Routing Techniques for
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A 32 page guide to producing dolls house and miniature mouldings
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INTRODUCTION
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One of the most pleasurable aspects to Often it is difficult when purchasing All the proportions of 1/12th scale
making your own dolls house is the mouldings to obtain uniformity as they mouldings must be an accurate scaled
fitting of the mouldings in each room. can differ from batch to batch. The down version of those found in full size
They must be machined to the correct shapes of the moulds can be different building joinery.
proportions and from the right period to and the overall dimensions of the The ideal means of obtaining the correct
be accurate. Although 1/12th scale pre- purchased mouldings can be out of size moulding is, therefore to make your
machined mouldings can be purchased proportion or even oversize. own. There is of course also a sense of
from Dolls House shops and hobby The price of these pre-machined achievement from machining the moulds
shops, there are many advantages in mouldings can also prove to be quite yourself from start to finish and, added
actually producing them yourself. expensive, especially when buying to this, your dolls house project can be
skirting and cornice mouldings as long completed to your own unique
lengths are usually required. specification.
ABOUT THE 12 PIECE SET
They can also be used for the moulding, even more than those shown
construction of other parts of the dolls in this booklet, can be produced.
house such as the wall and roofing The timber used for the mouldings is in
components. imperial sizes. The chart below can be
used to convert them to metric
The moulding cutters allow the dolls equivalents.
house maker and miniaturist to run
Imperial Metric
whatever length of moulding is required.
If a small length of mould is kept on file,
1/16 1.6mm
the router can be set against the sample, 5/64 2.0mm
3/32 2.4mm
to enable further lengths to be machined
7/64 2.8mm
to replicate the original. These later
1/8 3.2mm
lengths of mould will be the same as the
The dolls house cutters in the set are all 9/64 3.6mm
earlier lengths, so ensuring uniformity.
5/32 4.0mm
tungsten carbide tipped. Tungsten
11/64 4.4mm
carbide is a hard, wear-resistant metal
Using standard hand routers one can 3/16 4.8mm
that gives long cutting edge life and will
13/64 5.2mm
machine virtually all types of scale
give a clean cut on the timbers used in
7/32 5.5mm
moulds, including stair handrails,
scale moulding manufacture.
15/64 6.0mm
skirting, cornice, coves, architraves,
1/4 6.35mm
capping, and stair tread nosings. They
5/16 8.0mm
Nine of the cutters in the set are
can be used for different styles, including
3/8 9.5mm
specifically designed to carry out the
Victorian and Georgian periods. By using
7/16 11.0mm
making of mouldings. The three straight
certain parts of the shapes in conjunction 1/2 12.7mm
cutters can be used for rebating,
9/16 14.3mm
with others, unique moulds can be
grooving and slotting these mouldings.
5/8 15.9mm
achieved. Numerous variations of
11/16 17.5mm
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3/4 19.1mm
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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
More professional routers such as the The table
What else do you need?
Trend T5 can also be used. These have Because of the extreme accuracy that
The router
the benefit of more power, and the must be achieved and the small nature of
The dolls house cutters have either 1/4
availability of a fine height adjuster. the timber being machined, the router
(6.35mm) diameter shanks or 8mm
The most important factor is that of must be used fitted inverted into a router
shank diameters and can be fitted to light
power. Your router must have a power table. The dolls house router cutters are
duty routers, such as the Bosch
rating of at least 500 watts to achieve the unguided (i.e. they are not fitted with a
POF500A and Black & Decker BD780. A
best results. Small handheld types of guide bearing) and therefore the material
variable speed facility on the router is not
grinders or drilling units such as the must be guided to engage the cutter by a
necessary for producing dolls house
Dremel® or Minicraft® are not suitable straight line guide or back fence. Other
mouldings. The small diameters of the
for use with this set. additional guiding mechanisms which
cutters allow spindle speeds up to
will be described later, may also be used
27,000 RPM to be used.
to machine the timber accurately and
safely.
