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Basic Operations
Before you make any cuts, take a few minutes to
familiarize yourself with the basic Router Boss opera-
tions.

Workpiece positioning Flush against base plate
The Router Boss holds the workpiece using a fixed
aluminum fence and an adjustable, cam-action clamp-
ing block. The clamping block has ratcheting teeth that Fixed fence
engage the toothed strip that runs down the center of the
sliding bar. Your work piece is held between the fixed Clamping block
fence and clamping block by the cam action.
Cam handle in down, clamped position
To clamp a workpiece, position it against the fixed
fence, making sure the end/edge fits squarely against
the underside of the base plate and the workpiece face
is flush against the machine face. With the cam handle Plunge assist
in the up/level position, slide the clamping block firmly kit installed
against the workpiece. Then rotate the handle down to
cam the clamping block firmly against the workpiece.
If the handle will not rotate, push the release button and
move the handle slightly right to engage the next set of
teeth.

Straight edge
To release the workpiece, lift the handle. To accom- guide rail
modate wider stock, push the button on the clamping
block to disengage the teeth and slide it to the right.
Router plate
locking knob
Installing the guide rails Guide rail
The assembled guide rails have a fixed straight
edge on one side and green variable angle wings on the
other. For most joinery cuts, place the straight edge
of the guide rails against the router plate. The vari-
able angle wings are primarily for dovetail sockets and Align router plate with base plate
pins and their use is discussed in the sections on cutting Use straight edge guide rails for basic operations
through dovetails and half-blind dovetails. Attach the
guide rails to the base plate with socket head screws Adjustable angle
and washers. With the screws installed loosely, set the guide rail
router on the base plate between the rails and align the
front end of the router plate with the front edge of the
base plate. Install the router plate locking knob to keep
the router plate in position.

Next, slide one of the guide rails snugly against
the router plate and hold it there while tightening down
the guide rail mounting screws. Repeat the process for
the other rail. Now remove the locking knob and slide
the router back and forth to make sure it doesn’t bind
between the rails. Use adjustable angle guide rails for dovetail operations
(front stop and bottom dust chute removed for clarity)
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