Portamate PM7010 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 8

Jointing an Edge:
Jointing involves using a straight cutting router bit and the offset feature on the
router fence to remove wood from the edge face of a board. The result is a
flat, square edge used in most cases as a glue edge when make larger panels.
1. Make sure the power is disconnected to your tool. Following your router
manufacturers instructions, install a straight cutting bit into your router
2. Snap a router plate ring insert into place on the table. Use the smallest
ring that will still allow the bit to rotate freely.
3. Raise the bit to a height equal to the thickness of your board.
4. Adjust the offset fence to the desired depth of cut and tighten the locking
knob. Remember making multiple passes to remove small amounts
material will yield a much better finish. This image depicts a maximum cut.
See Figure 19.
5. Place a straight edge along the face of the offset fence. Loosen the main
fence and adjust the assembly until the straight edge touches the bit.
Adjust the fence opening so that it is as small as possible without coming
in contact with the bit. Secure the main fence in place. See Figure 20.
6. Confirm that the router is secure, and then the table is ready for use.
Profile Routing
Router bits with bearings are called pilot bits. The ball bearing is used to
control the depth of cut. The bearing rides along the uncut edge of the board
while the cutter removes the wood. By varying the depth of cut and the height
of the cutter, you can cut several different profiles with the same bit.
1. Mount a router bit into your router following the manufacturer's instructions.
2. Install the smallest router plate insert ring that still allows the bit to
freely rotate.
3. Raise the bit to the desired height.
4. Loosen the knobs that secure the main fence.
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