G1026 Heavy-Duty Shaper
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Hold-Downs
Hold-downs are used to hold the workpiece flat
on the table and snug against the fence as shown
in Figure 23.
To assemble the spring hold-downs:
1. Slide two hold-down brackets onto each of
the hold-down bars (one on the short arm,
one on the long arm) as shown in
Figure
21.
Figure 21. Brackets on hold-down bar.
Hold-Down
Bar
Hold-Down
Brackets
Figure 23. Use hold-downs from both sides.
Fence Bracket
Hold-Down
Brackets
Hold-Downs
Hold-Down
Bar
2. Slide the long arm of the hold-down bars
through the holes in the cast iron fence brack
-
ets as shown in
Figure 22.
3. Partially screw the
5
⁄16"-18 x
3
⁄8" setscrews into
the hold-down brackets.
4. Slide each hold-down between a hold down
bracket and hold down bar as shown in
FIgure 23.
Figure 22. Inserting hold-down bar into fence
bracket.
5. Position the hold-downs according to the size
of your workpiece.
6. Tighten the setscrews in the fence brackets
and the hold-down brackets to fix the position
of the hold-downs.
Remove the hold-down assembly when not in
use.