by Neil McMillan |
Trend ’ s Nova System offers a wide range of profiling options from just two router cutters simply by using alternative cutter body variations . Each cutter carries a pair of detachable blades that can be simply and easily exchanged for alternative blades allowing coves , ogee , ovolo and most other traditional moulding profiles to be cut with the router . The difference between the two body options is that while one is selfguiding , the other is a plain cutter for use with the side-fence or other guide systems . While the plain cutter has five profile options including bevel , cove and a classic decor , the selfguiding range has twenty three profile options , ranging from chamfer , bevel and bead , through to ogee and ovolo .
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Cutter body type A - Self-guiding Cutter
Type A self-guiding cutters are fitted with high quality ball races that guide the cutter accurately against both straight or curved workpieces or template edges . On assembly , the cutter body is fitted with one of two alternative cages , concave or convex , depending on the cutter profile to be used . The cage securely holds the blades into the cutter body . Each carbide blade is etched with the correct cage symbol , cutter body and blade reference , to ensure that the correct blade can be easily selected and safely fitted .
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Cutter body type B - Plain Panel Cutter
Type B cutters are used for freehand routing or when the router is guided by a side-fence or guide bush . Again , each carbide blade is etched with the blade reference to ensure that the correct blade can be easily selected and safely fitted .
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The system is available in four shank sizes , 1 / 4 ", 8mm , 12mm and 1 / 2 " and can be used in hand-held or table mounted routers . |