TREND CRT MK2 User Manual

CRAFTSMAN
ROUTER

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CRT MK2

Contents

Items Enclosed _______________________2

Description of Parts ___________________2

Safety Precautions

- Cutter Care _________________________3

- Useful Advice ________________________3

Assembly _________________________4-13

- Identification of Router Mounting Holes ____6

- Fitting router to fixing plates ___________6-7

CRT/Mk2 Fixing Plates _______________8-9

Adjustment

- Fence Adjustments ___________________14

- Workpiece Support ___________________14

- Cutting Depth/Cutting Height ___________14

Optional Accessories ______________15-19

Operation

- Edge Moulding with the Back Fence _____20

- Grooving with the Back Fence __________21

- Full Edge Moulding ___________________21

- Across the grain routing with Mitre Fence _22

- Stopped Moulding ____________________22

- Tenon Cutting _______________________23

- Routing without a Back fence ___________24

- Mounting a Lead-On Pin_______________24

- Profile Working Procedure___________24-25

Producing a Shield ________________26-27

Spare Parts

- Spare Parts List ___________________28-30

- Spare Parts Diagram _______________31-34

Maintenance and Cleaning_____________35

Please read the operating instructions
carefully and keep them together with
your router table.

If you require further technical information or spare parts for this router table,
please call our technical support department on 01923 224681 or your agent.

☎

The following symbols are used throughout this
manual:

IMPORTANT!

Denotes possible risk of personal injury, or
damage to the tool in case of non­observance of the instructions in this
manual.

1030mm

359mm

367mm

605mm

Specification

Working height with floor stand accessory

- 1000mm

Back fence height

- 100mm

Back fence extraction point diameter

- 58mm

Table top aperture diameter

- 57mm

Push block max. tenon thickness - 110mm

Weight (without accessories)

approximately 10kg

Intended use

The unit is intended for stationary operation of
routers.

Please remember to return your
guarantee card within 14 days of
purchase.

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DESCRIPTION OF PARTS

1 Legs

2 Fixing plate

3 Table top

4 Back fence

5 Workpiece support

6 Guard

7 Tenon push block

8 Lead-on pin

9 Mitre fence

10 Switch

11 Pushstick

12 Table extensions

13 Insert rings

ITEMS ENCLOSED

1 x Table top

4 x Legs

1 x Back fence and fittings

1 x Workpiece Support and fittings

1 x Tenon Block and fittings

1 x Top guard and fittings

1 x Mitre fence

1 x No-Volt Release Switch

3 x Insert rings

2 x Table extensions

1 x Lead-on Pin

1 x Spanner (9.5mm A/F)

1 x Screw and Fittings Pack

1 x Pushstick

1 x Instructions

1 x Guarantee card

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

■ Always switch off the power and unplug the
router when changing cutters or when making

adjustments.

■ Always wear protective goggles when routing.

■ Wear sound protective ear muffs when routing

for long periods of time.

■ Always wear a dust mask. Use dust extraction
equipment whenever possible.

■ Do not wear loose clothing. Make sure baggy
sleeves are rolled up and ties are removed.

■ Always remove spanners and hex keys from
the workpiece before switching router on.

■ Keep hands well clear of the router cutter
when routing.

■ Avoid accidental starting of the router. Make
sure the power switch is in the ‘Off’ position

before plugging in and connecting to the
electrical supply.

■ Never leave the router unattended when
running. Always wait until the router comes to

a complete stop before making adjustments.

■ Do not switch the router on with the cutter
touching the workpiece.

■ Mount the router table securely to a work
bench.

■ Periodically check all nuts and bolts to make
sure they are tight and secure.

Cutter Care

■ Do not drop cutters or knock them against
hard objects.

■ Cutters should be kept clean. Resin build-up
should be removed at regular intervals with

Resin Cleaner

®

. The use of a dry lubricant will

act as a preventative such as Trendicote

®

PTFE spray. Do not use PTFE spray on
plastic components.

■ Cutter shanks should be inserted into the
collet at least 3/4 of shank length to prevent

distortion. A distorted collet should be
discarded, as it can cause vibration and

damage the shank.

■ Do not over-tighten collet as this will score the
shank and create a weakness there.

■ It is also advisable to periodically check the
router collet nut for wear.

Useful Advice

■ Judge your feed rate by the sound of the
motor. In time, the operator will acquire a ‘feel’

for the router, and a feed speed relative to the
work will come naturally. Too slow a feed will
result in burning.

■ Apply the normal precautions as with any
electric power tool.

■ The main abuse of routing machines is the
inclination for operators to overload them. The

motto is ‘Keep the revs up’. The drop in
revolutions should not exceed, if possible,
more than 20% of full running speed.

■ The motor of a router is susceptible to the
accumulation of sawdust and wood chips, and

should be blown out, or ‘vacuumed’,
frequently to prevent interference with normal
motor ventilation.

■ Refer to the Instruction Manual supplied with
your router for full details of it’s features and

safety information.

■ Trial cuts should be made on waste material
before starting any project.

■ Do not store the router on the floor, as
chippings, pins or dirt can drop into the air

intake of the router.

