operation GENERAL OPERATING HINTS 1. Most projects undertaken with the Router Recreator will require some time to complete. Make sure when you begin your work that you are comfortable. Although your Recreator can be operated from a standing position you'll find a chair will be helpful, 4. The wing nuts on the tilt plate may be loosened which allows you to orient the stylus and bit to perform some relief work although most work will be done with the bit and stylus perpendicular to the piece. These wing nuts should be tightened after the desired angle is obtained. 2. It is recommendedthatyourwork begin with the largest router bits and step down in bit diameter as the work progresses.
The smaller the bit diameter the greater the detail. ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE STYLUS DIAMETER PRECISELY MATCHES THE DIAMETER OF THE BIT 5, When operating your Recreator place the left hand on thesmall knob (stylus mount knob) and the right hand on the large knob. It is less tiring if you rest your forearms or wrist on one of the nearby shelf boards while maneuvering the stylus and bit. SELECTED. For stylus diameters greater than i/4', a 3/4 stylus collar is provided. Secure itto the 1/4" end of a stylus with the setscrew wrench. The sleeve should be flush with the bottom of the stylus tip. 6.
For very fine detail work, it may be more convenient to attach the stylus grip (provided) to the stylus and guide the stylus with the fingers of either hand on the stylus grip. The stylus grip should be between the small end of the stylus and the small knob. 7. When excessive stock must be removed don't overwork your router or Router Recreator_ Several successive shallow cuts witi produce better results than a few deep cuts and prolong the life of your tool and bits. 8. To produce straight tine movement (front to rear) lock the yoke assembly in place with the aid of the shaft lock collars. 1/8" ROD END-" _'"_1/16" ROD END 2 STYLUS RODS IL...1/4' RODEND 3/4" SLEEVE --_ _- STYLUS GRBP 9.
TO produce straight line cuts left to right use the shaft lock brackets. t0. Always keep in mind the direction of rotation of the router bit (clockwise when viewed from above) and always move the router bit into the workplace so that the cutting edge of the bit is chopping into the work and not gouging out. This will help prevent splintering of the workplace, tearing out large sections, or kickback. Never turn the router on with bit in contact with the workpiece, STYLUS TgP RECOMMENDED ROUTER BIT 3/4" sleeve ......... 3/4" straight face 9-25529 1/4" rod end ........ 1/4" straight face 9-25521 1/8" rod end ......... 1/8" straight face 9-2552 1/16" rod end ......
1/16" straight face 9-25528 or 1/16" double ended 9-25599 3. Before beginning your work check for the proper relationship of the router bit to the stylus in respect to elevation. The easiest way to check for proper cutting depth is to rest the router bit on the tedge of the front shelf board then loosen the stylus mount knob (small knob)and allow the stylus to also rest on the shelf edge. 11. If the bit begins to scorch the wood as it cuts this usually indicates that resin; gum or pitch has accummulated on the cutting edge or that the bit is dull, Remove any gum or pitch with "Sears Gum and Pitch Remover" or sharpen and dress the cutting edge with a ftat oil stoneto regain the sharp edge.
It is possible to set the stylus above or below the router bits, and some operations which are discussed later will require this, As you become more familiar with your Router Recreator you will begin to realize its versatility. In addition to its primary function of a three dimensional duplicator, it also does an excellent job of reproducing signs from an existing sign or drawing, it is capable of carving two dimensional plaques. It can turn a simpte piece of rectangular or round stock into a handsomely decorated spindle. The following pages wilt instruct you in the proper mounting and operating techniques for all of the above operations. 15