System Preparation and Use 85
If the workpiece is thick, use a clamp block (shim) of equal
thickness under the free end of the work clamp to keep the clamp
level and maximize its holding ability.
CAUTION: When moving the router motor with the slew keys,
or during router operation, take care not to run the vacuum
shroud into the work clamps. Make sure the work clamps are
not in the tool path.
To use the clamps
1.
Press the slew key to move the router carriage to the back of
the router table.
2.
Place the workpiece in the center of the router table.
3.
Locate the work clamps in the tool kit. Each work clamp
consists of a strap, clamping nut, and nut/stud assembly.
4.
Insert the strap over the stud and thread on the clamping nut
before clamping the material.
5.
Position the work clamp on the edge of the workpiece.
6.
Hand-tighten the work clamp by hand.
Note: Over tightening the clamps can bend them, making them less
effective.
7.
Slew the router motor and tool over the workpiece.
Note: The descriptions of drawing and cutting that follow assume no (or
minimal) vacuum hold-down. Less clamping is needed with T-Vac.
Drawing
If the workpiece is thin, use the thinner side of the clamp, as
shown on the previous page. When drawing, two work clamps
are normally sufficient to hold the paper and sacrificial material
securely in place.
Cutting
When cutting, use all four work clamps to hold the workpiece and
sacrificial material securely in place.
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