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FREEHAND ROUTING WITH THE FIXED BASE (Fig.| 14)
WARNING: Do not use
large cutting bits for free­
hand routing. Use of large
cutting bits when freehand
routing could cause loss of
control or create other haz­
ardous conditions that could
result in personal injury. If us­
ing a router table, large bits
should be used for edging
only.
When used freehand, the
router becomes a flexible and
versatile tool. This flexibility
^
makes it possible to easily rout signs, relief sculptures, [etc. When freehand rout­
ing:
1. Draw or layout the pattern on the work piece.
2. Choose the appropriate bit.
3. Rout the pattern in two or more passes. Do not exceed 1/8 in. depth of cut in
a single pass. This will help provide better control as well as serve as a guide
on the next passes,
NOTE: A core box or V-groove bit is often used for r|outing letters and
engraving objects. Straight bits and ball mills are often used to make relief
carvings. Veining bits are used to carve small, intricate details.
NOTE: Making a single deep cut is never advisable. Smaller diameter bits
are easily broken by too much side thrust and torqtte. Larger bits will cause
a rough cut and be difficult to guide and control. For these reasons, DO NOT
EXCEED 1/8 in. DEPTH OF CUT in a single pass.
WARNING; Always securely clamp your work p^ece and keep a firm grip
on the router base with BOTH HANDS at all times. Failure to do so could
result in loss of control causing possible serious personal injury.
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