Trend ME/JIG User guide

MINI
ELLIPSE
JIG

Please read these instructions before use.

ME/JIG

Dear Customer

Thank you for purchasing this Trend product, we
hope you enjoy many years of creative and
productive use.

Please remember to return your guarantee card
within 28 days of purchase.

CONTENTS

TECHNICAL DATA______________________1
SAFETY ____________________________2-3
ITEMS ENCLOSED ____________________4
DESCRIPTION OF PARTS & ASSEMBLY __5

- Mounting Router ______________________6

- Ellipse & Circle Sizes __________________6

- Screw Sizes Required __________________7

OPERATION

- Basic Setting up Procedure ______________8

- Marking Out __________________________8

- Fixing Cross Frame ____________________8

- Setting Major Axis ____________________8

- Setting Minor Axis ____________________9

- Fixing Methods ________________________9

- Choice of Material ____________________9

- Routing Operation ____________________9

- Circle Cutting ________________________10

- Suitable Cutters & Methods of Working ____10

- Producing a Natural Timber Frame ______11

- Producing an Elliptical Plaque in MDF ____13

MAINTENANCE ______________________14
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ________14
GUARANTEE ________________________14
SPARE PARTS

- Spare Parts List ______________________15

- Spare Parts Diagram __________________16

TECHNICAL DATA

Ellipse size: max. 580mm x 430mm

min. 220mm x 160mm

Circle size: max. 600mm

min. 160mm

Weight 1.1kg

The following symbols are used throughout this
manual:

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

Refer to the instruction manual of
your power tool.

This unit 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
2006/42/EC (identified by the CE marking on the
power tool).

INTENDED USE

This jig is intended for use with a router fitted
with a suitable router cutter to rout ellipses and
circles in timber and manmade boards.

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If you require further safety advice,
technical information or spare parts,
please call Trend Technical Support or
visit www.trend-uk.com

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SAFETY

WARNING:

Observe the safety regulations in the
instruction manual of the power tool to be
used. Please read the following
instructions carefully. Failure to do so
could lead to serious injury. When using
electric tools, basic safety precautions,
including the following should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock and personal injury. Also observe
any applicable additional safety rules.
Read the following safety instructions
before attempting to operate this product.

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 with
woodworking equipment before using our
products.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Residual Risk. Although the safety
instructions and operating manuals for
our tools contain extensive instructions on
safe working with power tools, every
power tool involves a certain residual risk
which cannot be completely excluded by
safety mechanisms. Power tools must
therefore always be operated with
caution!

General

1. Disconnect power tool and attachment

from power supply when not in use,
before servicing, when making
adjustments and when changing
accessories such as cutters. Ensure
switch is in “off” position. Always
ensure cutter has stopped rotating.

2. Always mount the power tool,

accessory or attachment in conformity
with the instructions. Only use
attachment and accessories specified
in the power tool manual. The tool or
attachment should not be modified or
used for any application other than
that for which it was designed. Do not
force tool.

3. Keep children and visitors away. Do

not let children or visitors touch the
tool, accessory or attachment. Keep
children and visitors away from work
area. Make the workshop child proof
with padlock and master switch.

4. Dress properly. Do not wear loose

clothing or jewellery, they can be
caught in moving parts. Rubber
gloves and non-skid footwear is
recommended when working

outdoors. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.

5. Consider working environment. Do

not use the product in the rain or in a
damp environment. Keep work area
well lit. Do not use power tools near
gasoline or flammable liquids. Keep
workshop at a comfortable
temperature so your hands are not
cold. Connect machines that are used
in the open via a residual current
device (RCD) with an actuation
current of 30 mA maximum. Use only
extension cables that are approved for
outdoor use.

6. The accessory or attachment must be

kept level and stable at all times.

7. Keep work area clean. Cluttered

workshops and benches can cause
injuries. Ensure there is sufficient
room to work safely.

8. Secure idle tools. When not in use,

tools should be stored in a dry and
high or locked up place, out of reach
of children.

