a sighting notch and prevent tear-out (Fig 23)
Fig.23
Stopped Cross-trenches
See Fig 24
• Stopped trenches can be achieved on the MDF slider
by placing suitable length spacer boards in front and
behind the slider to limit its travel
• They can also be performed on a Sliding Extension
Table by fitting stops (eg hose or exhaust clamps) to the
inner track to limit the table travel
• Cross-trenches which are stopped at both ends require
the work to be plunged onto the cutter. While this
can be achieved using the above methods, it is best
performed in the overhead mode on the Workcentre
using the optional Router & Jigsaw Mounting Plate
(AJA150)
• When completing a stopped trench never drag your
workpiece back with the router still running. Switch it
off and wait for the cutter to stop spinning
Fig.24
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Trenching
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