Porter-Cable 5043 User Manual
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APPLICATION: RADIUS GUIDE
The Magic Guide, used as a Radius Guide, can guide the router along an
arc or curved edge like a round table top. In the case shown in Fig. 9, the
routed groove was filled with colored wood putty and then sanded to
present a handsome appearance to the finished table top.
Make sure router is disconnected from power
supply while making adjustments and installing or removing bits
and cutters.
Adjustments:
1.
Assuming that you have just used your Magic Guide as an Edge
Guide or Plane, loosen the wing nut on the bottom and rotate the
base plate one-half turn (180°). Locating bosses on this plate will
drop into positioning holes in the top plate when properly located
(see Fig. 10). Tighten wing nut firmly.
2.
Select and install bit or cutter in router.
3.
Adjustments for distance from edge of work and depth of cut are
made the same as outlined in steps 6 through 9 under
ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE EDGE GUIDE (see page 4).
Making the Cut: Move the router from left to right, guiding it with the
Radius Guide (see Fig. 11). Fig. 10 shows how the two surfaces of the
Radius Guide ride along and on the curved work edge.