Router Table - Triton RTA 300
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Induction Required
This equipment requires an in person induction prior to use. For your own safety and to avoid damage to the equipment do not attempt to use it until you have been inducted.Entanglement Hazard
This equipment is hazardous to the user or those around them, take care during use.PPE Required
This equipment requires the use of eye protection and hearing protection during use. Respiratory protection is recommended. Gloves must not be worn.Specification
Introduction
These 3 links give an overview of the capabilities and basic use of a router and table.
Router Table Basics - A Quick Tour of Router Table Techniques
Router Table Tips and Techniques
Setting Up and Using a Router Table - A Woodworkweb.com Woodworking Video
Risks
THIS MACHINE WILL DAMAGE YOU and YOUR WORK IF YOU DO NOT KNOW HOW TO USE IT SAFELY. The risk assessment is here:
Induction
To Be written.
Basic Instructions
Set up
Changing Router Bits
1/2“ and 12mm Collets
- There is an interlock that prevents the collet being lifted above the table whilst the router is switched on.
- There is a switch on the router behind a transparent slide. This is under the table on the same side as the fence normally is - see video.
- Before the collet can be lifted above the table this switch must be “off”
- Once the bit has been changed and the collet is below the table then this transparent cover can be slid back and the switched pressed to “on” - see video
- 24mm Spanner - only use the router spanner or a 24mm open ended spanner. Not an adjustable spanner, not grips, not any other system.
Extraction and Dust Control
Always use extraction
Speeds and Feeds
Too fast get burning
Speed 8000-21000rpm with electronic speed maintenance.
Tool Height Adjustment
Fence Cutting
Feather boards Fence Micro adjusters.
Template Cutting
Remove the fence (for smaller parts it is acceptable to push the the fence to the back of the table) Remove the fingerboards to create a large flat table.
Clean up
Photo
Leave the machine set up ready for profile cutting With the router bit set below the height of the table. SAFETY The machine locked out. Clean and dust free. With the fence and micro adjusters fitted. The feather boards fitted to the top of the table.
Maintenance
The maintenance thread for the router table on the forum is here. If any parts are broken or missing, please report these on the forum. and if you are able to them please also repair or replace these.
Sometimes the plunge action get jammed This means that sawdust has got down the tube remove the black plastic cover on the top of the left tube and empty out the sawdust.
Accessories
Cutters
Biscuit Jointer