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

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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) They say you don’t build a house the way you want until your third one. And after two bench configurations in my home woodworking shop, I am looking to perfect the benches on the third try. Credit subject to status and affordability. Terms and conditions apply. Axminster Tool Centre Ltd trading as Axminster Tools is a credit broker and is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Credit is provided by Novuna Personal Finance, a trading style of Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Financial Services Register no. 704348. The RS/JIG Router Surfacing Jig has High Pressure Laminate running rails and router cradle for wear-free performance, accuracy and durability It would help if you also considered the jig’s ability to stand up to heavy use. Irrespective of the frequency of use, the jig will be exposed to fast-moving steel each time it is used. Thus, it is crucial to ensure that the jig is made of highly durable material that will not cave in easily.

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 Linear rails that were 2000mm (or just over 6 feet). These were hard to buy, and I ended up going with this 2000mm set, and they were straight with decent quality. Worth noting, these rails come in various lengths to let you make a small or large jig.So after a lot of research, some engineering considerations, and budgeting, my final design ended up consisting of the following: These steps provide a more detailed guide on how to set up a router sled and how to effectively use it for flattening and surfacing work pieces.

GUIDE BUSH CONNECTION Links to the cradle with 30mm guide bush for compatibility with multiple brands and router sizesSpecially designed for trenching, surfacing and flattening metal of a wide or otherwise irregular shape Unfortunately, not a lot of woodworkers realize these mills exist. While similar to a planer or drum sander in their ability to flatten a surface, these jigs differ in that they keep the wood in place and move over the face of the wood.

Attach the trim router securely to the router sled, ensuring a stable connection without any wobbling.

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HPL MATERIAL - High Pressure Laminate running rails and router cradle for wear-free performance, accuracy and durability High Pressure Laminate running rails and router cradle for wear-free performance, accuracy and durability 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. 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. 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

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. And, as you can guess, it allows for hefty wood pieces like live edge slabs to be flattened in place. Lower the router to the desired depth, taking care to only remove a small amount of wood with each pass. This helps avoid excessive pressure on the router bit and minimizes the risk of burn marks. CONTROLLED CUTTING - Depth of cut can be easily controlled with the router plunge for fine skimming cuts or deeper levelling cuts Use: This specialized router bit is primarily used for final surfacing, providing a smooth and flat finish on large wood slabs and tabletops. It is ideal for achieving precise and professional results.

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This is an adaptable compact jig for flattening, surfacing and trenching work on wide or irregular shaped material.