90 - Get the Most out of a Plunge Router, страница 8
Speed control BACK SIDE On/Off switch next to handgrip Arbor lock button Spring-loaded post and socket FRONT SIDE Guide edge on base ROUTER FEATURES Learn how to turn this handy tool into a shop workhorse. Plunge routers are nothing new. But if you've never owned or used one, a lot about them can seem quite a bit different from the fixed-base router you may be used to. So to get most benefit from a plunge router, you first need to understand the "mechanics" that make it work. Then the simple techniques for using a plunge router will come easy. The Plunge. The trick that a plunge router can do is really pretty simple but extremely useful. With a plunge router you can turn on the motor and then lower the spinning bit straight down into the work-piece (or plunge) with complete control. This means that, unlike a fixed-base router, you're not limited to starting and stopping a cut at the edge of a workpiece. Stopped grooves, dadoes, mortises, pockets for inlay, and fluting are all fair game for a plunge router. The Key Features. But before you can go to work with a plunge router, it's best to familiarize yourself with the unique features that set it apart. The photos at left and on the opposite page point these out. Workshop get the st from your uA\ \ 8 ShopNotes No. 90 |
