Using the Trend
Routerlathe
Centring
Prior to fitting
the timber, predrill location
holes for the
headstock and
tailstock
Tapering
The pivoted
plate is used
when cutting
tapered spindles
or flutes
The Trend Routerlathe is supplied
ready assembled, requiring only to be
fastened to a baseboard or bench top
and for the router to be mounted on
its sliding carriage.
Fitting the router
The router is centred over the
carriage cutter aperture preferably
using the threaded locating points on
the router base. It is important to
ensure that the router’s power lead is
led clear of the lathe and it is
advisable to use a dust extractor.
Preparing the timber
Only close and straight grained
timber should be used. Avoid woolly
grained material and timber that is
cracked, split or contains loose knots.
Turning or rounding the
workpiece
Radial Cuts
Beads and coves
can be plunge
cut with the
router
Template
Work
Templates can
be used for copy
or contour
routing
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