9. For best control and safety use both

hands on the power tool and
attachment. Keep both hands away
from cutting area. Always wait for the
spindle and cutter to stop rotating
before making any adjustments.

10.Always keep guards in place and in

good working order.

11.Remove any nails, staples and other

metal parts from the workpiece.

12.Maintain tools and cutters with care.

Keep cutters sharp and clean for
better and safer performance. Do not
use damaged cutters. Follow
instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories. Keep handles
dry, clean and free from oil and
grease.

13.Maintain accessories. Do not use

damaged accessories. Only use
accessories recommended by the
manufacturer.

14.Check damaged parts. Before

operation inspect the attachment, the
power tool, the cable, extension cable
and the plug carefully for signs of
damage. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding, breakage,
mounting and any other conditions
that may effect its operation. Have any
damage repaired by an Authorised
Service Agent before using the tool or
accessory. Protect tools from impact
and shock.

15.Do not use tool if switch does not turn

it on or off. Have defective switches
replaced by an Authorised Service
Agent

16.Don't over reach. Keep proper footing

and balance at all times. Do not use
awkward or uncomfortable hand

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positions.

17.Donʼt abuse the cable. Never carry

power tool or accessory by cord or
pull it to disconnect from the socket.
Keep cord from heat, oil and sharp
edges. Always trail the power cord
away from the work area.

18.Connect dust extraction equipment.

If devices are provided for the
connection of dust extraction and
collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used.

19.Check all fixing and fastening nuts,

bolts and screws on power tool,
attachment and cutting tools before
use to ensure they are tight and
secure. Periodically check when
machining over long periods.

20.Stay alert. Watch what you are doing.

Use common sense. Do not operate
tools when you are tired, under the
influence of drugs or alcohol.

21.Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

for eye, ear and respiratory protection
must be worn. All PPE must meet
current UK and EU legislation.

22.Do not leave tools running

unattended. Do not leave tool until it
comes to a complete stop.

23.Always clamp workpiece being

machined securely.

24.Only use cutting tools for

woodworking that meet EN847-1/2
safety standards, and any
subsequent amendments.

25.Vibration levels. Hand held power

tools produce different vibration
levels. You should always refer to the
specifications and relevant Health &
Safety Guide.

Routing Safety

1. Read and understand instructions

supplied with power tool, attachment
and cutter.

2. Keep hands, hair and clothing clear of

the cutter.

3. Remove adjusting keys and

spanners. Check to see that keys
and adjusting spanners are removed
from the router tool, cutter and
attachment before turning router on.
Make sure cutter can rotate freely.

4. Noise. Take appropriate measures

for the protection of hearing if the
sound pressure of 85dB(A) is
exceeded. Routing sound pressure
may exceed 85dB(A), so ear
protection must be worn.

5. Eye protection. Always wear eye

protection in the form of safety
goggles, spectacles or visors to
protect the eyes.

6. Respiratory protection. Wear a face

or dust mask, or powered respirator.

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Dust masks/filters should be changed
regularly.

7. Do not switch router on with the cutter

touching the workpiece. At the end of
the cut, release the router plunge and
allow spindle to stop rotating. Never
use the spindle lock as a brake

8. The direction of routing must always

be opposite to the cutter's direction of
rotation. Do not back-cut or climb-cut.

9. Check before cutting that there are no

obstructions in the path of the router.
Ensure there are no obstacles
beneath workpiece when cutting full
thickness, and that a sacrificial work
surface is used.

Router Cutter Safety

1. Cutting tools are sharp. Care should

be taken when handling them. Do not
drop cutters or knock them against
hard objects. Handle very small
diameter cutters with extra care.
Always return cutter to its packaging
after use.

2. Always use cutters with a shank

diameter corresponding to the size of
the collet installed in your tool.

3. The maximum speed (n.max) marked

on the tool, or in instructions or on
packaging shall not be exceeded.
Where stated the speed range shall
be adhered to. Recommended speeds
are shown in the Trend Routing
Catalogue and/or website.

