Woodpeckers BTBM Rout N Plane Benchtop Board Mill Owner’s Manual
- June 16, 2024
- Woodpeckers
Table of Contents
ROUT-N-PLANE
BENCHTOP BOARD MILL
OWNER’S MANUAL
BTBM Rout N Plane Benchtop Board Mill
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ASSEMBLY
- Place the Sled 1 on top of your workpiece with Router Guides 5 up.
- Insert the tabs of the Sled 1 into the next highest Ski’s 2 slots and loosely attach with two Red Knobs and Washers. Repeat for the other Ski 2. Figure A
- Slide the assembly over your entire workpiece to ensure it does not bind anywhere. Tighten all Red Knobs.
INSTALLING THE SACRIFICIAL FENCE
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With the five Fence mounting holes towards you, install the Fence Mount ing Brackets 3 with the one marked “L” to the left using the 1/4-20 Screws and KEP Nuts. FigureB
NOTE: For maximum overall cutting width, install Workpiece Edge Guide Supports in utermost holes. -
Attach the Sacrificial Fence 4 to the Fence Mounting Brackets with the Fence Screws through the slots.
ALIGNING THE ROUTER
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Install the Alignment Arbor into your router collet and adjust so that the bushing is below the router’s base. Secure the Alignment Ring 6 to the Arbor and adjust router depth so it is against the router’s base.
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Using the Hex Wrench, loosen the bolts on Router Guides 5 and place your router with the Alignment Ring 6 in the center of the sled.
IMPORTANT: Read warning labels. If your router base has one or more straight edges, the largest straight edge should always be against GUIDE A. Figure c
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Align Router Guides 5 to router base and tighten to Sled 1. Move router back and forth on Sled to ensure it is running freely, adjust Router Guides as necessary.
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Remove Aligntment Ring 6 and install router bit (Maximum Diameter 2″).
WORK HOLDING & WORKPIECE REQUIREMENTS
- The Benchtop Board Mill accepts workpieces with a minimum height of 3/4″ and a maximum height of 3″. When selecting the location of your work piece on the table, consider the location and travel of the Benchtop Board Mill.
- Secure your workpiece to the table using clamp dogs, double sided tape, or similar. Ensure there will be no collision with the router bit.
ROUTER OPERATION
- Consult your router manufacturer’s recommendations and choose the correct RPM for the router bit.
- Unplug your router and set the depth of of your router bit to remove 1/16″-1/8″ from your workpiece. Multiple passes will yield the best results.
- After making a cut, ensure the router bit is clear of the work piece before advancing the sled. Advance the sled, guiding the Sacrificial Fence along the edge of the workpiece.
- Depending on your router base’s radius, the maximum width of the work piece is around 15″ (based on 6″ router base and 1″ dia. cutter).
NOTE: The Benchtop Board Mill requires a minimum router base diameter of 4-7/8″.
WARNING! To reduce the risk
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for proper setup and use.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles or glasses with
side shields, ear protection & a dust mask.
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