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.
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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.
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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.]
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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.
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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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