Edge guide – Festool Plunge Router I User Manual
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Edge Guide
The edge guide is used for guiding the router relative to the
edge of a workpiece. This can be used for interior plunge
rou
ile
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n
Edg
ting (such as fluted columns) or for edge forming. Wh
t e operations are similar, there are additional setups
ecessary for edge form routing.
e Forming Setup
When using the edge guide for edge forming, the router
bit
to the ri
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The tw
clear
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There are two options for dust collection. The standard
dust extraction hood may be used (see page 9), or the
optional dust chute may be attached to the underside of
the edge guide. (Both dust extraction options may be
used together, but the results may not be as expected.)
1.
Loosen the four mounting screws on the fence plates
and slide the plates apart enough to clear the router
bit.
2.
Retighten the mounting screws.
3.
If desired, slide the dust chute under the mounting
tabs until it clicks into place.
will be within the cutout of the edge guide (as shown
ght).
o fence plates need to be separated enough to
the router bit so the bit does not cut the fence.
General Setup
The same general setup is used for both interior and
edge form routing. The image to the right shows an
interior routing setup.
1.
Insert the guide rods through the edge guide as
shown, and tighten the clamping thumbscrews.
2.
Insert the other end of the guide rods through the
eyelets in the router base.
3.
Set the approximate position of the router, and
tighten the clamping thumbscrew on the router
base.
4.
To set the final position of the router using the
micro-adjust feature:
a.
Loosen the micro-adjust clamping knob on
the edge guide.
b.
Turn the micro-adjustment dial to set the
position of the router.
►
Turning the dial toward increasing numbers
moves the router away from the edge guide.
►
Each number represents 0.1 mm, and a full
revolution is equal to 1.0 mm.
c.
Retighten the clamping knob.
5.
Make sure you operate the router from left to
right to keep the edge guide tight to the
workpiece. (Refer to the discussion on "Plough
Instruction Manual
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