G1026 Heavy-Duty Shaper
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When making a pattern, jig, or fixture, here are
a few things to consider:
• Use a material that will smoothly follow the
rub collar or fence.
• Make the fixture stable. Use proven methods
and materials.
• Fasten hand holds for operator comfort and
safety.
• Secure your workpiece on three sides with
toggle clamps or fasten the workpiece to the
fixture with wood screws. Make sure they do
not protrude through the workpiece.
• Ensure that clamps and hidden screws do
not come into contact with the cutter.
• Design your fixture so that all cutting occurs
underneath the workpiece.
NOTICE
Use care in designing and making fixtures.
Clamps and screws cannot touch the cut
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ter, and the fixtures must be stable in use,
with the workpiece resting on the shaper
table, not on the fixture. The workpiece
must be fixed securely to the jig.
• Always consider cutting circle and rub col-
lar diameter for correct depth of cut when
designing your pattern.
• Make sure the workpiece rests flat on the
table, not on the fixture.
• Remember, there is tremendous cutting force
on the workpiece. Fixtures must be solid,
stable and the workpiece must be firmly
secured.
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