Woodhaven 3000-3004: Planing Sleds User Manual
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Workbench
Part Support
Part
Wood
Rail
Wood
Rail
OPTION "B" - PARTS THINNER THAN 3"
This option is designed to be semi-permanent setup and
functions as a planing workbench in your shop. This setup is a
good choice for odd shaped parts that do not have parallel sides.
Maximum depth of cut without repositioning the part is approxi-
mately 1/4". It may require more part mounting hardware than
what we provide. These rails will be permanently mounted to
a flat workbench and the part will attached independently to
the workbench for planing. This way the part can be raised or
lowered independently (see part support) of the wood rails to
optimize the parts height. Make two "L" shaped wood rails out
of 1-1/2" x 2-1/4", 3/4" x 3-1/2" and 1/2" x 3-1/2" material. The
rails must be straight and longer than the part length by at least
12" (for the 3000 Planing Sled) or 16-20" (for the 3002 & 3004
Planing Sleds). See fig. 11.
OPTION "C" - PARTS 3" OR THICKER
This
method
(not shown) works well for resurfacing
butcher blocks, thick workbenches and more. Maximum depth
of cut without repositioning the rails is approximately 1/4".
Make two rectangular rails out of 1-1/2" x 3" material. The part
edges must be parallel, or the rails must be shimmed as neces-
sary so they're parallel, for this method to work. Fasten the rails
to the sides of the part using bar clamps or screws, making sure
both rails are on the same plane. The rails should be positioned
approximately 1" to 1-1/8" below the surface of the part. Or you
may want to measure up from the bottom of the part, especially
if it's surface is uneven, to insure the part will be an even thick-
ness. The rails must be straight and longer than the part length
by at least 12" (for the 3000 Planing Sled) or 16-20" (for the
3002 & 3004 Planing Sleds).
PLANING
Here we describe how to plane a part using Option A
described earlier. Make adjustments as necessary if using
Option B, or Option C. Loosen the two rear ratchet handles and
adjust the rear Double Track so the part is sandwiched between
(with a small gap) the front and rear Double Tracks.
Before using, make sure the Planing Sled moves freely
from side-to-side on the wood rails and the Router Sled moves
freely (but without excessive slop) between the Ultra Tracks
from front-to-back. Never allow the center of the Router Sled
to go past the center of the wood rails or the Planing Sled could
tip off the wood rails. When planing narrow parts, verify that
the weight of the overhanging Ultra Track rails will not tip the
Planing Sled off the wood rails. If necessary, you may need to
make an additional wood rail to support the outer ends of the
Ultra Track rails.
Install the necessary bit (must have at least a 2-1/2" over-
all length) in your router and attach the router to the Router
Sled. Set the depth of cut to 1/8" or less. Set the stops on the
Ultra Track rail to control the front-to-back movement of the
Router Sled. Wide parts may require you to complete one side
of the part before doing the opposite side. Never try to reach
beyond a comfortable and safe distance. Always work against
the rotation of the bit - never climb cut! Always take appropriate
safety precautions. See fig. 12 &13.
©Copyright WOODHAVEN INC. 1/18/12
(800) 344-6657 or WWW.WOODHAVEN.COM
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"L" shaped
wood rail
1-1/2" x
2-1/4"
part
1-1/2" x
2-1/4" part
3/4" x 3-1/2" part
3/4" x 3-1/2" part
1/2" x 3-1/2" part
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13
10
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