Castle TSM-21 Serial 61064 and lower (Mead) Operator Manual - Manual (Page 11)

Pocket Depth Position
The pocket cutting bit is set at the factory to rout at optimal depth in material between 5/8” and
7/8” thickness.
ƒ To rout ½” material it is easiest to place a 1/8” shim on the worktable and place your
work piece over it.
ƒ The optimal router setting is determined by seating the standard Castle Router bit (RM-
38, CUR-38 or RM-38C) as far down in the collet on the router as it will go and then
using the bit guide provided to set the depth. Refer to the “Pilot Drill Depth Adjustment”
for steps to do this.
Pocket Distance Adjustment
The offset distance from the end of the pocket to the edge of the work piece is called the “web.”
(Figure 8) It has been factory set at 5/8” to accommodate 1 ½” screws. We do not recommend
that this distance be changed to less than 5/8 ”.
Figure 8
ƒ If you are using 1¼” screws you may shorten this distance by adjusting the router stop
plate. (Figure 9)
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