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Timber feed direction
Back fence
THE ROUTER
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TABLE
o actually cut the moulds the router devices can be easily screwed to it. The
must be fitted inverted in a router
false top can be constructed from 6 or Side view
Ttable. Proprietary tables are readily
9mm MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard)
Pressure down
available, but a home-made table can be
or plywood, and should be slightly larger
Timber
constructed to suit your own
than the alloy table itself.
Pressure
requirements. Side fence
The false top should be drilled out to
sideways
match the fixing holes in the Craftsman
table surface. The false top can be
CRAFTSMAN
screwed to or held by battens onto the
ROUTER TABLE alloy table top of the table.
The back fence can also be used if a false
The Trend Craftsman Router Table cheek is fitted to it. This cheek will need
is a general purpose router table which a small aperture cut into it. The false
can be fitted with the necessary home- cheek can again be constructed from
End view
made adaptations for machining dolls MDF and can be screwed or clamped to
house mouldings. the existing back fence.
It should be fitted with a false table top so
Side fence Cutter rotation
that the aperture through which the cutter A Home-made router table can be
projects, will be as small as possible. made very simply from MDF or other flat
Timber feed direction
By fitting a false top, guards and other stable material.
Side Pressure
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Plan view
ROUTER TABLE CONSTRUCTION
A home-made dolls house router table is
INSTRUCTIONS
simple to make, even with only limited
4. Mark the centre point of the top and
woodworking skills. It is made of easily
neatly drill a 25mm diameter hole.
1. Cut the 4 leg pieces to size from
available MDF or from plywood and uses
5. Using a paper template (or if
15mm thick MDF and glue each pair
fittings from the Trend range of routing
possible use the removable facing
together with PVA adhesive. When
jig accessories. (Please see the current
from the base of the router), mark
dry, plane both to the same size and
Trend Routing Catalogue).
the position of any suitable fixing
square, and chamfer the vertical
holes in the router baseplate,
edges.
The low fence fitted to the table is again
centred around the 25mm hole.
2. Cut the base from 15mm MDF and
cut from MDF and slotted to allow
plane the edges square.
adjustment of the cutting width. It is
3. Cut the Table top from 12mm MDF
fitted with a dust extraction hood (Trend
and square the edges.
Part No. RR72). This also acts as a back
guard to prevent accidental contact with
the cutter. We strongly
recommended that this
or a similar guard
is fitted.
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6. Drill and counterbore holes to take 11. Cut the two slots using a 1/4 13. Drill the appropriate diameter
suitable fixing bolts. diameter straight cutter and holes through the top and insert
7. Drill and counter sink the fixing setting the router s side-fence to the pronged tee-nuts.
holes to take the No.10 x 1 1/4 run against each end of the MDF 14. Mark and cut the semi-circular
chipboard screws. in turn. A 1/4 diameter straight cutter recess along the fence edge
8. Cut the under rail from 15mm cutter can be obtained from the to match with the hole through
MDF. Trend Routing Catalogue or is the top.
9. Assemble the table by screwing available in the Set SS3. Please 15. Screw the guard/dust extraction
and gluing each joint and see inside the back cover of this port to the top face of the fence.
checking that all is square before booklet.
leaving to dry. 12. Position the fence on the table
10. Cut the table fence from 12mm and mark the centre of the lobe
MDF and trim the edges square. knob holes.
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Materials Cutting List (all in mm)
Description Size Qty
Base board ......................300 x 475 x 15 1
Legs ................................220 X 275 x 15 4
Top ..................................300 x 500 x 12 1
Fence...............................100 x 500 x 12 1
Under rail ........................38 x 335 x 15 1
Guard/dust spout ............(Trend no RR72) 1
Pronged Tee-nuts ............M6 2
Lobe Knobs .....................M6 2
Washers ..........................6mm 2
Chipboard screws............No.10 x 1 1/4 12
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Table Thickness
Special Notes
The recommended thickness of the
machine table is 12mm. This thin table
Table size
top allows maximum projection
The table surface area can be made to
of the tool above the table. The 12mm
any suitable size, but should be large
table top can be reinforced with a
enough to allow ease of operation.
