Woodstock W1736 - Manual (Page 12)

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W1736 Overarm Router (Mfg. 8/10+)
For stable and safe operation, the overarm router should
be mounted to a workbench.
If you intend on using the overarm router for portable
applications, mount it to a heavy plywood base (at least
1" thick) that is wide enough to prevent tipping or rock-
ing. Clamp the table to the workbench or stable work sur-
face before operating the router.
The strongest bench mounting option is a "Through Mount"
where holes are drilled all the way through the work-
bench, and hex bolts, washers, and hex nuts are used to
secure the machine to the workbench.
Another option for mounting is a "Direct Mount" where the
machine is simply secured to the workbench with a lag
screw.
To mount the overarm router, do these steps:
1. Determine the surface or object to which you will
mount your overarm router, ensure that you have
enough space for the table footprint ( Figure 6), and
obtain the needed hardware for your mounting appli-
cation.
Note: Bolts/screws should be long enough to account
for the thickness of the table and the supporting sur-
face you are mounting it to.
2. Fasten the table of the overarm router to your sup-
porting surface.
3. Check the stability of the mounted overarm router to
make sure it is stable enough to be used safely.
Mounting
20.7"
28.2"
Figure 6. Table footprint.
Machine Base
Workbench
Bolt
Flat Washer
Flat Washer
Lock Washer
Hex Nut
Figure ??. Example of a through mount.
Machine Base
Workbench
Lag Screw
Flat Washer
Figure ??. Example of a direct mount.