Woodstock W1821 User Manual

MODEL W1821 

ROUTER TABLE 

ATTACHMENT

#12866TS

OWNER'S MANUAL

(FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED SINCE 3/10)

Phone: [phone] • Online Technical Support: [e-mail]

COPYRIGHT © JULY, 2010 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.

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THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Printed in China

This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup,
operation, maintenance and service of this machine/equipment.

Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions given in this
manual may result in serious personal injury, including amputation,
electrocution or death.

The owner of this machine/equipment is solely responsible for its safe
use. This responsibility includes but is not limited to proper installa­tion in a safe environment, personnel training and usage authoriza­tion, proper inspection and maintenance, manual availability and
comprehension, application of safety devices, blade/cutter integrity,
and the usage of personal protective equipment.

The manufacturer will not be held liable for injury or property
damage from negligence, improper training, machine modifications or
misuse.

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints.

• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products.

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you
do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
Work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equip­ment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.

Contents

INTRODUCTION

Woodstock Technical Support .................. 2

Specifications ..................................... 2

SAFETY

Standard Machinery Safety .....................3

Additional Safety for Router Tables ........... 5

SETUP

Unpacking ......................................... 6

Inventory .......................................... 6

Assembly ........................................... 7

Router Installation ............................. 11

OPERATIONS

General .......................................... 12

Operation Overview ........................... 13

Workpiece Inspection .......................... 13

Edge Jointing ................................... 14

Groove Cutting ................................. 15

Routing Small Stock ............................ 16

Free-Hand Routing ............................. 17

ACCESSORIES

Router Table Attachment Accessories ....... 19

MAINTENANCE

General .......................................... 20

Cleaning & Protecting ......................... 20

PARTS

Table ............................................. 21

Fence ............................................. 22

WARRANTY ........................................ 25

SAFETYINTRODUCTION

SETUP MAINTENANCE

OPERATIONS

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PARTS

Model W1821 (For Machines Mfg. Since 3/10)

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

Woodstock Technical Support

The Model W1821 has been specially designed to provide many years of trouble-free service. Close atten­tion to detail, ruggedly built parts and a rigid quality control program assure safe and reliable operation.

Woodstock International, Inc. is committed to customer satisfaction. Our intent with this manual is to
include the basic information for safety, setup, operation, maintenance, and service of this product.

We stand behind our machines! In the event that questions arise about your machine, please contact
Woodstock International Technical Support at [phone] or send e-mail to: tech-support@shopfox.
biz. Our knowledgeable staff will help you troubleshoot problems and process warranty claims.

If you need the latest edition of this manual, you can download it from http://www.shopfox.biz.
If you have comments about this manual, please contact us at:

Woodstock International, Inc.

Attn: Technical Documentation Manager

P.O. Box 2309

Bellingham, WA 98227

Email: [e-mail]

The Model W1821 Router Table Attachment mounts to most table saws that have 27" deep tables. This
addition to your table saw features a universal router mount, a 20" by 27" precision-ground cast iron
table, an extruded aluminum fence, and a starting pin for contour shaping. Included with the W1821 are
double-cross

3

⁄4" x 3⁄8" T-slots, an adjustable support leg, and a 2 1⁄2" dust port.

Specifications

Table Size .............................................. 20" x 27"

Table T-Slot Size ......................................

Fence Board Size (x 2) .......................... 12

Number of Table Inserts .......................................2

Table Insert Inside Openings ......................... 1", 2

Table Opening Size ............................................4"

Router Base Thickness Range .......................

Dust Port Size............................................... 2

3

⁄4" x 3⁄8"

1

⁄2" x 2 3⁄4"

3

1

⁄4"–2 1⁄4"

1

⁄8"

⁄2"

Fits the following Shop Fox Model table saws: W1677, W1703, W1711, W1714, W1725, W1726, W1748,
W1817, W1818, W1819, W1820 (may fit additional models as they are released).

NOTICE

The Model W1821 mounts on most table saws that have 27" deep tables. If your table saw does
not have mounting holes for the installation of the router table, you will need to drill and tap
these holes. Read the entire assembly section before you begin the installation procedure to
make sure the W1821 will fit your table saw.

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SAFETY

READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW WILL

RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Standard Safety Instructions

1. READ THROUGH THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE STARTING MACHINERY. Machinery presents serious

injury hazards to untrained users.

2. ALWAYS USE ANSI APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES WHEN OPERATING MACHINERY. Everyday eye-

glasses only have impact resistant lenses—they are NOT safety glasses.

3. ALWAYS WEAR A NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR WHEN OPERATING MACHINERY THAT PRODUCES
DUST. Wood dust is a carcinogen and can cause cancer and severe respiratory illnesses.