IMPORTANT:
To move table with leg stand
fitted, please lift. Do not drag.

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ASSEMBLY

Assemble the parts as show in A to N.

For identification all fixings are
illustrated as actual size.

x16

x16

x18

A

B

ACTUAL SIZE

x18

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x2 x2

x2

x2

C

D

E

x2

PLEASE NOTE
Nut is fitted reversed

x1

x1

x1

x2

Special note for Bosch POF routers

For the Bosch POF range of DIY routers a
packing piece must be made in 3mm to 6mm
thick plywood or MDF. This is then placed
between the underside of the plate in the table
and the underside of the router base. The
fixing screws can then be used. Enlarging the
aperture in the base of the router is also
advised if large diameter tooling is to be used.

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Identification of Router Mounting
Holes and Screws (see pages 8 & 9).

■ Identify the mounting holes and fixing screws
(including washers & nuts if router base

requires re-drilling) which will be required to
suit your router.

■ Identify whether your router or the fixing plate
requires re-drilling.

■ Bolt the router onto the fixing plate first with
the operating controls to the front, before

fitting to the table.

■ The fixing plate is symmetrical therefore once
the router is mounted to it, it can be fitted to

the router table in four different positions. The
orientation of the plate depends on which
router is fitted. It is advisable to position the
plate so that controls for speed or height are
easily accessible.

IMPORTANT!
Some routers may require the
removal of the plastic base
slider to allow fitting to plate.

IMPORTANT!
Carry out the following re­drilling only if required.

Re-drilling Router Base Only

■ Invert and stand your router onto a suitable
surface.

■ Place the fixing plate facing upwards onto
the base of your router.

■ Identify holes 1 and 2, or holes 3 on fixing
plate (Ref. CRT/FP/A see page 8).

■ Fit a large diameter cutter (max. 53mm Ø)
into your router and tighten collet.

■ Retract plunge mechanism and lock off
allowing cutter to protrude through the base.

■ Adjust position of the fixing plate to
centralise the cutter within the centre hole.

Take care not to damage cutter or to touch
sharp edges.

■ Ensure that the holes you are about to drill in
the base do not interfere with any of the

features on the router or any webbings in the
casting of the router base. A slight turning of
the plate may be required to miss such
obstructions.

■ Mark the centre of the holes onto the base.

■ Remove plate and mark the centre of the

holes with a centre punch.

■ Drill a hole at these points with a 6mm
diameter drill bit.

■ Clean up edges of holes if required.

Re-drilling Fixing Plate Only

■ Remove the plastic base of the router.
Alternatively a photocopy or an outline of the

base can be made of the plastic base
instead.

■ Draw cross lines onto the plastic base of the
router.

■ Draw cross lines on the fixing plate with a
pencil. These cross lines should bisect the

plate on both sides.

Packing
piece

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■ Align the lines on the fixing plate with those
on the plastic base and secure the fixing

plate to the plastic base.

■ Using a centre punch, mark the centres of
holes.

■ Drill the required hole size with a suitable
metal cutting drill bit. Best results will be

obtained if your power drill is mounted in a
drill stand.

■ Countersink the hole with a countersink bit
to a depth so the heads of the screws are

slightly below the top surface. Clean off any
burrs created.

IMPORTANT!
If you do not have the
necessary equipment to carry
out these operations, then a
local engineering shop will be
able to carry them out
accurately for you.

Re-drilling both Fixing Plate and
Router Base

■ Invert the router and lay the
fixing plate onto the upturned base.

■ Clamp the fixing plate and router base
together with two cramps.

■ Ensuring that the drill bit will not foul any
webbing or fixtures on the router base, drill

with a 6mm diameter metal cutting drill bit

into the fixing plate and through the router
base two holes approximately 75mm apart.

■ Unclamp the router base and fixing plate.

■ Countersink the fixing plate holes with a

countersink bit to a depth so the screw heads
are slightly below the top surface. Clean off
any burrs created on both the fixing plate and
router base.

CL

CL

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3

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5

5

5

5

2

8

8

66

6

77

7

TREND T5 1 E x 2
TREND T9 1 & 2 E x 3
AEG OF4505, OF500S, OFE710 3 ● G x 2
ATLAS COPCO OFS720, OFSE850, OFS50

OFSE1000, OF500S 3 ● G x 2

B&D KW779, 780(E), 800(E)

BD780(E) 4 A x 3
B&D SR100, DN67, BD66 3 ● G x 2
BOSCH POF400, 500A, 600ACE 3 F x 2
BOSCH GOF1600A, 1700ACE 1 & 2 F x 3
DEWALT DW613 1 E x 2
DEWALT DW620, 621 1 E x 2
DEWALT DW625EK 1 & 2 F x 3
EINHELL EOF850SP 3 ● G x 2
ELU MOF96(E) MK1 3 ● G x 2
ELU MOF96(E) MK2 1 E x 2
ELU OF97(E) 1 E x 2
ELU MOF131, 177(E) 1 & 2 F x 3
FELISATTI R346EC 1 & 2 F x 3
FELISATTI TP246(E) ■● G x 2
FERM FBF-6E, FBF-8E 3 ● G x 2
FESTO OF900(E), 1000(E),