4. Always use router cutters in a router.

Drill and boring bits must not be used
in a router. Router cutters must only
be used for the material cutting
application for which they are
designed. Do not use on metal or
masonry.

5. Never use cutters with a diameter

exceeding the maximum diameter
indicated in the technical data of the
powertool or attachment used.

6. Before each use check that the cutting

tool is sharp and free from damage.
Do not use the cutting tool if it is dull,
broken or cracked or if in any other
damage is noticeable or suspected.

7. Cutters should be kept clean. Resin

build up should be removed at regular
intervals with Resin Cleaner
use of a PTFE dry lubricant will
reduce resin build up. Do not use
PTFE spray on plastic parts.

8. When using stacked tooling (multi-

blade, block and groover etc.) on a
spindle arbor, ensure that the cutting
edges are staggered to each other to
reduce the cutting impact.

9. Cutter shanks should be inserted into

the collet all the way to the line
indicated on the shank. This ensures
that at least
held in the collet. Ensure clamping

3

⁄4of the shank length is

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. The

surfaces are cleaned to remove dirt,
grease, oil and water.

10.Observe the correct assembly and

fitting instructions in the router
instruction manual for fitting the collet,
nut and cutter.

11.Tool and tool bodies shall be clamped

in such a way that they will not
become loose during operation. Care
shall be taken when mounting cutting
tools to ensure that the clamping is by
the shank of the cutting tool and that
the cutting edges are not in contact
with each other or with the clamping
elements.

12.It is advisable to periodically check

the collet and collet nut. A damaged,
worn or distorted collet and nut can
cause vibration and shank damage.
Do not over-tighten the collet nut

13.Do not take deep cuts in one pass;

take several shallow or light passes to
reduce the side load applied to the
cutter and router. Too deep a cut in
one pass can stall the router.

15.In case of excessive vibrations whilst

using the router stop immediately and
have the eccentricity of the router,
router cutter and clamping system
checked by competent personnel

15.All fastening screws and nuts should

be tightened using the appropriate
spanner or key and to the torque
value provided by the manufacturer.

16. Extension of the spanner or tightening

using hammer blows shall not be
permitted.

17.Clamping screws shall be tightened

according to instructions provided by
the manufacture. Where instructions
are not provided, clamping screws
shall be tightened in sequence from
the centre outwards.

Using Routers In A Fixed Position

1. Attention should be made to the

HSEʼs Safe Use of Vertical Spindle
Moulding Machines Information Sheet
No.18 and any revisions.

2. After work, release the router plunge

to protect the cutter.

3. Always use a push-stick or push-block

when making any cut less than
300mm in length or when feeding the
last 300mm of the cut.

4. The opening around the cutter should

be reduced to a minimum using
suitably sized insert rings in the table
and closing the back fence cheeks or
fitting a false fence on the back fence.

5. Whenever possible use a work

holding device or jig to secure
component being machined. Ensure
any attachment is securely fitted to
the workbench, with table surface at

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approximately hip height.

6. Use a No-Volt Release Switch. Ensure

it is fixed securely, easily accessible
and used correctly.

7. In router table (inverted) mode, stand

to the front right of the table. The
cutter will rotate anti-clockwise when
viewed from top so the feed direction
is from the right (against the rotation of
the cutter). In overhead mode, stand
to the front left of the machine table
and the feed direction is from the left.

8. Do not reach underneath table or put

your hands or fingers at any time in
the cutting path while tool is connected
to a power supply.

9. Never thickness timber between the

back of the cutter and the backfence.

Useful Advice When Routing

1. Judge your feed rate by the sound of

the motor. Feed the router at a
constant feed rate. Too slow a feed
rate will result in burning.

2. Trial cuts should be made on waste

material before starting any project.

3. When using some attachments e.g. a

router table or dovetail jig, a fine
height adjuster is recommended.