4. ALWAYS USE HEARING PROTECTION WHEN OPERATING MACHINERY. Machinery noise can cause

permanent hearing damage.

5. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. DO NOT wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, or jewelry which may
get caught in moving parts. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair and wear non-slip
footwear.

6. NEVER OPERATE MACHINERY WHEN TIRED, OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL.

Be mentally alert at all times when running machinery.

7. ONLY ALLOW TRAINED AND PROPERLY SUPERVISED PERSONNEL TO OPERATE MACHINERY. Make
sure operation instructions are safe and clearly understood.

8. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. Keep all children and visitors a safe distance from the work
area.

9. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF. Use padlocks, master switches, and remove start switch keys.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL
result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD
result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY
result in minor or moderate injury.

This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about proper
operation of the equipment, and/or a situation that may cause damage
to the machinery.

NOTICE

Standard

SAFETY

Machinery Safety

SAFETY

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10. NEVER LEAVE WHEN MACHINE IS RUNNING. Turn power OFF and allow all moving parts to come to
a complete stop before leaving machine unattended.

11. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. DO NOT use machinery in damp, wet locations, or
where any flammable or noxious fumes may exist.

12. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND WELL LIT. Clutter and dark shadows may cause accidents.

13. USE A GROUNDED EXTENSION CORD RATED FOR THE MACHINE AMPERAGE. Undersized cords over-

heat and lose power. Replace extension cords if they become damaged. DO NOT use extension cords
for 220V machinery.

14. ALWAYS DISCONNECT FROM POWER SOURCE BEFORE SERVICING MACHINERY. Make sure switch is
in OFF position before reconnecting.

15. MAINTAIN MACHINERY WITH CARE. Keep blades sharp and clean for best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

16. MAKE SURE GUARDS ARE IN PLACE AND WORK CORRECTLY BEFORE USING MACHINERY.

17. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Make a habit of checking for keys and adjusting

wrenches before turning machinery ON.

18. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS BEFORE USING MACHINERY. Check for binding and alignment of
parts, broken parts, part mounting, loose bolts, and any other conditions that may affect machine
operation. Repair or replace damaged parts.

19. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Refer to the instruction manual for recommended accessories.
The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury.

20. DO NOT FORCE MACHINERY. Work at the speed for which the machine or accessory was designed.

21. SECURE WORKPIECE. Use clamps or a vise to hold the workpiece when practical. A secured

workpiece protects your hands and frees both hands to operate the machine.

22. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

23. MANY MACHINES WILL EJECT THE WORKPIECE TOWARD THE OPERATOR. Know and avoid condi-

tions that cause the workpiece to "kickback."

24. ALWAYS LOCK MOBILE BASES (IF USED) BEFORE OPERATING MACHINERY.

25. BE AWARE THAT CERTAIN DUST MAY BE HAZARDOUS to the respiratory systems of people and

animals, especially fine dust. Make sure you know the hazards associated with the type of dust you
will be exposed to and always wear a respirator approved for that type of dust.

SAFETY

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Additional Safety for Router Tables

READ and understand this
entire manual AND the
router owner's manual
before using this attach­ment. Serious personal
injury may occur if safety
and operational informa­tion is not understood and
followed. DO NOT risk your
safety by not reading!

1. AVOIDING AMPUTATION. Never place hands directly over or in front of the cutter. As one hand

approaches the cutter, move it away. Always keep hand at least 6" away from the spinning cutter.

2. SECURING LEVERS AND KNOBS. Never operate the router table without first making sure that all

lock levers and knobs are tight, and that all fence hardware and guide rails are secure. Otherwise,
the workpiece can slip out of alignment during cutting and cause injury from kickback.

3. PREVENTING WORKPIECE DRAW-IN OR KICKBACK. Always feed the workpiece against the rotation

of the cutter. Never force materials past the router. Let the cutter do the work. Excessive force is
likely to result in poor cutting results and will cause kickback conditions that could cause serious
personal injury.

USE this and other machinery with caution
and respect. Always consider safety first,
as it applies to your individual working
conditions. No list of safety guidelines can
be complete—every shop environment is
different. Failure to follow guidelines could
result in serious personal injury, damage
to equipment or poor work results.

SAFETY

4. APPROPRIATE WORKPIECES. The danger of kickback and injury is increased when the workpiece

has knots, holes, or foreign objects in it. Warped stock should be run through a jointer before you
run it through the router table.

5. BLIND CUTTING. Keep the cutter on the underside of the workpiece when making blind cuts,

which decreases risk of accidental contact with the cutter.

6. TESTING ROTATION. With the machine disconnected from power, rotate the router spindle to test

any new setup to ensure proper cutter clearance before starting the machine.