stretcher underneath to prevent
Central aperture
sag. As only light routers are
The aperture through which the cutter
needed for dolls house work their
will protrude should be as small as
weight is not too great to allow a thin
possible. The hole should only be about
top to be used. If a heavier router is to
3mm larger than the tool diameter. In
be used, then the table will need to be
the case of the home-made table, the
thicker, i.e. 18mm MDF or other suitable
hole is made to suit the largest dolls
material. The table will then need to have
house cutter in the set, and should
a thinner plate recessed into it from
therefore be about 25mm in diameter. A
which the machine can be secured. This thinner plate can be made from
false table fitted to the top of the machine
metal.
table with a smaller diameter hole can
The metal insert plate that fits into the
always be fitted
Craftsman Router Table is available as an
Gap min. 1.5mm Gap min. 1.5mm
when using the
accessory and can be used for this
smaller diameter
purpose. The plate is available with
cutters.
different pre-drilled countersunk holes for
the most popular makes of router.
Table
Please refer to the latest Trend
Routing Catalogue.
Aperture
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Fitting the router Back fence Back fence aperture
Two counter-bored holes are used for The back fence must be planed square This allows the cutter to project through
this purpose. These holes are oversize, and true. The fence has two slots routed the back fence. This aperture must not
so that the pan head machine screws that into it, enabling it to be secured to the be too wide, (here suggested of equal
thread into the base of the router, can be table top. The table top has two pronged diameter to the hole in the table). This is
moved in the counter-bored holes to tee nuts fitted to its underside. These to allow all parts of the tooling to be
allow exact centring. For instance, the pronged tee nuts have an internal thread used, enabling different moulds to be
Trend T5 has two M6 threaded holed in size of M6, which is the same as the machined.
its base (which are used to secure to jigs threads on most knobs on routers for
etc.) and therefore the counter-bored fixing of the side fence and guide rails.
hole should be 12.7mm (1/2 ) in These now redundant knobs can be used
diameter and the through hole should be to secure the back fence to the table.
6.35mm (1/4 ) to 7mm in diameter. The slots on the back fence have to be
rebated to allow the knobs to tighten
properly in the tee-nuts.
Counter-bored holes
allow exact alignment
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With the machined component having a Dust Extraction Pressure Guards
maximum height of 5/8 it is therefore The back fence can be fitted with a dust The back fence and machine table give
necessary to have a back fence of 12mm spout so that a dust extractor can be the component being machined a good
MDF. The fence could be fitted on the fitted. This shroud can be taken from a supporting area, but top and side
back edge with a higher batten for thicker spare proprietary back fence or pressures are also necessary to stop the
work, such as higher skirtings etc. This purchased separately. The shroud not material lifting or being pushed away
high batten will also need an aperture only allows extraction of the wood waste from the cutter. These pressure guards
machined in it to accept the cutter. This but also protects the back of the cutter. will also make it safer to rout the
would make the fence reversible. Two holes in the face of the shroud also material, as the operator s hands are kept
Depending on which size of component allow a user-made chip deflector to be well away from the rotating tool.
is being machined, the higher fence can fitted. It is always advisable that a dust Various pressure fences can be used,
be used for thick stock and the thin fence extractor is used when routing to remove these include spring loaded blocks, finger
for narrow stock. the wood chips and dust at source. A pressures (shown above) and concertina
hose can be attached at one end to the type pressure guards. When possible it
dust extractor and the other end can be is advisable to use thin material for the
fitted into a dust spout fitted to the back- pressure guards for dolls house
fence of the table. mouldings such as 12mm MDF. A rebate
may need to be cut on the edge that
would abut the component, to allow
access with a push stick.