4. When using a template guide bush,

ensure there is sufficient clearance
between cutter tip and inside edge of
bush and that it cannot come into
contact with collet and nut. Ensure
cutter and guide bush are concentric.

Router Cutter Repair/Maintenance

1. Repair of tools is only allowed in

accordance with the manufacturers
instructions.

3. The design of composite (tipped) tools

shall not be changed in process of
repair. Composite tools shall be
repaired by a competent person i.e. a
person of training and experience, who
has knowledge of the design
requirements and understands the
levels of safety to be achieved.

4. Repair shall therefore include, e.g. the

use of spare parts which are in
accordance with the specification of
the original parts provided by the
manufacturer.

5. Tolerances which ensure correct

clamping shall be maintained.

6. Care shall be taken that regrinding of

the cutting edge will not cause
weakening of the body and the
connection of the cutting edge to the
body.

Version 7.1 06/2006

ITEMS ENCLOSED

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x2

x1

ITEMS REQUIRED

n Router.
n Hand Tools.
n Suitable router cutter.
n Pencil.

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ELLIPSE
JIG

x1

x1

x1

x4

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

x1

x1

The following table shows limitations of
sizes for ellipses it is possible to make.

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DESCRIPTION OF PARTS &
ASSEMBLY

Use the diagram below as a guide to assembling
the jig.

F Ellipse slider

A Main plate

u

B Cross frame

u

C Securing knob

u

D Index washer

u

E Index sleeve

u

u

G Circle slider

u

H Pen plug & grommet

u

I Mounting screws

u

J Mounting kit for router

u

D

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C

C

D

E

E

A

I

J

H

J

F

G

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I

I

B

I

F

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Mounting Router

Fixing screws are provided for mounting the
router to the router plate. See chart for correct
selection. Ensure router spindle is central with
central hole in main plate. Slots are provided in
main plate to allow for the various positions of
the fixing points on the router base.

Certain router models will require additional nuts
and washers. The position of the router will vary
according to it's design. The removal of one of
the handles may be necessary with certain
models that require an 'in line' position.

Please do not over-tighten
fixing bolts when fitting the
router to the router plate.

Mounting Position of Routers

ʻIn Line' At 90°

Ellipse & Circle Sizes

Major Axis Minor Axis

Max. Min.

580mm 520mm 430mm

500mm 450mm 360mm

400mm 340mm 250mm

300mm 250mm 160mm

220mm 160mm 160mm

Circle Dia. Min. 160mm

Circle Dia. Max. 600mm

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Screw Sizes Required

Make and model of Size and quantity Distance between Handle
suitable routers of mounting fixing centres position

Trend T3, T4, T5 M5 x 20 (x2) 50mm At 90°
AEG OFE710, OF500S, OF450S M5 x 20 (x2) 50mm At 90°
Atlas Copco OFS50, OFSE850, OFSE1000, M5 x 20 (x2) 50mm At 90°

Black & Decker BD66 M4 x 20 (x2) + Nut (x2) 48mm At 90°

Bosch POF400A M6 x 16 (x2) 75mm In Line

DeWalt DW613 M5 x 20 (x2) + Nut (x2) 50mm At 90°

Einhell EOF850SP M5 x 20 (x2) 50mm At 90°
Elu MOF96(E) M5 x 20 (x2) 50mm At 90°

Festo OF900(E), 650 M4 x 20 (x2) 65mm At 20°

Freud FT1000(E) M5 x 20 (x2) 74mm At 60°
Hitachi FM8 M5 x 20 (x2) 60mm At 90°

Holzher 2335, 2336, 2356 M5 x 20 (x2) 50mm At 90°
Kango R855OS M5 x 20 (x2) 50mm At 90°
Kinzo 25C44 M6 x 16 (2) 72mm At 90°
Kress FM6955 M5 x 20 (x2) 50mm At 90°
Makita 3620 M5 x 20 (x2) 74mm At 90°
Mafell LO50E M5 x 20 (x2) 76mm At 22.5°
Metabo OF528, OF1028 M5 x 20 (x2) 65mm At 90°

