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Laminate Trim Guide
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
the bottom of the base in either pair of holes
(1609A has one pair of holes) with the screws
provided, and be sure the bit clears the trim
guide by at least 1/16" (1.5 mm) to avoid
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 the
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 deluxe
trim guide (1608LX, 1609KX) for additional
adjustments required for that guide.
1608T
With the motor fastened tightly in the clamp-
ing ring and a bit installed, loosen the depth
locking screw 18 with a screwdriver approxi-
mately 1/4 turn. Raise or lower the base by
turning the slotted gear 19, and retighten screw
18 firmly when the desired adjustment is
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
base, tilt motor to the desired angle, and re-
tighten the wing nuts. Be careful not to over-
tighten, or the base may be damaged.
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.
Underscribe Trimmer—Model 1608U
The underscribe trimmer is designed to cut
plastic laminates when creating joints between
pieces of such material. Properly adjusted, the
router will produce very accurate seams be-
tween adjacent sections of the laminated sur-
face.
To install the underscribe base insert the bit
into the collet as described earlier in this manual.
Slide the clamping ring of the base onto the
motor's lower bearing housing as far as it will
go, 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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