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Push Stick & Push Block A cross cutting jig is used to rout across Fine Height Adjuster
A push stick and push block are also the grain. The jig has a batten on it, that The routers used should ideally have a
advisable to help guide the material being is square to one edge, and this acts as a fine height adjuster fitted (for Elu MOF96,
moulded. The push stick should be at support when cutting across the ends of Trend ref. E40906) which would fit in
least 350mm long and can have a  bird s- narrow components. place of the depth stop flag on the router.
mouth shape cut-out on one end. This This fine adjuster allows the router cutter
No-Volt Release Switch
end should also be cut with a taper to to be set at the correct height for the
The router table should be fitted with a
make the  bird s mouth narrower to allow mould. By turning the fine height
No-Volt Release Switch (NVRS) this can
greater access between the pressure adjuster one way or the other the cutter
be secured to the leg or workboard to
guards. The push stick is used on very will be raised or lowered. A fine height
provide easy access to the on/off
small components to push the adjuster is essential for any router that is
buttons. Should the power supply to the
component past the cutter and therefore used inverted in a table.
router be turned off at source, the router
to keep the operators hands well away
will not re-start until the green button is
from the cutter.
pressed. This NVRS is available as an
A push block is a device which also can
accessory, Trend ref. E35146 (230V).
be used to hold small components to
ensure stability and safety when routing.
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Method 1
The moulding is first machined onto the
ROUTING
edge of a wide piece of timber. The
moulded edge is then parted from the
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timber on a small diameter saw bench.
TECHNIQUES
The sawn edge on the moulding should
be quite clean providing a fine tooth
parting blade is used. The edge can then
Choice of Timbers Moulding the timber
be planed true and the operation repeated
The choice of timbers should be ideally a The mould can then be routed on one
until the timber is too narrow to hold
hardwood which is straight, close edge only, usually the full mould is
properly. This method ensures that the
grained and does not tear when created in one pass, as it is not normally
timber is supported properly on all cuts
machined. Suitable timbers include necessary to take many shallow passes
and that it is less lightly to twist whilst
Lime, Brazilian Mahogany, Obeche, due to the very small nature of the cut. If
routing.
Jellutong and Ramin. Beech can also be the moulded edge has feathered slightly
used but when machined to small sizes (this is dependent on the timber used)
the surface can give a pitted effect. the mould can be passed through the
cutter again. The correct sequence
Split after mould
is needed to ensure a good mould is
Preparing the timber
obtained. There are four different
The easiest way to mould the timber is to
Top pressure
methods for machining mouldings.
first plane it with square sides by hand or
These are as follows:
machine. The timber should be machined
in thickness to suit the particular type of
moulding required, i.e. 5/8 or 3/4 for
Side pressure
the height of skirting, 3/16 for architrave
height and so on. The timber should be
kept as wide as possible to give good
support when machining.
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Method 2 prevent material tilt. Flexing and Method 4
The timber is first parted to the correct fracturing of the strip could also occur, An alternative method to 2 and 3 is to fix
thickness on a saw bench. Each strip is so ensure a slow constant feed rate is the thin sections of timber to a larger
then moulded. maintained. piece of material, such as a straight
The timber must be planed to the correct section of MDF. This can be achieved
Method 3
height for the mould required before using double-sided tape, which will
As method 2, but square or rectangular
parting. The thin stock must then be ensure the moulded section can be
prepared sectioned timber is purchased
cleaned up. Several lengths of stock can removed afterwards. This method is
already to size. These are then moulded.
be parted in one session. Due to the especially useful for very awkward strips,
very thin nature of the material the side which would otherwise twist or vibrate
pressure fence must be set very when being routed.
accurately when moulding so as to
Top pressure
Part before mould
Straight section of MDF
Side pressure
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ensure that the thin strip does not flex or
Routing procedure Square sectioned moulds
tilt whilst the mould is cut.
