Curved Work
Curved and straight workpieces can be
trimmed or moulded to a template
which is mounted on the workpiece.
The cutter height is adjusted to allow
the bearing to run along the template.
For these operations, the table should
be fitted with the optional clear plastic
guard and a lead-in pin. The pin allows
the work to be supported whilst being
gently fed into the cutter.
Tenon Push Block
A tenoning push block is fitted to the
backfence to allow the rail end to be
cut against the side flutes of the
cutter rather than the less effective
bottom flutes. The push block
incorporates a clamp to hold the rail
vertically against the fence.
Dust Extraction
A vacuum extractor can be connected to the dust
extraction port on the rear of the backfence. A
short length of extraction hose with a
large 58mm diameter is now available
for this purpose allowing the full
efficiency of the extractor to be used.
The 1200 watt motor and large capacity waste
container of the Trend T30A extractor make it ideal
for dust free operation of the CRT MK2 router table.
Spring Pressure Clamps
To prevent the workpiece rising as it is fed
across the cutter, a set of two optional hold
down spring pressure clamps are available.
These bolt onto the fence and are fully
adjustable to suit smaller workpieces that
cannot be held safely or securely by hand.
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INProfile
Autumn 1999