trend C152 CraftPro Biscuit Jointer User Manual

trend C152 CraftPro Biscuit Jointer

CRAFTPRO
BISCUIT JOINTER CUTTER SET REF. C152

Thank you for purchasing this Trend router cutter, which should give lasting performance if used by these instructions.
The following symbols are used throughout these instructions.

• Denotes risk of personal injury, loss of life or damage to the tool in case of non-observance of the instructions.
• Refer to the instruction manual of your power tool.
• This cutter must not be put into service until it has been established that the power tool to be connected to this unit is in compliance with 98/37/EC (identified by the CE marking on the power tool).

INTENDED USE

• This cutter is intended to be used in a routing machine to cut a biscuit joint in wood and wood based material.

SAFETY

• Please read and understand the safety points at the end of this instruction as well as the power tool instructions before use.
• PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE.
• The attention of UK users is drawn to The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, and any subsequent amendments.
• Users should also read the HSE/HSC Safe Use of Woodworking Machinery Approved Code of Practice and Guidance Document and any amendments.
• Users must be competent in using woodworking equipment before using our products.
• Attention should be paid to the HSE’s Safe Use of Vertical Spindle Moulding machines Information Sheet No. 18 and any revisions.

ITEMS REQUIRED

• Router with suitable collet fitted.
• Handtools.

Before using a cutter, please ensure it is correctly assembled and the locking nut is fully tightened to the correct torque setting.

ITEMS ENCLOSED & DESCRIPTION OF PARTS

• A. Cutter x1
• B. Ball bearing guide, one of the following to be fitted:
  • 12.7mm dia. x1
  • 15.9mm dia. x1
  • 19.1mm dia. x1
• C. Washer x1
• D. Screw x1
• E. Hex key 2.5mm A/F x1
• F. Instructions x1

The set is supplied assembled with the B127A ball bearing fitted. Depending on the biscuit size used, the relevant ball bearing should be fitted onto the cutter, this bearing will then automatically set the depth of groove.

Plan of Biscuits

Dimensions

Cross-Section of Biscuit Joints

OPERATION

• Carefully remove the protective wax from the cutter and dispose. Insert the cutter shank into the collet at least to the marked line indicated on the shank. This ensures at least 3/4 of the shank length is held in the collet.
• Prepare timber to the required thickness.
• Assemble the cutter as per instructions using the correct ball bearing to suit the size of the biscuit required. Ensure the hex screw is tight.
• The recommended speed is 18,000rpm.

Edge to Edge-to-edge joints

• When biscuit jointing using a handheld router, the base of the machine is run on the face side for both joints.

• The face sides of both sections of timber should be marked in pencil where each biscuit is required. The centre of each biscuit pocket should be between 150mm to 250mm. The biscuits should also be no less than 50mm from the ends of the timber.

• The cutter height is set to cut on the centre line and plunges until all the ball bearing touches the edge of the timber.

• Whilst cutting the groove, the router should be moved forward to make the groove long enough to insert the biscuit. The finished edge will have a series of pockets for each biscuit.

• A continuous groove can also be routed, but although quicker to cut, the joint would be weaker.

• Care must be taken not to release the plunge of the router if the router base aperture is less than 38mm, as the tooling may be damaged.

• When using the biscuit jointing set on a fixed head router, a different method of setting the length of the cut is required.

• An easy way to judge the pocket length on an inverted router is to mark the end positions of the pocket on the top-down pressure clamp.

Butt Joint (or corner joint)

• For a butt joint, the groove for the biscuit is cut into the edge of one piece of the component and the face of the other.
• The edge cut is carried out using the same method as edge-to-edge joints.
• The face cut is made by clamping the component onto the edge of the workbench and butting up to a piece of waste material.
• The top edge of the component must be flush with the waste material.
• The waste material will give better support for the hand router. The grooving cuts are then carried out as before.

As one part of the joint is on the face of the material, the depth of the groove should not be too deep to weaken the component, and the correct size of biscuit should be used to take this into account.

Gluing Up
After the grooves are routed, the joint should be dry-cramped to check for fit. A water-based glue (PVA) is used with the biscuit in the pocket, which will expand as moisture is absorbed. The boards are simply clamped together until the glue is dry.

SPARE PARTS

Please use only Trend’s original spare parts.

MAINTENANCE

• Continually satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.

Cleaning

• Ensure clamping surfaces are cleaned to remove dirt, grease, oil and water.
• Remove resin build-up regularly.
• Apply a rust protector to the shanks. Do not use a rust protector on ball-bearing guides.

Lubrication

• Use a PTFE dry lubricant spray on a tool to increase cutting-edge life.

Storage

• Always return the cutter to its packaging after use.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

• Recycle raw materials instead of disposing them as waste.
• Packaging should be sorted for environmentally friendly recycling.
• The product and its accessories at the end of its life should be sorted for environmental recycling.

GUARANTEE

All Trend products are guaranteed against any defects in either workmanship or material, except products that have been damaged due to improper use or maintenance.

• © Trend Machinery & Cutting Tools Ltd. 2009 E&OE
• ® All trademarks acknowledged

Trend Machinery & Cutting Tools Ltd.

• Odhams Trading Estate St. Albans Road
• Watford WD24 7TR England
• Tel: 0044(0)1923 249911
• technical@trendm.co.uk
• www.trend-uk.com

References

• Trend Tool Technology

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