Grizzly G1026 Instruction Manual

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G1026 Heavy-Duty Shaper
Figure 44. Using board as starting pin.
Sometimes the starting pin will not be in the most
advantageous position. Firmly clamp a board in
the desired position to act as a starting pin. See
Figure 44. Some type of pivot point must be
used. Notice in
Figure 43 & 44 the operator is
not exposed to the cutting edge of the cutter.
The jig in
Figure 44 is designed to keep hands
away from the blade by securing the workpiece
to the bottom, while providing the operator a firm
grip. This is just one example. For more com
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plete information on the many jigs and fences
that can be made to enhance the shaper, seek
out training, books, or magazines that specialize
in shapers. We cannot stress this enough—your
safety is important!
Pattern Work
When using a pattern, the rub collar can be posi-
tioned either above or in-between cutters. We do
not recommend using the rub collar below the
cutters. This exposes the cutterhead to the same
surface level where your hands will pass, poten
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tially causing a serious injury.
The pattern is usually used when the entire edge
is to be shaped or when many duplicate pieces
are needed. Pattern work is particularly useful
when rough cutting irregular shapes oversize and
then shaping the edge in a simple two-step opera
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tion. A pattern can be incorporated into a fixture
by way of adding toggle clamps, hand holds, or
other safety devices.
You have greater flexibility when choosing the
correct diameter rub collar for pattern work than
for non-pattern work. If you look at
Figure 45,
you’ll notice that the position of the pattern deter
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mines the depth of cut. In other words, your pat
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tern size is dependent upon the inter-relationship
of cutting circle, the desired amount of material
removed and the rub collar size. The cutting circle
is the given in the equation, while the pattern and
the rub collar size are the variables. Changing
one or both of these will change the amount of
material removed. You can decide which rub col
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lars are best suited for your application by plan
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ning ahead.
Figure 45. Rub collar determines depth of cut.
PATTERN
Rub
Collar

Grizzly G1026 Specifications

General

Brand	Grizzly
Model	G1026
Category	Power Tool
Language	English