1010EBC, 2000(E) 1 & 2 ● H x 3
HITACHI M8(V) 5 B x 4
HITACHI FM8, ZK2008 3 ● H x 2
HOLZHER 2335, 2355, 2356 ■● G x 2
KANGO R8550S 3 ● G x 2
KINZO 250C44 ■ F x 2
KRESS FM6955 3 ● G x 2
LYNX RT-800-A 3 ● G x 2
MAFELL LO50E, 65E 1 & 2 ● H x 3
MAKITA RP0910, 1110C 1 E x 2
METABO OF528 3 ● G x 2
METABO OF1028, OFE1229 ■● G x 2
METABO OF1612, OFE1812 ■● G x 2
NUTOOL NPT850 3 ● G x 2
PERLES OF808(E) pre 1999 3 ● G x 2
PERLES OF808(E) post 1999 1 E x 2

PERFORMANCE POWER 1020W 3 ● G x 2

POWER DEVIL PDW5026 3 ● G x 2
ORTER CABLE 100, 690, 693 3 ● H x 2
POWER DEVIL PDW5027 3 ● G x 2
RYOBI R500, R502 1 & 2 ● H x 3
SPARKY X52E 3 ● G x 2
STAYER PR50 3 ● G x 2
VIRUTEX FR77C, 78C, 66F 3 ● H x 2
WADKIN R500 1 & 2 ● H x 3
WICKES 900W 3 ● G x 2

BOSCH GOF900A, 900ACE, POF800ACE 6 H x 3
BOSCH GOF1300ACE 7 H x 3
RYOBI RE600N, R600N,RE601,R601 8 I x 2

CRT/FP/A

CRT/FP/B

● Re-drilling of router base by user required

■ Re-drilling of insert plate by user required

* Requires 3mm packing piece

CRT/MK2
FIXING
PLATES

C

UNF10-32

x3/8"

B

M5x10mm

A

M4x12mm

IMPORTANT!
Some routers may require the
removal of their plastic base
slider to allow fitting to the plate.

*

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MAKITA 3620 10 D x 2
MAKITA 3612(C) 9 D x 2

11 A x 4

MAKITA 3612BR 10 D x 2

11 A x 4

MAKITA 3600B ■ D x 2

■ A x 4

CRT/FP/C CRT/FP/D

G

M6x25mm

F

M6x12mm

E

M6x10mm

I

M8x20mm

H

M6x35mm

D

M5x16mm

ATLAS COPCO OFSE2000 12 F x 3
CASALS FT750, 1000E, FT2000VCE 12 F x 3
DRAPER R1900V 12 F x 3
FREUD FT1000E, FT2000E 12 F x 3
HITACHI M12SA, M12V 13 B x 4
HITACHI TR12 ■ B x 4
RYOBI RE120, R150, R151, RE155K 14 D x 2
PEUGEOT DF55E, DEF570E 14 B x 2
SKIL 1835, 1875U1 ■ C x 3

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x4

x1

The fixing plate must be fitted to the router
base before installation into the router
table.

F

G

x1

Mounting Table to Workbench or
Workboard

The router table must be mounted onto either
the optional floor stand or onto a suitable
workbench or workboard.

Each table leg has four holes at the bottom
mounting. Firmly secure the table assembly to a
workbench or workboard, using self-tapping
screws (not provided).
If a workboard is used, this will allow quick
mounting and removal from a workbench by
using cramps. If a Workmate

®

is to be used
then a batten can be fitted to allow securing in
the Workmate’s

®

jaws.

Workboard 575mm x 450mm

Batten 560mm x 100mm

IMPORTANT:
Please tighten
screws across
the diagonals,
to ensure the
plate remains
flat. Tighten all
screws evenly.

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x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

x2

x4

x2

J

K

L

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Mounting the No-Volt Release Switch

■ The no-volt release switch serves as start-up
protection. When the router is plugged in and

its on/off switch depressed, the router starts
only after the green switch is pressed.

■ Switch off the router using the red button.

■ Attach the no-volt release switch to the table

leg with the screws provided.

■ Plug the router into the socket.

IMPORTANT:
Always remove the plug of the
No-Volt Release Switch from the
power source before making any
adjustments.

Ø

Ø

Insert Rings

■ For router cutter diameters up to 50mm,
insert rings can be fitted. They serve to keep

the opening between the tool and the routing
table as small as possible.

■ The diameter of the insert ring should be
approximately 4mm larger than the cutter

diameter.

Max. router cutter
size without insert
rings:

- 53mm Ø max

Max. router cutter
sizes with insert
rings:

32mm

= 28mm Ø max.

48mm

= 44mm Ø max.

54mm

= 50mm Ø max.

Ø

M

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Guard Operation

When routing with the top guard, never reach
under the guard or swing the guard away. The
guard should not be removed from the back
fence and should always be used in the lowered
position.