Some mouldings such as handrails must
1. The height of the cutter is set so be cut with the timber having been
Architrave
that the relevant parts of the tool machined to its finished size prior to it s
The simplest method is to cut the mould
that create the mould required are moulding i.e. 1/4 square for a handrail.
on a wider piece of timber and then part
correct. A moulding of this size is more difficult
it afterwards. The timber is prepared to
2. Set the back-fence to ensure the to machine due to its very small nature,
the correct thickness for architrave such
correct depth of mould into the which can tend to twist, and vibrate. By
as 1/4 .
timber will result. using side pressure guards and a saddle
3. Adjust the top pressure guard until (a material support made from an offcut)
it touches the top of the blank on the outfeed side of the machine table,
material to be cut. these difficulties can be overcome.
4. Clamp in position. Repeat for the
side pressure guard.
Setting up for skirting
5. Switch the router on and test the
boards
mould on a waste piece of timber.
Skirting boards are the easiest moulds to
6. When routing use the push stick to
rout. The simplest method is to cut the
help move the blank material
mould on a wider piece of timber and
towards the cutter. Keep the feed
then part it afterwards. The timber is
rate constant.
prepared to the correct thickness such as
7. Mould the timber along its whole
3/4 high for tall skirting or 5/8 for
length. When the moulding is
smaller skirting. Pre-parting the timber
complete switch off the router.
and cutting the mould on the thin strip
can also be done in the same way but
extra time and care will be needed to
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Handrails Furniture moulds Cornice moulds
For handrails the timber is prepared to For panels, table tops and shelves of The timber is prepared to the correct
the correct dimension such as 5/16 x cabinets etc, the timber is prepared to dimensions such as 3/8 thick. The
1/4 . Machine the first edge, and then the correct thickness and dimension. Set operation is similar to that for cutting
turn the material, so that the mould can the cutter height and back fence to the skirting boards. A mould should be cut
be repeated on the opposite side. correct position. The panels are routed on a wide piece first and then parted
Once the edge moulds are complete the across the grain (short grain) first, then afterwards. Due to the general size of
groove on the underside of the handrail the mould is routed along the grain. If a cornice moulds it may be necessary to
to accept the stair spindles (or balusters) deeper mould is required reposition the take two passes by varying the back-
can be routed. cutter height or fence. Alternatively a fence positions to achieve the mould.
Fit the 1/8 diameter two flute cutter Ref. different part of the cutter or a different For softer timbers, the mould can be
DH/03 into the table. Set the height of cutter can be used to build up the mould. machined in one pass. If it is necessary
the tool to the depth of cut required. When cutting across the grain due to the to cut the cornice on a square piece of
Reset the back fence so that the groove very small nature of the components, it timber the same method as cutting a
is central to the hand rail. Set the top may be necessary to hold the component handrail can be used. However as a
and side pressures as normal, rout the in a jig to ensure it remains at 90° to the large portion of the material is removed,
groove in two passes, to remove any cutter. This jig can be made of MDF and a support or saddle may be required on
wood chips caught in the groove and to have a batten secured at 90° to its edge the outfeed side of the table to prevent
give a cleaner cut. adjacent to the back fence, to act as a the material from tilting.
guide to keep the component in the
Top pressure correct position.
Top pressure
Side pressure
Side pressure
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Door and fireplace Picture frames and mirror Grooving and rebating
The simplest method for most shapes, is Rebates and grooves can be routed using
surrounds
to cut the mould on a wider piece of the straight fluted cutters. The smallest
The simplest method for door and
timber and then part it afterwards. The diameter cutters must be used with great
fireplace surrounds is to cut the mould
timber is prepared to the correct care as they can be broken easily if too
on a wider piece of timber and then part
thickness for framing and routed using deep a cut in one pass is made. For
it afterwards. The timber is prepared to
the same methods as cutting architrave. rebates, it is advisable to use the larger
the correct thickness suitable for the
To rebate the back of the frame, fit the diameter two flute cutter ref. DH/03.
surround.
two flute straight cutter ref. DH/03 into Even larger diameter straight cutters are
Some door surrounds have a series of
the table and set the height to give the available. These can be purchased
parallel grooves running along the full
correct height of rebate. Position the separately, such as Trend refs.