Nutool NPT850 M5 x 20 (x2) 50mm At 90°
Perles Eurotool OF808(E) M5 x 20 (x2) 50mm At 90°
Peugeot DEF570E, DF55E M6 x 16 (x2) 54mm In Line

Power Devil PDW5027 M5 x 20 (x2) 50mm At 90°
Ryobi R150, R151, RE155K, M5 x 20 (x2) 60mm At 90°

Skil* 1835U No.8 UNF x 3/4” (x3) Re-drill N/A

Sparky X52E M5 x 20 (x2) 60mm At 90°
Stayer PR50 M5 x 20 (x2) 50mm At 90°
Virutex FR77C, 78C M5 x 20 (x2) 50mm At 90°

OFS720

BD780(E), KW779, KW780(E)
KW800(E) M5 x 20 (x2) + Nut (x2) 50mm At 90°
SR100 M5 x 20 (x2) 50mm At 90°

POF52 M6 x 16 (x2) 75mm In Line
POF500A, 600ACE M6 x 16 (x2) 75mm In Line
GOF900A, 900ACE, POF800ACE M4 x 20 (x2) + Nut (x2) 83mm At 40°

DW620, 621 M4 x 20 (x2) 74mm At 60°

MOF69 M5 x 20 (x2) 50mm At 90°
OF97(E) M4 x 20 (x2) 74mm At 60°

1000(E)

M8(V) M5 x 20 (x2) 60mm At 90°

OFE1229 M5 x 20 (x2) + Nut (2)

RE120 M6 x 16 (x2) + M6 Nut (x2) 54mm In Line

machine screws of router

+ Washers (4)

+ Washers (x2)

M6 x 16 (x2) + Nut (x2)

(not supplied)

*The main plate will require drilling by the user when fitting the Skil router.

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OPERATION

Basic Setting Up Procedure

For an Ellipse 480mm x 360mm.

Marking Out

n Determine size of workpiece required.

n Ensure chosen workpiece is sufficiently larger

to accommodate the ellipse and support the
jig.

n Mark the centre lines for the major and minor

axis.

n Mark overall dimensions of ellipse onto centre

lines.

Fixing Cross Frame

n Position cross frame using the four sighting

marks on the perimeter of the cross frame.

n Drill four 3.2mm (1/8”) diameter holes through

the holes of the cross frame into the
workpiece.

n Using the four mounting screws, fix the cross

frame to the workpiece.

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Trial runs should be made on scrap
material when first using this jig.

Ensure working position is
comfortable and that workbench is
at a suitable height.

Illustrations are symbolic and not to scale.

Major Axis

Minor Axis

Setting Major Axis

n Slide the two sliders into each slot at 90° to

each other.

n Locate each of the pivot points over the

vertical pin of the slider.

n Loosen both knobs A and B.

n Position the router over major axis mark, slide

main frame until cutter is positioned over
mark and check that index washer on pivot
point ʻAʼ reads 240mm, then lock knob ʻAʼ.

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Major Axis

A B

Setting Minor Axis

n Position router cutter over minor axis

mark, slide main frame until cutter is
positioned over mark and check that
index washer on pivot point ʻBʼ reads
180mm, then lock knob ʻBʼ.

Setting up is now complete. Alternatively
the positions of the pivot points can be set
before locating the pivot points onto the
slider pins using the measurement scale.
The calculation requires simply halving the
major and minor axis and allowing for the
cutter diameter.

Fixing Methods

The workpiece should be fixed onto a false or
waste piece to stop you damaging your work
bench.

There are many methods depending on the
application as follows:

1. 'G' clamps should be positioned outside the

swing area of the jig.

2. Camclamps are ideal as they will not

obstruct the jig. An adjustable camclamp jig
can be made for various sizes of ellipses.

3. Double-sided tape Ref. DS/TAPE can be

used and rolled off easily after operation.

4. Spot gluing with a hot melt glue gun will

allow the workpiece to be prized off with
minimal surface damage.

