Trend Router Surfacing Jig for Flattening, Surfacing & Trenching Work, RS/JIG

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Cutting should only be done in one direction (the one giving the best finish), returning the sled each pass before stepping the cutter across for the next pass

This is an adaptable compact jig for flattening, surfacing and trenching work on wide or irregular shaped material. To span the distance between the rails, mount your router on a large auxiliary base. The drawings above show the plans for building the router base. One important detail to take note of is the pair of stops on the underside of the base. By adjusting the position of the stops to limit the travel of the router, you prevent the bit from damaging the rails. Specially designed for trenching, surfacing and flattening metal of a wide or otherwise irregular shape Another essential factor to put into consideration when buying a leveling jig is your needs. You need to understand what your specific needs are before buying. Leveling jigs are often specialized for a particular cut. Depth of cut can be easily controlled with the router plunge for fine skimming cuts or deeper levelling cutsHPL MATERIAL - High Pressure Laminate running rails and router cradle for wear-free performance, accuracy and durability Your router leveling jig will usually come with a user manual. A user manual is the manufacturer’s instruction that guides users through installation and use. Typical manuals take the form of texts inside booklets or pamphlets. However, some brands take it a step further by offering audiovisual manuals on DVDs. These types of user manuals give a more hands-on explanation. If you want a manual that takes you through every step of the installation process, you should consider jigs that come with DVD manuals. Waste disposal I also limit the depth of cut to around 1 ⁄ 8 " for smooth, tearout-free cutting. You may need to make several passes to flatten the workpiece. This is easy to do with most [plunge routers](https://www.woodsmith.com/review/plunge-router/) simply by adjusting the turret on the depth stop. CONTROLLED CUTTING Depth of cut can be easily controlled with the router plunge for fine skimming cuts or deeper levelling cuts

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A router leveling jig will make your work easier. Ensure you take all workplace safety precautions when using a jig. Depending on the specific cut you want to make, you may end up with more than one jig. Owning multiple jigs means you don’t have to improvise or risk making imprecise cuts when working. Once you’ve finished flattening one side, rotate the workpiece upside down, secure it again, and repeat the process for the other side. Where there is sufficient waste material, either at the edges or ends, then through screwing can be used (counter bore clearance holes, so that screw heads lie below the final cutter depth to be used. This will prevent running into a screw by accident)