length. These can be achieved by setting
fence so that the correct depth of rebate C006x1/4TC which has a 6.3mm (1/4 )
the height for one groove, machine along
is obtained. The timber will become very diameter or C013x1/4TC (9.5mm or 3/8
its length. Turn the material over and
narrow and quite weak, so fit the top and diameter). For both grooves and rebates
machine the second groove. The last
side pressure clamps to securely hold the the cutter is fitted into the table and the
groove in the middle of the surround can
material being routed. The mould is then height of the tool is set. Once the height
be routed by resetting the height of the
parted from the core material on a saw is set, position the fence so that the
cutter until in is in the centre of the
bench. correct depth of rebate is obtained.
timber section.
Top pressure
Top pressure
Top pressure
Side pressure
Side pressure
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The guide bush itself, is fitted flush into The template can be made from 6mm
Finishing
the base of the router, and has a short plywood or MDF. The use of thin
The moulds can be cleaned up with fine
flange concentric to the cutter. This material allows ease of shaping and
wire wool. Rough sawn edges can be
flange is run against the edge of the finishing.
cleaned up with fine grades of abrasive
template or guide. When routing, follow When drawing out the template shape,
paper glued to a flat board, or by using a
the normal feed direction (i.e. against the remember that the difference between the
hand plane.
rotation of the cutter), depending on cutter and outside guide bush diameter
The mouldings can be stained, painted,
whether it is an internal or external needs to be allowed for. This margin (E)
oiled or left uncoated.
template. Keep the flange tight against is calculated by deducting the cutter
the template and do not lift the router as diameter (d) from the guide bush
Guide bushes and
the cutter will damage the template edge. diameter (D) and dividing the remainder
The cutter will always leave rounded by two. For external templates deduct
templates
corners. These can be trimmed square this amount from each edge of the
With the router used portably, a guide
with a sharp chisel. template or guide, or for internal
bush can be fitted and used in
templates add this amount to each edge.
conjunction with a template. It enables
the router to be guided around the edge
of a pre-cut template or along a slot of
similar width as the guide bush diameter.
Guide Bush
fitted to router
Template
E
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with abrasive paper. Choose a guide the template to size allowing for the
Walls and window
bush diameter that will leave at least guide bush margin. Pin a clamping block
apertures
2mm clearance between the cutter and to the template edge or simply clamp the
Templates can be made that allow the
inside edge of the guide bush ring, to template in position over the work.
router to rout out the window apertures
allow waste to clear easily. Square the routed corners of the recess.
and doorways, as well as cutting the
Alternatively a bearing guided trimmer
outer edges of walls and roof sections
cutter can be purchased, this will enable
Joining walls and roofs
The straight two flute cutter Ref. DH/03
the template to be made the same size as
A guide bush can also be used for cutting
used in conjunction with a guide bush
the finished product. This cutter is
grooves to form joints between walls. This
will enable the shape of a template to be
available separately in the Trend Craft
is carried out using a  Tee square with a
followed on thin material, no more than
Range or is included in the 12 piece
slot, the same diameter as the outside
6.35 (1/4 ) thick. Several passes must
Starter Set ref. SET/SS3. See inside back
guide bush diameter, cut along the blade of
be made. For normal thickness walls
cover for details.
the square. Edge joints are best formed by
(i.e. 3/8 ply or MDF) a straight cutter
cutting a rebate, either using a self-guiding
must be purchased separately, with a
Recessing hinges for dolls rebate cutter, or a straight cutter held in a
larger diameter and longer cut length,
table-mounted router.