Cutter Rotation

Feed Direction

Feed Direction

■ Always work with constant, medium rate.
Feeding too slow will results in burn marks

and excessive heat build up of the cutter.

■ Good results will be obtained by removing
small amounts of material in several passes.

■ Always feed work in the opposite direction to
the direction of rotation of the router cutter.

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ADJUSTMENT

Fence Adjustments

To make adjustment to the lateral movement of
the back fence:

■ Release the back fence knob.

■ Loosen the two screws that secure

the adjustable wedge.

■ Adjust position and re-tighten screws.

■ Re-tighten the back fence knob.

The back fence can be adjusted forwards and
backwards, using the graduated scales to gauge
the depth of mould.

For edge moulding, position the back fence with
the fastening bolts towards the front of the slot.

For panel grooving (i.e. routing of grooves away
from the edge of the workpiece) the fastening
bolts should be to the rear of the holes and slots.

Workpiece Support

The workpiece support provides safe guiding of
the workpiece when routing the complete edge
of the surface.

Adjustment range from:
0 to 12.7mm (1/2”)

Cutting Depth/Cutting Height

Before starting to work:

■ Adjust the cutting depth (A) by adjusting the

position of the back fence.

■ Adjust the cutting height (B) by raising or

lowering the cutter using a fine height

adjuster (if fitted). Alternatively rapid height

adjustment can be made if a PlungeBar is

fitted.

max.

58mm

32mm

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Hose and Connector - CRT/3 & CRT/4

The back fence is provided with an extraction
point for connection to suitable vacuum
extractors. The internal hole diameter is 58mm
(2 1/4"). Suitable fittings with 58mm outside
diameter are available for most extractor units.

■ Only a vacuum extractor unit recommended
for use in the workshop should be used.

■ A suitable adaptor and extraction hose can
be purchased as optional accessories.

The hose (Ref. CRT/4) has an outside diameter
of 39mm and inside diameter of 32mm. The
hose adaptor (Ref. CRT/3) is a three piece
design that allows the hose to swivel freely.

■ Assemble the hose adaptor onto the end of
the hose as shown and insert into back

fence.

■ Fit the other end of the extraction hose to
your dust extractor.

39mm

x 3metre

Large capacity extraction hose - T30/22

A larger 58mm diameter hose 1.5 metres long
with integral connector is available (Ref. T30/22)
for fitting to the CRT and the Trend T30A vacuum
extractor. This hose will provide an increased rate
of air flow to improve extraction effectiveness.

■ The hose is simply inserted into the back fence
extraction point.

58mm x 1.5metre

T30/22

CRT/3

CRT/4

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Profiling Top Guard - CRT/2

■ Remove the back fence and assemble the
profiling top guard as shown.

The use of the optional profiling top guard is
recommended when profiling of workpieces
workpieces with a pin or ball bearing guided
cutter. It will prevent the operator's fingers
inadvertently contacting the cutter while
providing good visibility.

Pages 26 and 27 describe a typical application
involving using ball bearing guided cutters with
to make a shield.

Spring Pressure Clamps - CRT/10

The optional spring pressure clamps can be
mounted to the back fence. When adjusted to
suit the width and thickness of the workpiece,
they ensure the workpiece is held down onto
the surface to obtain accurate machining of
the workpiece.

■ Remove back fence from table surface
and assemble as shown.

Adjustment

■ The spring pressure clamps will require
adjusting to suit the height and width of

workpiece being routed.

■ The pressure strips should provide enough
pressure to prevent the workpiece lifting

from the table surface, but not too much
as to create friction which would prevent
the workpiece from sliding freely.

■ The horizontal bar with pressure strip fitted
can be removed from the vertical pillars

when not required. The vertical pillars can
be left in position and will not impede the
tenon push bock system.

CRT/10

CRT/2

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Vertical Routing Support - CRT/5

For safe routing of narrow panels a vertical
routing support is available.

■ Assemble the support as shown.

■ Adjust the depth of cut and router cutter

height making sure the router is unplugged
when making these adjustments.

■ The vertical routing support should be
positioned to guide the workpiece but allow it

to slide freely.

■ It is important to check that the entire length
of the workpiece will travel between the fence

and the support without binding. This is done
simply by holding the workpiece up to clear
the router cutter and passing it through the
cutting area to ensure no binding occurs.

■ Once the vertical routing support is
positioned correctly lock it into place securely

by tightening both knobs so that the vertical
routing support will not move.

IMPORTANT:
Do not overtighten the knobs as
this may result in damage.

CRT/5

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x4

x44

x44

To adjust for
uneven floors,
loosen screws,
raise or lower
foot and re­tighten.

Floor Stand - CRT/FS

Always mount the routing table on a
work table, bench or on the optional
floor stand.

IMPORTANT:
Please do not fit top screws
until CRT/MK2 is fitted to
the floor stand. Once
CRT/MK2 is placed onto
floor stand, the screws can
be fitted.

IMPORTANT:
Do not drag unit along floor. Please lift to move.

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Enclosure Kit - CRT/EK

x32

x32

x1

x1

x1

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OPERATION

Edge moulding with the back fence

■ Mark the width and depth of cut required
onto the end of the timber and place it up

against back fence.

