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NEW LOWER PRICE £65.00 + VAT Combination Cutters guiding tip and a 90° - 60° cutter that will flush cut or bevel simply by adjusting the cutting depth. These cutters have fairly short cutting edge lengths (10mm and 6mm respectively). Combi Cutters These cutters perform two functions: First they trim the overlay flush, then they can bevel at various angles. Some types have a bottom cut to trim the upstand and others have bearings for self-guiding work. Pierce and Trim Cutters Combination pierce and trim cutters are used for cutting internal apertures when fitting basins, hobs and other inset units. These cutters are designed to drill through and cut around the laminate facing, following the outline of a pre-cut aperture beneath. The laminate is applied over the whole top and the adhesive allowed to dry, before the laminate is cut away. When applying laminates it is common practice to apply a balancing veneer or laminate to the reverse face to prevent bowing. Apertures can then be cut in a similar fashion as before, but using a twin cutting edge pierce and trim cutter to cut through both the face laminate and balancer at the same time. Template Profiling Cutters Intended for template work, these trimming cutters offer a more direct alternative to guide bushes. When using these cutters the template is made to the exact size required. Templates must be secured to the material firmly by clamping, pining or gluing. Hot melt glue will hold well and can be easily removed afterwards. For small projects, double-sided adhesive tape can be used. Both template profiling cutters with shank mounted bearings and trimming cutters with their tip mounted bearing can be used for template work, either fitted in an inverted router table, overhead router or handheld. When using the handheld method, ensure that the workpiece is safely secured to the bench. IP When trimming laminates, it will lessen the stress and wear on your cutter if you limit the overhang to no more than 3mm, removing any excess before trimming. A bearing guided overlap trimmer ref. 46/19 can be used for this purpose. mini mach The portable clamping bed powered by a workshop vacuum extractor. I Fast, simple obstruction free clamping when routing, sanding and sawing. I Powered by a workshop vacuum extractor. I Holds sheet materials up to 1220mm x 1220mm down to 95mm x 95mm. I Can be fitted to any workbench or secured to any flat surface. NEW APPLICATION Ideal for shaping small items to a template. Now includes 2.5 metres of template gasket for template copying. Using vacuum power, the gasket enables the workpiece to be held down onto a template which in turn is held securely by the Minimach. Extra seal available: MMACH/SEAL/1 ____£1.95 23