Groove cutting, Routing small stock – Grizzly H7507 User Manual

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Model h7507 (Mfg. since 3/05)

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figure 32. groove cutting setup–top view (guard

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groove cutting

groove cutting produces a groove or bead into the
face of the board.

To cut a groove into the face of the

workpiece:

1. diSConnECt routEr FroM poWEr!

2. Secure the bit into the router according to the

router manufacturer's instructions.

3. install the smallest table insert into the table

that still allows the bit to freely rotate.

4. Make sure both fence boards are even with

one another and secured to the fence.

5. raise the bit to the desired height, then adjust

the fence assembly so that the fence boards
are behind the bit the same distance as the
desired depth-of-cut (see the illustrations in

figures 32–33).

6. lock the fence assembly in place, adjust the

router guard as needed and secure it, con-
nect the router to power, then perform the
cut.

Feeding small stock past the router bit is always
dangerous. if you must route small stock, use a
zero-clearance fence. this will provide greater
protection for the operator, better workpiece sup-
port, and reduced tear out on narrow or fragile
stock.

To make a zero-clearance fence:

1. diSConnECt routEr FroM poWEr!

2. remove the fence boards from the fence

assembly, but leave the support board in
place.

3. Select a piece of straight and smooth stock

that is the same height and thickness as the
fence boards and approximately 28" long.

4. Cut an outline of the spindle and cutter from

the center of the stock selected in

Step 3, as

illustrated in

figure 34.

Routing Small Stock

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figure 34. Example of a zero-clearance fence.

Note: Make the outline as close as possible to

the cutter and spindle without interfering with
rotation.

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