■ Release back fence
fixing bolts and

adjust position until
required width of cut
is achieved.

If pin or ball bearing
guided cutters are used,
ensure that the back
fence is in line with the guide or slightly behind
it. The back fence will give more support and
provides the retractable safety guard and
spring pressure clamp facility.

■ Lock back fence fixing
bolts.

■ Release plunge
mechanism on router

and adjust the depth
of cut using the fine
height adjuster or
PlungeBar (if fitted).

■ Lock-off plunge mechanism of router.

■ Lower guard and check it will retract freely

over the workpiece.

■ Adjust the spring pressure clamps (if fitted)
to suit the thickness and width of the

timber.

■ Ensure that you have the pushstick within
easy reach when routing.

■ Switch on router and pass timber over
cutter with a consistent feed speed.

■ Ensure even pressure is kept on the
workpiece down onto the table and against

the back fence.

IMPORTANT:

Before making adjustments
isolate the router and no-volt
release switch from the power
supply.

Always ensure that hands
are never near the
cutter.

Use the push stick to safely
maintain pressure on narrow
timbers.

Useful Advice

Make a test cut on a piece of waste material
prior to carrying out any routing operation.

Examples of edge moulding cutters

Craft Range

Ref. C020

Craft Range

Ref. C072

Craft Range

Ref. C110

Craft Range

Ref. C040

Craft Range

Ref. C112

Craft Range

Ref. C094

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Grooving with the Back Fence

The router table can be used for operations
away from the edge of the workpiece such as
grooving, fluting, veining, etc.

When routing, always feed against the rotation of
the cutter. This direction is marked on the back
fence.

For maximum accuracy, one edge of your
workpiece (the edge sliding against the fence)
must be true and straight.

Set up the back fence as follows:

■ Raise safety guard and rest it
against the extraction point.

■ Position the fence behind the router bit for the
desired cutting depth (the distance of cut

from the edge of the workpiece).

■ Securely tighten back fence fixing bolts and
lower the guard over the cutter.

■ Make the cut by sliding the straight edge of
workpiece against the fence. Use the
pushstick as shown.

Full edge moulding using the
Workpiece Support

The workpiece support can be used to plane an
edge.

■ The cutter should be set approximately 2mm
proud of the back fence.

■ The workpiece should be routed until the
planed edge passes onto the out-feed fence.

■ Retract workpiece away from cutters and
switch off router.

■ Replace workpiece and bring workpiece
support out until it touches.

■ Tighten knob and continue routing.

IMPORTANT!

Never push small or narrow
workpieces by hand past the
router cutter, unless a jig or
pushstick/pushblock is used.

Always work with the guard
lowered.

Adjust the cutting height and
depth only when the power has
been isolated and the router
cutter stops rotating.

Across grain routing with the mitre
fence

The mitre fence will be required to give extra
support for routing small workpieces or ends of
large workpieces.

It is advisable to fit a waste piece of material to
the mitre fence or behind the component to
prevent break-out of the wood grain.

If using mitre fence to trim the end off a piece of
material, the workpiece support can be brought
forward with the cutter to support the workpiece
after the cut.

IMPORTANT!
Align back fence with the mitre
bar slot before using mitre
fence.

Stopped Moulding

Right hand (A) and left hand (B) stops,
constructed from scrap timber, must be attached
to the back fence using clamps. These stops
limit the movement of the workpiece, and should
be set to suit the required stopped mould length.

1. Swing in the workpiece around the corner

(C) keeping the workpiec edge (D) up
against the right hand stop (A), until the
router cutter plunges into the workpiece.

2. Rout the complete length of the workpiece,

until the workpiecetouches the left hand
stop (B).

3. Swing out the workpiece (D) around the

corner point (C).

IMPORTANT!
There is a danger of kick-back,
unless the stops are used.

C

D

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C

D

1

2

3

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Tenon Cutting using the Push Tenon
Block

The tenon push block facility is ideal for
producing tenons and sliding dovetails.

IMPORTANT!
The retractable guard cannot be
used when carrying our push
block operations. Therefore
extra care must be taken to
ensure that hands are kept well
clear of the cutter.

■ Ensure that the workpiece is true and the end
is square and smooth.

■ Mount push block assembly on the back
fence.

■ Adjust the height and depth of the cutter to
suit the cut required.

■ Position workpiece between clamp plate and
push block so that it's side is flush against the

face of the back fence, and the end to be cut
is resting on the table. Clamp workpiece in
this position by tightening the wing nut on the
clamp rod while making sure that clamp plate
stays orientated on the workpiece.

■ Slide push block and workpiece back to the
start position. When routing, always feed

against the rotation of the cutter.

■ Switch router on and guide the push block
against the back fence with both hands,

keeping fingers at a safe distance from cutter.

■ Switch router off, unclamp workpiece and
slide push block back to its original position.

■ Position and re-clamp each side of workpiece
and repeat cutting operations.

Useful advice.

When setting up, a piece of paper placed
between the compact and table top will give
sufficient gap to slide properly.

