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warped · 02-22-2006, 06:54 AM

Since the welcome message stated that there are no dumb questions, I will ask. When do you remove the fence and use the safety pin?

Woodnut65 · 02-22-2006, 07:11 AM

Hi: The fence is removed when you are going to use a template and a cutter with a bearing guide to route material in other than a straight line. The safety pin is used to
provide a solid point to allow the template and material to be cut to get to the bearing
and the cutter. If not used the cutter would have a tendency to pull the template, the material, and possibly your hand through the bit. Hope this helps, Woodnut65

kp91 · 02-22-2006, 07:33 AM

well said woodnut, I'd also like to add that making a quick and dirty bit guard is well worth the effort when working away from the fence. There are a bunch of good books available from your library on router use and safety, all with easy safety devices and jigs. Search the forum topics for 'books' and get some titles.

Happy routing

02-22-2006, 06:54 AM	#1
warped Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1 View warped's Gallery	Report This Post! question safety pin Since the welcome message stated that there are no dumb questions, I will ask. When do you remove the fence and use the safety pin?
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02-22-2006, 07:11 AM	#2
Woodnut65 Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 343 View Woodnut65's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi: The fence is removed when you are going to use a template and a cutter with a bearing guide to route material in other than a straight line. The safety pin is used to provide a solid point to allow the template and material to be cut to get to the bearing and the cutter. If not used the cutter would have a tendency to pull the template, the material, and possibly your hand through the bit. Hope this helps, Woodnut65
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02-22-2006, 07:33 AM	#3
kp91 Marine Engineer Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fredericksburg, VA First Name: Doug Posts: 919 View kp91's Gallery	Report This Post! well said woodnut, I'd also like to add that making a quick and dirty bit guard is well worth the effort when working away from the fence. There are a bunch of good books available from your library on router use and safety, all with easy safety devices and jigs. Search the forum topics for 'books' and get some titles. Happy routing __________________ Doug 1 John 1:9
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