5. Panel pins are a quick and easy method

providing the small holes are acceptable.

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B

A

Minor Axis

Weakest points & possible

poor/rough finish

Routing Operation

n Fit cutter, switch router on, plunge in and

make repeat sweeps with the router at 3mm
steps.

When cutting or central panelling,
one can reverse direction of feed
to stop the electric cable
becoming twisted. However, when
edge moulding and cutting, feed
direction must be opposite to that
of the cutter.

Choice of Material

Whilst it is perfectly possible to produce frames
with solid panels of natural wood, there will be a
weakness at the short-grained parts of the
ellipse. The frame will be delicate and liable to
break at these points unless care is taken. A
more professional approach is to use a series of
mitred jointed sections which overcome the
cross-grain problems and give an attractive
grained finish. Sections can be dowel or biscuit
jointed to give strength to the frame.

Care should be taken on the last
cut prior to break through, as the
resultant ellipse or circular plaque
or ring can possibly move.
Double-sided tape can be used to
eliminate any danger of this
occurring.

n Trial runs should be made on scrap material

when first using this jig.

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Template

Circle Cutting

n Fit the circle slider in the centre of the

cross frame.

n Screw pin through the slider so that it

engages in the hole in the cross frame.

n Adjust the length of the main plate as

required for cutting circles from 160mm to
600mm in diameter.

n Fit cutter and rout out the circle.

n After cut is complete, release router

plunge and switch off router.

Suitable Cutters & Methods of
Working

Please use Trend original accessories.

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Straight Flute Cutter Ref. 3/20L

To cut an elliptical or circular
shape, use a narrow two flute
straight cutter which is long
enough to break-through the
material.

Cuts should be made at
repeated depths of 2-3mm,
depending on the material.

Ellipse"

Jig

Wastepiece

Workpiece

Rebate Cutter Ref. 46/39

Used to create the recess for
the backing piece and glass. The
cutter is supplied with four
bearings to allow alternate widths
of rebate. Rebate widths of 7.9mm,

9.5mm, 11.1mm and 12.7mm.

Use in a Router Table

A lead on piece should
be used when
performing any bearing
guided work.

Guided Ogee Cutter Ref. 46/230

Ideal for moulding the
frame or plaque once
it has been cut out using
the ellipse jig. Best used
with the router in a table.

Ski

Workboard

Panelling Cutter Ref. 18/51

Can be used with an elliptical
template made on the ellipse
jig in conjunction with a guide
bush fitted to the router.

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Ski

Guide bush

Frame

Workboard

Guide rods

Frame

Guide rods

A support pad can
be made to prevent
the router from
tipping over when
routing the frame.

The template is then
used to cut and
profile the frames in
the conventional
manner.

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Producing a Natural Timber Frame

1.

Draw frame onto workboard by fitting plotter pen
attachment to the ellipse jig.

2.

Plan the wood sections to fit the frame allowing
enough waste material to support the jig.
Calculate the angles and lengths of the sections
and cut accurately.

3.

5.

Drill and screw cross frame to the centre of the
scrap material.

6.

Rout the outside edge of the frame in an anti­clockwise direction at repeated depths of 2-3mm
until breakthrough is achieved.

7.

Glue wood sections together to form the frame.
Dowel joints can be used for extra strength.

4.

Secure frame to workboard by using double­sided tape or spot hot melt gluing. Fit a scrap
piece (the same thickness as the sections) to the
centre in the same way.

Rout the inside edge of the frame in a clockwise
direction at repeated depths of 2-3mm until
breakthrough is achieved.

8.

Remove frame from workboard and lightly sand
to remove any imperfections that may affect the
following stages.

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9. Plan

10. Plan

11. Plan

Rotate frame

clockwise

Lead-on
piece

Rotate frame

anti-clockwise

Rotate frame

clockwise

Lead-on
piece

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Routing the Rebate on a Router
Table Using Ref. 46/39

The rebate for the glass and
backing piece can be produced
with a bearing guided rebate
cutter inverted in a table as
shown.
Alternatively, the frame can be
left fitted to the work-board as in
step 8 and the ellipse jig adjusted
so that the correct sized rebate
can be made with the same two
flute cutter as used to cut the
frame.