A scrap piece of timber should be placed behind
the workpiece to prevent break-out.

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CRT/2

Routing without a Back Fence

IMPORTANT!
There is an increased danger of
injury since the router cutter is
freely accessible from all sides.

Fit the profiling top guard for
protection and the lead-on pin
to prevent kick-back.

■ Only use router cutters with a ball bearing or
pin guide.

■ Always work against the direction of rotation
of the router cutter.

Mounting a Lead-on Pin

■ The lead-on pin should be screwed into the
table top as shown and tightened with a flat

screwdriver.

The pin is used as a guide for the workpiece
when the cut is first made. Correct working
procedure for this is critical especially when
using large diameter cutters.

Profiling Working Procedure

■ Switch router on and allow it to reach full
running speed.

■ Position the workpiece against the lead-on
pin as shown. The workpiece should not

contact the cutter.

■ Gradually swing workpiece towards cutter
until workpiece or template engages the ball

bearing or pin guide.

■ Feed workpiece against the rotation of the
cutter whilst swinging the workpiece away

from the lead-on pin. At this point the ball

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bearing is acting as the guide.

■ Progressively feed the workpiece anti­clockwise around the shape of the

template ensuring that the ball bearing
always stays in contact with the
workpiece.

■ When the complete edge of the
workpiece has been machined, slide it

away from the cutter.

■ If you are unfamiliar with the above
procedure then the technique should be

practised before switching on the router.

Helpful Advice

■ Always keep the workpiece moving in a
precise steady movement to prevent the

workpiece from burning.

■ Never let go of the workpiece. Always
keep an even pressure of the workpiece

against the bearing. Do not use too
much pressure.

■ If you wish to stop routing halfway
through the operation. Simply slide the

workpiece away from the cutter before
switching off the router.

■ If the workpiece inadvertently comes
away from the ball-bearing and so does

not complete the cut correctly, do not
stop. Complete the operation and
repeat the procedure for the edge
concerned.

■ It is usually advisable to repeat the
operation in order to improve the finish

of the workpiece.

■ Keeps hands away from the cutter, even
if the guard is fitted, in order to give a

good safety margin.

■ If natural woods are used, consideration
should be given to break-out of short

grain which will effect your decision as to
where to start the routing operation in
order to prevent it.

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EXAMPLE APPLICATION

Producing a Shield

■ Construct an actual size template of the
design from 6mm MDF or plywood ensuring

that it is accurate and free from
imperfections.

■ Fix the template to the back of the workpiece
to be used using screws or double sided

tape.

■ Rough cut the workpiece to the shape of the
template using a band saw or jigsaw leaving

2-3mm oversize.

■ Fit a ball bearing guided trimmer cutter.

■ Lay the workpiece (with template fitted) face

down on the table surface. Adjust the height
of the cutter. Ensure that the ball bearing will
contact the template and the cutting edge of
the cutter will machine the full edge of the
workpiece.

■ Fit the profiling top guard and adjust height to
give a 6mm gap between the top of cutter

and underside of template.

■ Switch router on and position the workpiece
against the lead-on pin as shown. The

workpiece should not contact the cutter.

■ Rout the shield using the procedure
described on the previous pages.

Useful advice

If natural woods are used, consideration should
be given to break-out of short grain which will
effect your decision as to where to start the
routing operation in order to prevent it.

Moulding the Shield

A suitable ball bearing guided cutter should be
chosen to mould the shield.

■ Fit chosen moulding cutter and adjust height
of cutter to achieve shape required.

■ If the full edge of the workpiece is to be
machined, leave the template attached to the

workpiece so as to provide a guide for the
ball bearing. Otherwise the template can be
removed, providing there is sufficient edge for
the ball bearing to follow.

■ Repeat the same routing procedure as

before.

If the profile required involves excessive removal
of material, it is advisable to take two passes
with the cutter. First reduce the height of the
cutter protruding from the table, this in effect,
reduces the amount of material which will be
removed, or fit a larger ball bearing, if one is
available for that particular cutter.

The second pass can then be made to give the
required finish.

Carrying out this two stage routing operation has
many advantages.

■ Improved finish on workpiece

■ Less load on cutter and router

■ Far less risk of workpiece snatching

Definition of Snatching

This can be described as the cutter catching the
workpiece and projecting it away from the
direction of rotation. The workpiece is often
taken from the operator's hands and projected
across the work area. It can have potentially
dangerous consequences if the cutter is
unguarded and/or the operator's hands are too
close to the cutter. Damage to the cutter can
also be caused.

The following precautions should be made to

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Lead-on
Pin

Guard

Table Surface

Template

Insert Ring

6mm

Guard

Table Surface

6mm

Lead-on
Pin

avoid a potentially dangerous situation:

■ Fit the profiling top guard, this will prevent
fingers contacting the cutter.

■ Always rout in the direction which opposes
the direction of rotation of the cutter.

Routing with the direction of the cutter is
called back-cutting and will cause snatching
and therefore should not be carried out.

■ Use the lead-on pin to provide support for
the workpiece during the initial start of the

routing operation, it will also ensure that you
approach the cutter from the correct side.

