ROUTING JIGS

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Special TCT router cutter Unique cutter design with built in depth guiding bearing fitted to shank .

Setting-up The diameter of the finished access hole will be 250mm . Carefully mark the centre point of the circle , if possible positioning the access hatch between the floor joists . Screw the Routabout jig to the floor using a single No . 8 particle board screw at the centre point to act as a pivot .

Routing procedure With the guide bush and cutter fitted to the router , place onto the template . The depth is automatically set by a top guide bearing attached to the cutter body . Rotate the router around the centre screw in a clockwise direction , cutting to the full depth in a series of shallow steps until the cutter breaks through .

Access to pipes and cables beneath chipboard floors in seconds . For builders , plumbers and electricians .

�� A 250mm diameter opening can be cut and made good in seconds .

�� Designed for use in new or existing 18mm and 22mm chipboard or similar floors .

�� Cuts only the thickness of the board .

�� No waste , the piece cut out is used to make good the floor .

�� All you need is a plunge router ( 750 watts or above ).

Cutters are offered with 1 / 4 ” or 1 / 2 ” shank sizes . An 8mm shank cutter is available as an accessory .

�� A Unibase may be required for certain makes and models of router .

Please refer to UK Building Regulations Approved Document B and any amendments before using this product .

For 18mm thick floors

With 1 / 4 ” shank cutter

With 1 / 2 ” shank cutter

For 22mm thick floors

With 1 / 4 ” shank cutter

With 1 / 2 ” shank cutter

Completed cut When cut , the waste piece is supported by the wings of the jig . The stepped cutter automatically cuts a rebated edge on the waste piece as well as around the edge of the hole .

3 . Replacement bearing WP-RBT / CUT / A £ 12.47

4 . Replacement template RBT / PLATE £ 24.31

INCLUDES : 1 x Routabout template

3 x Insert rings 1 x Special TCT router cutter 1 x 30mm Plastic guide bush

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End result Fit the plastic insert ring into the access hole and turn the waste piece over . Drop it into the ring and it will lay flush with the floor surface .

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