Maximum 054-6810-8 User Manual

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EDGING WITH A PILOT BIT
(gs 16 and 16a)
The arbor-type bits with pilots are
excellent for edge shaping any workpiece
edge that is either straight, or has a curve
equal to or greater than the radius of the
bit to be used.
The pilot prevents the bit from making
an excessively deep cut, and holding the
pilot firmly in contact with the workpiece
edge throughout prevents the cut from
becoming too shallow.
Top Edge Shaping
Whenever the workpiece thickness,
together with the desired depth of cut
(as adjusted by router depth setting) are
such that only the top part of the edge is
to be shaped (leaving at least a 1/16 in.
thick uncut portion at the bottom), the
pilot can ride against the uncut portion,
which serves to guide it (fig 16).
Whole Edge Shaping
If the workpiece is too thin or if the bit is set so low that there will be no uncut
edge against which to ride the pilot, you will be shaping the whole edge of the
workpiece, and an extra board must be placed under the workpiece to act as
a guide (see fig 16a). This “guide” board must have exactly the same contour -
straight or curved - as the workpiece edge. If it is positioned so that its edge is
flush with the workpiece edge, the bit will make a full cut (cutting in as far as
the bit radius). On the other hand, if the guide is positioned so that it extends
beyond the edge of the workpiece, the bit will make less than a full cut - which
will alter the shape of the finished edge.
NOTICE: The size (diameter) of the pilot that is used determines the maximum
width that can be cut with the pilot against the workpiece edge (a small pilot
exposes all of the bit; a large pilot reduces this amount by 1/16 in.). Any of the
piloted cutter bits can be used without a pilot for edge shaping with guides.
WARNING!
• Always securely clamp your workpiece and keep a firm grip on
the router base with both hands at all times. Failure to do so could
result in loss of control, causing possible serious personal injury.
FPO
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
g 16
Motor Housing
Spindle
Spindle
Lock
Collet/Nut
Fixed Base
Workpiece
Top Edge of
Workpiece
Pilot
Cutter-bit
TOP EDGE
SHAPING
g 16a
Guide
Board
Workpiece
Whole Edge of
Workpiece
WHOLE EDGE
SHAPING

Maximum 054-6810-8 Specifications

General

Brand	Maximum
Model	054-6810-8
Category	Power Tool
Language	English