Routing the Outside Mould on
a Router Table Using Ref.
46/230 The moulding of the

frame is best suited to a table
mounted router fitted with a
bearing guided cutter. The frame
is inverted with the face side
down onto the table. The cutter
should be well guarded and the
frame rotated against the rotation
direction of the cutter.
Two passes at increased depths
may be necessary to cut the
mould safely.

Routing the Inside Mould on a
Router Table Using Ref. 46/41

Repeat the above procedure to
rout the outside mould.

12.

Underside

When routing out the backing hardboard piece,
secure the cross frame with double-sided tape.

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Faceside

Hardwood

Glass

Picture

Hardwood

Glass

Picture

Producing an Elliptical Plaque in MDF

This example does not include the use of
bearing guided cutters

1.

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Draw plaque dimensions onto workpiece and
clamp to a false baseboard to prevent routing
into the workbench. Secure centre area of
plaque to baseboard (see clamping section) to
prevent plaque from moving when breakthrough
is achieved.

2.

3.

4.

Align the cross frame with the line up notches. It
is advisable to secure the cross frame to the
workpiece using double-sided tape, this is easily
removable and will not damage the workpiece.

Produce the mould required with a panel type
cutter.

Repeated operations can be made with more
cutters to achieve a custom design of mould.
Adjustment in the size of the ellipse can be
made by using the measurement scale on the
main plate to adjust both pivot point positions.

Change the cutter to a straight and take
repeated passes until breakthrough is achieved.

waste piece

After use remove router from jig and store jig
carefully.

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moulded plaque

MAINTENANCE

Please only use Trend original spares and
accessories.

This jig has been designed to operate over a
long period of time with a minimum of
maintenance. Continual satisfactory operation
depends upon proper tool care and regular
cleaning.

Cleaning

Keep the grooves on the main board clear of

n

sawdust.

n Regularly clean the jig with a soft cloth.

Lubrication

n

Your jig requires no additional lubrication.

Storage

n This jig should be used and stored at normal

room temperature, out of direct sunlight to
maintain a smooth operation of the slides.

n After use store jig in its packaging or place in

a cupboard.

ME/JIG

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Recycle raw materials instead of disposing as waste.

Packaging should be sorted for environmental­friendly recycling.

The product and its accessories at the end of its
life should be sorted for environmentally friendly
recycling.

GUARANTEE

The jig carries a manufacturers guarantee in
accordance with the conditions on the enclosed
guarantee card.

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Please use only Trend original spare parts.

ME/JIG - SPARE PARTS LIST v3.1 06/2013

Item Qty. Desc. Ref.

1 1 Main Plate WP-MEJ/1
2 1 Cross Frame WP-MEJ/2
3 1 Plate Support c/w Pins WP-MEJ/3
4 2 Index Washer WP-MEJ/4
5 2 Index Sleeve WP-MEJ/5
6 2 Ellipse Slider WP-MEJ/6
7 1 Circle Slider WP-MEJ/7

8 1 Pencil Plug and Grommet WP-MEJ/8
10 4 Screw Wood No 8 x 25mm WP-SCW/100
11 1 Mounting Kit For Router WP-MEJ/11
12 2 Knob Female M10 WP-MEJ/12
13 1 Manual MANU/MEJ

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ME/JIG - SPARE PARTS DIAGRAM v3.1 06/2013

12

12

4

1

4

5

11

3

10

5

10

10

10

8

7

6

2

MINI
ELLIPSE
JIG

6

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Trend Machinery & Cutting Tools Ltd.

Odhams Trading Estate St Albans Road
Watford WD24 7TR England

Tel: [phone]

MANU/MEJ v4.0

RECYCLABLE

[e-mail]
www.trend-uk.com

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