house fronts
e.g. C013x1/4TC. The machined edges
A simple template cut from thin plywood
will only require minimal cleaning up
can be used for recessing hinges. Cut
Template
Simple templates for door
and window apertures
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CUTTER SELECTION
4 Rebates
4
STRAIGHT CUTTERS
Sash rails and
Sliding box sash
stiles
frame casing
8.0
5.0
5.0
1.6 3.2
2.0
All dimensions in mm
Fence
Fence Thin false table
Thin false table
Table
Table
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Architrave
VICTORIAN BULL NOSE
Skirting
1.0
7.0
12.7
Door surround
Fence
Table
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Dado Dado
TORUS BEAD
Skirting Architrave
1.0
9.5
12.7
Picture rail Picture frame
Fence
Table
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Bead
MULTI-MOULD
Bead
13.0
3.5
22.0
Fence Bead
Table
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Cornice Coving Cornice
Cornice Ovolo mould
Skirting Architrave Picture Frame
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Nosings Nosings
MODERN TORUS
Nosings
7.5
1.6
45°
12.7
Skirting Handrail
Fence
Table
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Beading Beading
DOUBLE BEAD
Skirting Skirting
5.5
0.8
12.7
Dado Picture frame
Fence
Table
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Cornice
OGEE CLASSIC
Cornice
10.0
2.0
2.0
22.0
Fence
Cornice
Table
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DH/09
BEAD OGEE
Door Surround Architrave
45°
5.1
12.7
Skirting Skirting
Fence
Table
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DH/10
Dado Shelf
TRIPLE CLASSIC
OVOLO
Shelf Picture Frame
8.3
2.0
1.5
1.0
15.9
Cabinet/Table
Fence
Table
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DH/11
Nosings &
TRIPLE BEAD
Beadings
1.5
15.2
1.0
0.75
15.0
Fence
Table
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DH/12
THE A-Z OF SAFETY
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ALWAYS use the router and other power tools in a safe together with hold down clamps when machining small
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manner and away from children. timber sections when the router is mounted in a table.
BEWARE of unsafe working practices and potential hazards HURRIED setting up and routing can lead to accidents.
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when using a router. Take your time to prepare yourself and the machine. Carry
CLOTHING such as ties or loose or baggy garments, which out safety checks before switching on.
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may be accidentally caught and pulled into the cutter INSPECT the condition of the router cutter before use.
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should not be worn or should be tied back when using a Ensure that the cutter is held firmly in the collet, rotates
router. freely and is well away from the work before the power is
DUST presents a severe health risk if inhaled. Always wear switched on.
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a dust protector and/or use a vacuum extractor connected JUDGE the correct feed speed by listening to the tone of the
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directly to the router. router.
EYE protection must also be worn to protect the operator KEEP router cutters sharp. Take care when handling them
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from ejected waste particles. especially when removing them from the collet or from a
EAR protection should also be worn, when routing for long storage block.
periods of time. LISTENING to the sound of the router will often indicate
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FEED direction of the cutter into the workpiece or the that the cut is being made too deep or that the cutter is
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workpiece into the cutter should be against the rotation of blunt.
the cutter. MANUALS and other information supplied with the router
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GUARDS should always be used when using a router or cutters should be read thoroughly to ensure you are
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mounted in a table. Always ensure that your fingers cannot familiar with the controls, functions, and operating
make contact with the cutter. Always use a push stick procedures.
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NEVER leave the router running unattended. Wait until the UNDERSTANDING the current statutory woodworking
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router comes to a complete stop and switch off at the wall regulations (such as the  Supply of Machinery (Safety)
plug before making adjustments, changing the cutter or regulations 1992 and  The Provision and Use of Work
operating the spindle lock. Equipment Regulations 1992 and any amendments) is
OBSTRUCTIONS should be kept clear of the path of the essential for all professional router users.
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router and the routing area. Do not clear swarf or other NO-VOLT release switches should be fitted to all table
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debris away from the cutting area with the machine still mounted routers, both to isolate the router in an emergency
running. and to prevent it switching back on when power is restored
POWER to the router must always be switched off and the after a power failure or supply disconnection.
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machine isolated from the supply before changing cutters WORKPIECES must always be securely and safely clamped
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or making adjustments. Make sure the power switch is to the work bench, in a vice or by some other means prior
 Off , before plugging in, to avoid accidental starting. to commencing the routing operation. Do make sure that
QUESTIONS regarding the safe operation of your router can any clamps are not within the path of the router.