7. CUTTING SUPPORT. NEVER cut a workpiece without using a fence, jig, or miter. Otherwise, the

workpiece can be grabbed by the cutter and pull your hands into the cutter.

8. WORKPIECE SIZING. NEVER use a workpiece shorter than six inches without special fixtures or jigs.

Otherwise, the workpiece can become trapped between the fence and cutter, which could draw
your hands into the spinning cutter.

9. CUTTER HEIGHT. Keep any unused portion of the cutter below the table surface, or a workpiece

can be grabbed by the cutter causing kickback and serious injury.

10. USING SAFETY GUARDS. To prevent amputation or other injuries, NEVER remove any guards or 10

when machine is operating. Fabricate additional guards or jigs for special circumstances. Use an
overhead guard if the fence is removed.

11. TRIPPING HAZARD. To prevent tripping over the router power cord when operating the table saw,

always disconnect it and safely store it out of the way.

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SETUP

Unpacking

The Model W1821 has been carefully packaged for safe
transportation. If you notice the product has been
damaged during shipping, please contact your authorized
Shop Fox dealer immediately.

Inventory

Refer to Figures 1–3 and the listing below to inventory
the contents of the shipping box.

SETUP

If you can't find an item on this list, check the mounting
locations or examine the packaging materials carefully.
Occasionally we pre-install certain components for
shipping purposes.

Model W1821 (For Machines Mfg. Since 3/10)

A

B

Figure 1. Shipping inventory items A–B.

If any nonproprietary parts are missing (e.g. a nut or a
washer), we will gladly replace them; or for the sake of
expediency, replacements can be obtained at your local
hardware store.

Description Qty

A. Router Table ................................................1

B. Support Leg .................................................1

C. Fence & Dust Hood ........................................1

D. Knurled Fence Handles ...................................2

E. T-Slot Bars ..................................................2

F. Router Guard Bracket Assembly .........................1

G. Fence Board Shim 1.5mm ................................1

H. Fence Board Shim 0.7mm ................................1

I. Plastic Router Guard ......................................1

J. Router Guard Star Knobs .................................2

K. Support Leg Foot Pad Assembly .........................1

L. Table Insert 1" ID ..........................................1

M. Table Insert 2

N. Starting Pin .................................................1

O. Dust Port 2

P. Button Head Cap Screws M6-1 x 10 ....................4

Q. Flat Washers 6mm .........................................4

R. Mounting Screw Assemblies ..............................3

— Cap Screws M8-1.25 x 30 ..............................3

— Lock Washers 8mm ......................................3

— Flat Washers 8mm.......................................3

S. Router Hold-Down Assemblies ...........................4

3

⁄8" ID .......................................1

1

⁄2" .............................................1

C

G

H

F

I

Figure 2. Shipping inventory items C–K.

L

J

M

S

D

E

K

N

Q

O

P

R

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Figure 3. Shipping inventory items L–S.

Model W1821 (For Machines Mfg. Since 3/10)

Assembly

The Model W1821 mounts on most table saws that have
27" deep tables. If your table saw does not have mounting
holes for the installation of the router table, you will
need to drill and tap these holes. Also, you may have to
modify the fence rails to allow access for the router table
T-slots. Read this entire assembly section before you begin
the installation procedure below to make sure the W1821
will fit your table saw before making any modifications.

Needed for Assembly Qty

Another Person ..................................................1

Hex Wrench 4mm ...............................................1

Hex Wrench 5mm ...............................................1

Hex Wrench 6mm ...............................................1

Wrench 10mm ...................................................1

Wrench 13mm ...................................................2

Straightedge (at least 24" long) ..............................1

To assemble and install your router table attachment,
do these steps:

Saw Table

Mounting Holes

SETUP

Router Table

Figure 4. Mounting holes in saw and router

tables.

1. DISCONNECT THE TABLE SAW FROM POWER!

2. Decide which of the following mounting options best

suits your needs:

— Remove the existing right wing of the saw table

and use the existing wing mounting holes to attach
the router table.

— Mount the router table to the right side of the

saw table or the existing right-hand wing. In
these cases, you will probably need to drill and
tap three M8-1.25 holes into the saw table or
wing that match those in the router table (see
Figure 4).

Tip: Use the holes in the router table as a template

for marking the mounting hole locations on the saw
table so that the router table top will mount flush
with the top of the saw table.

3. Thread the foot pad assembly into the bottom of the
support leg, as shown in Figure 5. For now, do not
tighten the jam nut up to the leg so that you can
adjust the height of the leg in a later step.

Foot Pad

Support

Leg

Jam Nut

Figure 5. Foot pad bolt threaded into the

support leg.

Support

Leg

4. Thread the support leg onto the stud on the bottom
of the router table, as shown in Figure 6.

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Figure 6. Support leg threaded into the

router table.