■ When a deep cut is required or the
workpiece is particularly dense, then take

two or three passes.

■ Ensure the cutter always has sharp cutting
edges.

Useful advice

■ Do not reduce pressure of the workpiece or
let go of it. Always keep both hands on the

workpiece and keep an even pressure
against the ball bearing.

■ Do not use too great a feed speed. If the
revolutions of the router drop, it is a good

indication that either too deep a pass is
being made and/or the cutter is blunt.
Therefore reduce the depth of cut and/or re­sharpen your cutter.

If the above points are followed, profile routing
using bearing guided cutters is both safe and
rewarding. It is however advisable for those new
to routing to avoid using larger diameter cutters
until proficient with the technique described.
Under no circumstances should this type of
operation be attempted with cutters not having a
ball bearing or guide pin.

Craft Range
Ref. C116

Craft Range
Ref. C078

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CRT/MK2 & ACCESSORIES - SPARE PARTS LIST v2.0 10/1999

Item Qty Description Ref.

1 1 Table Top WP-CRTMK2/01
2 2 Table Leg WP-CRTMK2/02
3 4 Washer 7.2mm X 19mm X 1.5mm WP-CRT/03
4 2 Bolt Carriage UNC1/4"-20 X 1.3/4" WP-CRT/04
5 34 Nut/Star Washer UNF10-30 WP-CRTMK2/05
6 1 Mitre Fence Bar WP-CRTMK/06
7 34 Machine Screw Pan UNF10-32 X 1/2" PH WP-CRTMK2/07
8 1 Back Fence Wedge WP-CRTMK2/08

9 4 Machine Screw Csk UNF10-32 X 3/4" PH WP-CRTMK2/09
10 1 Mitre Fence Head WP-CRTMK2/10
11 1 Mitre Fence Knob UNC10-24 WP-CRT/11
12 1 Extension Table Support LH WP-CRTMK2/12
13 1 Extension Table Support RH WP-CRTMK2/13
14 1 Extension Table Left WP-CRTMK2/14
15 1 Washer 5.2mm X 14.2mm X 1mm WP-CRT/15
16 1 Extension Table Right WP-CRTMK2/16
17 1 Back Fence WP-CRTMK2/17
18 1 Safety Guard WP-CRTMK2/18
19 1 Guard Pivot Pin WP-CRTMK2/19
20 1 Workpiece Support WP-CRT/20
21 1 Push Block WP-CRT/21
22 1 Clamp Rod UNC5/16"-18 WP-CRT/22
23 1 Clamp Plate For WP-CRT/23
24 1 Bolt Hex UNC1/4"-20 X 1" WP-CRT/24
25 1 Guard Pivot Pin Clip WP-CRTMK2/25
26 1 Wing Nut UNC5/16"-18 WP-CRT/26
27 1 Washer 9mm X 17.5mm X 1.5mm WP-CRT/27
28 2 Scale Metric/Imperial WP-CRTMK2/28
29 1 Washer Split Spring UNF1/4" WP-CRT/29
30 3 Knob UNC1/4"-20 WP-CRTMK2/30
32 1 Table Top Label WP-CRTMK2/32
33 1 Label Fence Trend WP-CRTMK2/33
34 1 Label Warning WP-CRTMK2/34
35 2 Machine Screw Pan UNF10-32 X 7/8" PH WP-CRTMK2/35
36 1 Nut Hex UNF1/4"-28 WP-CRT/36
37 1 Screw Self Tapping 4.8mm x 12.7mm PH WP-CRTMK2/37
38 1 Lead On Pin WP-CRTMK2/38
39 1 Insert Ring 32mm ID WP-CRTMK2/39
40 1 Insert Ring 48mm ID WP-CRTMK2/40
41 1 Insert Ring 54mm ID WP-CRTMK2/41
42 1 Fixing Pack For Plate A WP-CRTMK2/42

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CRT/MK2 & ACCESSORIES - SPARE PARTS LIST v2.0 10/1999

Item Qty Description Ref.

43 1 Fixing Pack For Plate B WP-CRTMK2/43
44 1 Fixing Pack For Plate C WP-CRTMK2/44
45 1 Fixing Pack For Plate D WP-CRTMK2/45
46 0 Fixing Plate A With Screws CRT/FP/A
47 0 Fixing Plate B With Screws CRT/FP/B
48 0 Fixing Plate C With Screws CRT/FP/C
49 0 Fixing Plate D With Screws CRT/FP/D
50 0 Mitre Fence Complete WP-CRTMK2/50
51 0 Push Block Complete WP-CRT/51
52 0 Back Fence Complete WP-CRTMK2/52
53 1 Bolt Carriage UNC10-24 X 3/4" WP-CRTMK2/53
91 1 No Volt Release Switch 230v UK Plug NVRS/230V

0 No Volt Release Switch 230v Euro Plug NVRS/230V/EUR
92 0 Fixing Pack For Switch WP-NVRS/01
93 1 Spanner 9.5mm A/F Pressed Steel WP-SPAN/95P
94 1 Manual MANU/CRT
96 1 Plastic Pushstick PUSHSTICK/1

