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TREND CRT MK2 User Manual

TREND CRT MK2
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ROUTER
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TREND CRT MK2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTREND
ModelCRT MK2
CategoryPower Tool
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Specification

Items Enclosed

Description of Parts

Safety Precautions

Cutter Care

Guidelines for maintaining router cutters to prevent damage and ensure optimal performance.

Useful Advice

General tips for safe and effective router operation and maintenance.

Assembly

Identification of Router Mounting Holes and Screws

Guidance on identifying and matching router mounting holes with fixing screws for plate fitting.

Re-drilling Router Base Only

Procedure for re-drilling the router base to fit the fixing plate accurately.

Special note for Bosch POF routers

Specific instructions for Bosch POF routers regarding packing pieces and aperture enlargement.

Re-drilling Fixing Plate Only

Steps for re-drilling the fixing plate to match router base mounting holes.

Re-drilling both Fixing Plate and Router Base

Comprehensive guide to re-drilling both the fixing plate and the router base for secure mounting.

CRT/MK2 Fixing Plates

Mounting Table to Workbench or Workboard

Mounting the No-Volt Release Switch

Insert Rings

Details on fitting insert rings to reduce table aperture size for different cutters.

Guard Operation

Feed Direction

Guidance on the correct direction of workpiece feed relative to cutter rotation for optimal results.

ADJUSTMENT

Fence Adjustments

How to adjust the lateral movement and position of the back fence for various routing tasks.

Workpiece Support

Using the workpiece support for stable guiding of workpieces during routing operations.

Cutting Depth/Cutting Height

Methods for adjusting the cutting depth and height of the router cutter.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Hose and Connector - CRT/3 & CRT/4

Details on connecting vacuum extraction hoses and adaptors to the router table.

Large capacity extraction hose - T30/22

Information on the optional large capacity extraction hose for improved dust extraction.

Spring Pressure Clamps - CRT/10

Profiling Top Guard - CRT/2

Using the optional profiling top guard for safety and visibility during routing.

Vertical Routing Support - CRT/5

Floor Stand - CRT/FS

Enclosure Kit - CRT/EK

OPERATION

Edge moulding with the back fence

Procedure for performing edge moulding operations using the back fence.

Grooving with the Back Fence

Techniques for grooving, fluting, and veining using the back fence.

Full edge moulding using the Workpiece Support

Using the workpiece support for planing edges and full edge moulding.

Across grain routing with the mitre fence

Using the mitre fence for support in routing small workpieces or ends of large pieces.

Stopped Moulding

Procedure for creating stopped mouldings using adjustable stops on the back fence.

Tenon Cutting using the Push Tenon Block

Routing without a Back Fence

Mounting a Lead-on Pin

Installing the lead-on pin for guiding workpieces and preventing kick-back.

Profiling Working Procedure

Step-by-step guide for profiling workpieces using a lead-on pin and templates.

Helpful Advice

Tips for smooth, steady workpiece movement, avoiding burning, and managing operations.

EXAMPLE APPLICATION

Producing a Shield

Detailed steps for creating a shield using a template and router.

Moulding the Shield

Moulding the edge of a shield using a ball bearing guided cutter and template.

Definition of Snatching

Explanation of workpiece snatching and its dangerous consequences during routing.

Useful advice

Further guidance on safe profile routing, feed speeds, and cutter sharpness.

CRT/MK2 & ACCESSORIES - SPARE PARTS LIST

CRT/MK2 & ACCESSORIES - SPARE PARTS DIAGRAM

Maintenance and Cleaning

Guarantee

Information regarding the manufacturer's guarantee for the router table.

Recycling

Guidance on environmentally friendly recycling of the router table and its packaging.

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