FIG. 10
ADAPTER PLATE
ALIGNMENT SCREWS
ADAPTER PLATE
BIT
GUIDE
BUSHING
BASE
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PILOT TIPPED AND BEARING GUIDE BITS
The lower portion of a pilot tipped bit, as
shown in (Fig. 9), is a shaft with no cutting
edges. Bearing guide bits have a ball bearing
to pilot the bit.
This pilot slides along the edge of the work as
the rotating blades make the cut, forming
molding or decorative edges. The edge on
which the pilot slides should be perfectly
smooth since any irregularities are transferred
to the shaped surface.
TEMPLATES
Using a template lets you duplicate designs
or letters uniformly time after time. This
technique requires the use of an adapter plate
and a guide bushing.
ADAPTER PLATE
Your router is equipped with an adapter plate
(Fig. 10). The adapter plate will allow you to
use a variety of guide bushings available by
Skil, Craftsman, Milwaukee, Porter Cable,
Rockwell and Black & Decker.
GUIDE BUSHINGS
(Not included, available as accessory)
The guide bushing shown in (Fig. 10), is
essentially a plate with a collar which is
inserted through the hole in adapter plate
from below and fastened with a knurled
retaining nut. The guide rides along the edge
of the template while the router bit, protruding
below, cuts into the work.
ATTENTION: Be sure the thickness of the
template is the same or larger than the guide
surface of the collar.
Do not use a bit that may touch the inside of
the collar. Select a bit that is about 1/16" less
in diameter.
After attaching any guide bushing, always
turn the router upside down and lower base
to check if the bit is protruding through the
center of the collar. If adjustment is necessary
loosen the three screws that secure the
adapter plate to the base and move adapter
plate until bit is in the center of collar (Fig. 10).
FREEHAND ROUTING
Many effects are gained by using the router
free-hand with a small diameter bit. Usually
the craftsman pencils the outline or script he
desires onto the work and uses the pencil line
as a guide.
BITS
For fast smooth cutting, keep bits sharp. A
dull bit slows cutting speed, makes rougher
cuts, discolors or burns the work through ex-
cessive heat and overloads the motor.
ROUTER DUST COLLECTION
If you have a shop vacuum system you may
want to purchase the Skil 91812 Dust
Collection Hood for improved accuracy and
utility, particularly in freehand routing.
FIG. 9
PILOT SLIDES
ALONG EDGE OF
WORK
CUTTER PART OF
PILOT TIPPED BIT
CUT
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