Woodstock W2000 - Manual (Page 14)

W2000 Rebel ® – 13
Figure 18. Fence alignment.
Figure 19. Safety guard adjusted properly.
For applications where an adequate bearing surface
remains after edge shaping, the fences must be in a
straight line in relation to one another. One of the eas-
iest ways to do this is to remove the existing wood fac-
ings and put on a one piece unit. Make sure the piece
you use is rigid enough so it does not flex as you push
your workpiece along. We recommend using
3 ⁄
4
" hard-
wood plywood for stability and strength. Of course,
most species of solid hardwoods are just as suitable
(birch, maple, etc.). For some applications it may be
necessary to notch the bottom of the auxiliary wood
fence so it will clear the router bit.
If you would rather use the fence as is, then you must
adjust the outfeed fence so it lies in the same plane as
the infeed fence. To adjust the two fences, simply take
a good quality machined straightedge and place it
against the infeed fence. Adjust the outfeed fence up to
the straightedge and lock in position. Figure 18.
The safety guard’s primary purpose is to keep your fin-
gers away from the router bit. The secondary function
is to serve as a dust pickup. Always use the safety
guard! Adjust the safety guard as follows:
Step 1 - Loosen the 5 ⁄
16
" hex bolt. Center the safety
guard over the router collet and re-tighten the
hex bolt.
Step 2 - Loosen the lock knob and lower the safety
guard as close to the workpiece as possible
without restricting stock movement. Figure
19. After the guard has been positioned,
securely tighten the lock knob on the back of
The Rebel
® table.
Step 3 - A dust collector or shop type vacuum can be
connected to the top of the safety guard. Use
a 3" flex hose and secure with a hose clamp.
Figure 19. When connecting a dust collection
unit, make sure that the hose and other dust
pickup devices do not hamper your move-
ment or stock feeding. Please note that the
safety guard is not intended to be used as a
hold down. All hold downs and other safety
devices must be used correctly so they will
work as intended.
C. Safety Guard
Please take the time to adjust your fence correctly. You
will avoid frustration and the chance of ruining your
workpiece. Remember to always use a sample and
make a test cut before using a finish piece. Always
double check yourself and make sure that the lock
knobs are securely tightened so the fence will not move
during the routing process.