Laminate Trim Guide
Fig. 1119
Unpiloted laminate trim bits require the use of
a trim guide which may be fitted to models
1608, 1608LX, or 1609A. Mount the guide 9 to
Fig. 8
9
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achieved. Do not overtighten.
Model 1608T has an angular adjustment range
of 75 degrees?45 degrees in one direction,
and 30 degrees in the other. To set the angle,
loosen the wing nuts 20 on either side of the
the bottom of the base in either pair of holes
(1609A has one pair of holes) with the screwsFig. 12
provided, and be sure the bit clears the trim
guide by at least 1/16" (1.5 mm) to avoid20
damage. The horizontal position of the guide
determines the amount of material removed by
the bit. To adjust, loosen screw 13 and turn
adjuster 12 to move the guide in or out. Tighten
screw 13, and make a trial cut to check thebase, tilt motor to the desired angle, and re-
tighten the wing nuts. Be careful not to over-
Fig. 9
13tighten, or the base may be damaged.
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When tilted, model 1608T will trim laminated
tops up to a vertical backsplash or on irregular
corners. Use a suitable self-piloted bit such as
Bosch, and guide the trimmer as shown in
Figure 13.
Fig. 13
setting and readjust as necessary. For making
straight or bevel cuts, align the tip of the guide
with the cutting edge of the bit to produce the
desired amount of cutter exposure that will
trim the laminate flush or create the desired
bevel.
Refer to instruction sheet included with deluxeUnderscribe Trimmer?Model 1608U
trim guide (1608LX, 1609KX) for additionalThe underscribe trimmer is designed to cut
adjustments required for that guide.plastic laminates when creating joints between
1608Tpieces of such material. Properly adjusted, the
With the motor fastened tightly in the clamp-router will produce very accurate seams be-
ing ring and a bit installed, loosen the depthtween adjacent sections of the laminated sur-
locking screw 18 with a screwdriver approxi-face.
mately 1/4 turn. Raise or lower the base byTo install the underscribe base insert the bit
turning the slotted gear 19, and retighten screwinto the collet as described earlier in this manual.
18 firmly when the desired adjustment isSlide the clamping ring of the base onto the
motor's lower bearing housing as far as it will
Fig. 1018go, and carefully tighten the clamp ring screw.
Now adjust the bit until the tip just enters the
machined recess in the aluminum plate of the
underscribe guide. Your tool is now assembled,
and ready to make a test cut in some surplus
material before beginning work.
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