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Feeding the Palm Router
(Fig. 33)
This section explains concepts of how to
properly feed the palm router while in op-
eration.
Make sure to read the corresponding sec-
tions for detailed operational steps for each
base type.
As seen from the top of the palm router, the
bit turns clockwise and the bit's cutting edg-
es are positioned to best cut into the work-
piece. Therefore, the most efficient cut is
made by feeding the palm router so that the
bit turns into the workpiece, not away. The
following figure shows proper feed for vari-
ous cuts. How fast you feed depends on the
hardness of the material and the size of the
cut. For some materials, it is best to make
several cuts of increasing depth.
If the palm router is hard to control, heats
up, runs very slowly or leaves an imperfect
cut, consider these causes:
• Wrong direction of feed — hard to con-
trol.
• Feeding too fast — overloads motor.
• Dull bit — overloads motor.
• Cut is too large for one pass — overloads
motor.
• Feeding too slow — leaves friction burns
on workpiece.
Feed smoothly and steadily (do not force).
Practice and experience will help with fa-
miliarizing how the palm router sounds and
feels when it is working best.
Always hold the palm router off the work-
piece when turning the switch on or off.
Fig. 33
direction of router feed
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Operation
workpiece
Contact the workpiece with the router after
the palm router has reached full speed, and
remove it from the workpiece before turn-
ing the switch off. Operating in this manner
will prolong switch and motor life and will
greatly increase the quality of your work.
The Constant Electronic Control feature al-
lows motor speed to be matched to cutter
size and material hardness for improved
finish, extended bit life, and higher perfor-
mance.
Rate of Feed
When routing or doing related work in wood
and plastics, the best finishes will result if
the depth of cut and feed rate are regulated
to keep the motor operating at high speed.
Feed the palm router at a moderate rate. Soft
materials require a faster feed rate than hard
materials. The router may stall if improperly
used or overloaded. Reduce the feed rate to
prevent possible damage to the tool. Always
be sure the collet nut is tightened securely
before use. Always use router bits with the
shortest cutting length necessary to produce
the desired cut. This will minimize router bit
run-out and chatter. It may be necessary to
make the cut in more than one pass with
progressively deeper settings to avoid over-
loading the motor. If the bit cuts freely and
the motor does not slow down, the cutting
depth is generally correct.
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