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be answered, by Trend s Technical Department. The EXAMINE the cutters and router collet before use. Equally
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address and phone/fax numbers can be found at the end of check that any knobs or screws on the router are tight and
this publication. have not vibrated loose.
ROUTERS must be allowed to reach their full running speed YOUR safety when routing is more important than the
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before commencing any routing operation. Do not switch router or its cutters.
the router on with the cutter touching the workpiece. ZERO accidents should be the first consideration when
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SHORT-CUTS must not be taken to the detriment of safe using routers and other power tools.
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working practice.
TIDY work areas and benches help to prevent accidents.
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Always keep the floor around the work area clear of all
obstacles. Store router on a shelf, in a cupboard or in a
storage box, so chips and nails cannot fall into the air
intake.
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CUTTER & COLLET CARE
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It is essential to regularly maintain your
cutters and collets in order to keep them
in a safe and usable condition.
It will also help to maintain the life of
your router by keeping the loads imposed
upon it to a minimum.
Keeping your cutters sharp is a very
Brass brushes should be used to remove
When honing your router cutters, apply
simple operation requiring little skill and
deposits from the inside of the collet.
light even pressure, and use an equal
remembering a few basic rules.
number of strokes on each cutting face.
Clean all resin deposits from the cutter
with Resincleaner® solvent or by scraping
with a piece of stiff plastic before
applying a dry lubricant spray such as
Trendicote.
Use a diamond sharpening stone to
regularly hone your cutters, but only ever
hone a router cutter on the flat face of
the cutting edge. Rustbuster® is used to lubricate the
Regular application of a dry lubricant pillars of the router & to prevent surface
spray will prevent resin build up. corrosion.
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CUTTER & COLLET CARE KIT
12 PIECE STARTER SET
This kit contains all the essential accessories to max-
An ideal first purchase with your
imise the life of your cutters, collets and router.
router. A wooden box containing 12
The kit comprises:
essential cutters for your basic pro-
" A DMT mini-diamond sharpening
jects.
stone and water bottle.
" Router cutters are tungsten car-
" Rustbuster® anti-corrosion agent
bide tipped.
spray.
" Suitable for grooving, profiling
" Trendicote® PTFE dry lubricant
& moulding softwoods, hard-
spray.
woods, MDF & plywood.
" Four sizes of brass brushes for cleaning collets.
" Sets are available with 1/4 or
8mm shanks.
Order Ref: CCC/KIT
Order Ref: SET/SS3
4 PIECE CUTTER SET
SIX PIECE CUTTER SET
A set of four TCT cutters aimed st those
Developed from the highly success-
new to routing is now available.
ful SS3 set this economical set con-
" 10mm straight flute cutter.
tains six popular TCT cutters sup-
" 60° V-groove cutter.
plied in a wooden box.
" 8mm bearing guided rounding over
" Set comprises a 45° V-groove,
cutter.
a bearing guided ogee, two
" 12.7mm decorative panelling cutter.
straights and two bearing
" Sets are available with 1/4 or 8mm
guided rounding over cutters.
shanks.
" Sets are available with 1/4 or
8mm shanks.
Order Ref: SET/SS6
Order Ref: SET/SS7
These products are available from your local Trend stockist.
BOOK/DH v2.0
12 PIECE CUTTER SET FOR
DOLLS HOUSES
This range of miniature cutters is designed to
suit dolls house requirements at 1:12 scale and
for all types of miniature or small scale work
supplied in a wooden box.
Router Cutters are TCT & 1:12 scale.
"
Sets are available with 1/4 or 8mm shanks.
"
Order Ref: SET/DH1
TREND BOOK/DH1
Available from your local Trend stockist.
Trend Machinery & Cutting Tools Ltd
Watford England
Literature Hotline: 0800 4 TREND (0800 487363)
Technical: 01923 224681
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
WWW: http://www.trendm.co.uk