CRT/EK

5 32 Nut/Star Washer UNF10-30 WP-CRTMK2/05
37 1 Screw Self Tapping 4.8mm X 12.7mm PH WP-CRTMK2/37
80 1 Enclosure Kit Door Panel WP-CRTMK2/80
81 2 Enclosure Kit Side Panel WP-CRTMK2/81
82 1 Enclosure Kit Hinge WP-CRTMK2/82
83 1 Enclosure Kit Back Panel WP-CRTMK2/83
85 8 Machine Screw Pan UNC10-32 X 3/8" PH WP-CRTMK2/85
86 1 Enclosure Kit Knob WP-CRTMK2/86
87 1 Magnetic Latch WP-CRTMK2/87

CRT/FS

5 44 Nut/Star Washer UNF10-30 WP-CRTMK2/05

7 44 Machine Screw Pan UNF10-32 X 1/2" PH WP-CRTMK2/07
75 4 Leg Stand Leg Assembly WP-CRTMK2/75
76 1 Leg Stand Top Shelf WP-CRTMK2/76
77 1 Leg Stand Bottom Shelf WP-CRTMK2/77
78 4 Leg Stand Adjustable Foot WP-CRTMK2/78
79 4 Leg Stand Rubber Foot WP-CRTMK2/79

CRT/2

54 2 Washer 5.3mm X 9.8mm X 1.0mm WP-WASH/09
55 2 Wing Nut M5 WP-NUT/11

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CRT/MK2 & ACCESSORIES - SPARE PARTS LIST v2.0 10/1999

Item Qty Description Ref.

57 1 Clamping Plate WP-CRT/57
58 2 Nut Hex M5 WP-NUT/05
59 2 Spring Washer M5 WP-WASH/29
60 2 Star Washer M5 WP-WASH/39
61 2 Machine Screw Pan M5 X 20mm Slot WP-SCW/16
62 1 Perspex Guard WP-CRT/62

CRT/3

97 1 Adaptor Tube WP-CRT/97
98 1 Adaptor Fitting WP-CRT/98
99 1 Adaptor Clip WP-CRT/99

CRT/5

3 2 Washer 7.2mm x 19mm x 1.5mm WP-CRT/03
31 1 Workpiece Support Knob UNC1/4"-20 WP-CRT/31
71 1 Vertical Support Fence Body Only WP-CRT/71
72 1 Guide Track For Vertical Support WP-CRT/72
73 2 Wedge For Vertical Support WP-CRT/73
74 2 Bolt For Guide Track Vertical Supp

UNC1/4"-20 X 1.3/8" WP-CRT/74

95 1 Instructions for CRT/5 INST/CRT/5

CRT/10

56 2 Machine Screw Socket M5 X 10mm WP-SCW/20
63 2 Machine Screw Socket M6 X 20mm WP-SCW/29
64 2 Washer M6 WP-WASH/50
65 2 Vertical Pillar WP-CRT/65
66 2 Connecting Block WP-CRT/66
67 4 Knob M6 X 10mm WP-KNOB/01
68 2 Horizontal Bar WP-CRT/68
70 2 Pressure Strip WP-CRT/70
88 1 Hex Key 4mm A/F WP-AP/04
89 1 Hex Key 3mm A/F WP-AP/03

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40

39

41

18

35

31

3

19

3

25

5

8

4

5

20

24

30

3

17

34

4

30

3

35

33

52

36

29

23

22

21

27

26

51

11

15

10

37

6

53

50

91

92

CRT/MK2 & ACCESSORIES - SPARE PARTS DIAGRAM v2.0 10/1999

46

42

47

43

48

44

49

45

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28

7
38
9
1
9
28

7
16
7
12
5

5
2
13
7
2

7

14

7
5
7

13

7
5

12

32

7
5
2
5

7
5
2
5
7
5

CRT/FP/A

CRT/FP/B

CRT/FP/C

CRT/FP/D

v2.0 10/1999

96

93

CRT/MK2

94

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7

76

5

75

75

7

5

78

79

7

77

5

78

79

7

75

7

5

78

79

7

78

79

5

7

75

5

68

56

89

70

67

66

67

65

64

63

88

CRT/FS

CRT/10

v2.0 10/1999

97

98

99

CRT/3

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7

5

81

5

85

5

82

85

84

87

86

80

7

5

7

83

81

CRT/EK

31

3

72

71

73

74

CRT/5

62

56

61

59

58

9

55

57

CRT/2

95

v2.0 10/1999

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Maintenance and Cleaning

Before all work on the router table itself, pull the
mains cable out of the socket and not the router
cable out of the no-volt release switch.

Always keep the table clean. After operation,
clean the woodchip, dust and waste away from
the table.

Do not use PTFE spray on the plastic
components of the table.

Guarantee

■ The router table carries a manufacturers
guarantee in accordance with the conditions

on the enclosed guarantee card.

Recycling

■ Router table, accessories and packaging
should be sorted for environmentally friendly

recycling.

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NOTES:

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