"A tour with Beth of the features and benefits."
   A step-by-step of changing bits.

    Beth was familiar with procedures for changing bits on the other table. She asked to be guided through the procedures for this new table.
    [ Note: If you are a "pro", this SOP may be too simplistic and detailed; you may want to just go to the next page.]
   She starts by unplugging the router.

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  She uses the little hook I taped to the plug and hangs the router cord on the shaft lock knob.

   She pulls up the fence's pivot pin knob and rotates the handle to keep it in the up position. This allows her to move the fence back a bit.

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     She lifts the insert from the table.

    She gets the bent wrench from its storage place. [What would you do? Would you have hung this on a hook on the side of the cabinet?]

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  With her right hand pushing in on the shaft lock knob, she can use the bent wrench to loosen the collet. [I don't know any router other than the Hitachi M12V that allows you to loosen, or tighten, the collet   with 1/4 turn — that makes it very special for the router table.]

    She places the bit in the bit drawer.

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     From the bottom storage compartment, she brings out the CMT/Sommerfeld Junior Raised Panel Set. So far, that is her favorite, and we just got some new plans for desk accessories using these, so she wants to get them set up with the new system.

    She uses finger pressure to bottom the bit in the collet. [Important note: only do this when you have a rubber spacer in the bottom to prevent the bit shaft from touching the router shaft. If you want to read more on using O-rings to serve as a spacer, click here.]
  

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