{"product_id":"external-bull-nose-1-2-x-22mm-full-radius-12-7mm-1-4-shank","title":"External Bull Nose 1\/2' X 22mm Full Radius 12.7mm 1\/4' Shank","description":"\u003ch6 style=\"margin-bottom: 17px\"\u003e\r\n\u003cimg alt=\"Pro-Tech. South African favourite for over 30 Years\" height=\"75\" src=\"images\/protech\/protech_logo.png\" style=\"float: right; margin-bottom: -6px;\" width=\"286\"\u003eHalf Round \r\nBull Nose Bit\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003e\r\n\u003cimg alt=\"Bull Nose Radius Bit\" height=\"437\" src=\"images\/protech\/kp330031_sm1.jpg\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 25px; margin-bottom: 17px\" width=\"188\"\u003eCarbide \r\nTipped\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\nThis \r\nrouter bit is used for creating a convex shaped profile on the side of the workpiece \r\nin one pass producing a perfect half radius bull nose profile\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul style=\"margin-left: 180px\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eDesign helps minimize kickback \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eSmooth edge requires little or no sanding before applying finish \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\u003cimg alt=\"Bull Nose  bit profile\" height=\"121\" src=\"images\/protech\/profile_bull-nose-radius_kp330031.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 20px;\" width=\"273\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"caution_box\" style=\"margin-left: 191px\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003eThis router bit has a\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e6,35 mm shank\u003c\/strong\u003e (shaft) that will fit most small or large routers. Please \r\n\tensure that you select a router bit with a shank (shaft) size that will fit \r\n\tinto your router collet. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"feature_box\" style=\"font-size: 12px; margin-left: 269px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRO-TECH\u003c\/strong\u003e \r\nrouter bits are \u003cem\u003emanufactured in Taiwan.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\r\n\u003cimg height=\"617\" src=\"images\/protech\/features_external-bull-nose-radius_kp3300xxx.jpg\" width=\"400\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"SpecsTable\" style=\"width: 100%\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecsSubHeading\"\u003ePart No.\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecsSubHeading\"\u003eShank dia.\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecsSubHeading\"\u003eBull Nose Ø\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecsSubHeading\"\u003eCutting Height\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecsSubHeading\"\u003eRadius (r)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\" rowspan=\"2\"\u003eKP330031\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\" style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\n\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\/\u003csub\u003e4\u003c\/sub\u003e inch\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e\n\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\/\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e inch \u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e\n\u003csup\u003e55\u003c\/sup\u003e\/\u003csub\u003e64\u003c\/sub\u003e  inch \u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e\n\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\/\u003csub\u003e4\u003c\/sub\u003e inch \u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\" style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e6,35 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e12,7 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e22 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e6,35 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength of Shank:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"height: 267px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cimg alt=\"Bull Nose Bit\" height=\"265\" src=\"images\/protech\/kp330031_sm2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: -6px\" width=\"370\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"caution_box\" style=\"width: 307px; margin-left: 163px; margin-right: 0px; left: 0px; top: 0px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cimg alt=\"Take Care\" height=\"30\" src=\"images\/protech\/notice_warning.png\" title=\"Please take care\" width=\"89\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Full speed\" height=\"30\" src=\"images\/protech\/speed-full-icon.png\" title=\"Warning: Maximum RPM  = MAX\" width=\"169\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExtra Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRouter Bit Maintenance \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFortunately, this is pretty easy. The best way to prolong the life of a router \r\nbit is to keep it clean. And what you need to do varies with the type of bit.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote: Sharpening is extremely important too.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eA.   No Bearings: \u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTo clean bits without bearings, first blow off any dust. Then remove any resin \r\nthat has built up. (Resin places a drag on the bit which can cause it to overheat \r\nand burn.) \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eResin removers are available. It's the same stuff you use to clean your saw blades.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eB.   Bits with Bearings: \u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTo clean bits with bearings, first, remove the bearing. Then clean the bit as \r\nyou did with non-bearing bits. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIt's important to remove the bearings because even though router bearings are \r\n'sealed,' resin remover can sneak in and dissolve the bearing grease. If this were \r\nto happen, you would be faced with the problem of trying to lubricate a sealed bearing.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the claims of bearing grease sellers, we've never had much luck with \r\nthis. Once that grease is gone, just go buy a new bearing. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eC.   Bit Shanks: \u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePeriodically inspect the shanks of your router bits for rust or burrs. Either \r\nof these can be removed quickly with ScotchBrite\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e. Left on, they can \r\ninterfere with your ability to properly tighten the bit in the collet. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Fast Should a Router be Running?\r\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've got a router with variable speed, then you've got the power to improve \r\nthe quality of your cut. In general, the larger the bit, the slower the speed you \r\nneed. The perfect solution for dealing with varying bit sizes is a variable speed \r\nrouter. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHere are general guidelines for most bits: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eHand Held Router Use \u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctable class=\"SpecsTable\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecsSubHeading\"\u003eBit size \u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecsSubHeading\"\u003eBit size \u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecsSubHeading\"\u003erpm \u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eSmall – 12.7 mm \u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003e1\/16' to 1\/2' \u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e22,000+ \u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003e12,7 mm – 28,6 mm \u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003e1\/2 to 1 1\/8' \u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e14,000 - 18,000 \u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003e28.6 mm – 50,8 mm \u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003e1 1\/8' to 2' \u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e12,000 - 14,000 \u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eRouter Table Use \u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctable class=\"SpecsTable\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecsSubHeading\"\u003eBit size \u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecsSubHeading\"\u003eBit size \u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecsSubHeading\" width=\"126\"\u003erpm \u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003e50,8 mm – 63,5 mm \u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003e2' to 2 1\/2' \u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e12,000 - 14,000 \u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003e63,5 mm \u0026amp; larger \u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003e2 1\/2' and up \u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e8,000 - 12,000 \u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSafety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecHeading\" colspan=\"4\" style=\"text-align: center\"\u003econsider \r\n\t\tsafety for your health and the people around you\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ch4\u003eGeneral safety suggestions:\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cp\u003eIt is advisable to always have the following items nearby and in a good \r\n\t\tcondition\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eEye protection – clean and scratch free \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eHearing protection – quality earmuffs \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eDust masks – discard old and dirty masks \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eGloves – for easy handling of material and hand protection \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 25%;\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cimg alt=\"Wear Gloves\" height=\"70\" src=\"images\/safety\/VS-wear-gloves_icon1.png\" width=\"65\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 25%;\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cimg alt=\"Eye Protection\" height=\"70\" src=\"images\/safety\/VS-safety-eyes_icon1.png\" width=\"65\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 25%;\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cimg alt=\"Hearing Protection\" height=\"70\" src=\"images\/safety\/VS-hearing-protect_icon1.png\" width=\"65\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 25%;\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cimg alt=\"Dust Mask\" height=\"70\" src=\"images\/safety\/VS-safety-dust-mask_icon1.png\" width=\"65\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd style=\"width: 25%\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"feature_box\" style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 11px\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\tWear Gloves\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd style=\"width: 25%\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"feature_box\" style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 11px\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\tEye Protection\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd style=\"width: 25%\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"feature_box\" style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 11px\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\tHearing Protection\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd style=\"width: 25%\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"feature_box\" style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 11px\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\tDust Mask\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTo use router bits safely (and to get the best results from your router), the \r\nrouter bits need to be installed properly into the router's collet. Improper installation \r\nof your bits can cause excessive chatter and could increase the likelihood that \r\nthe bits will break when in use. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eClean and sharp\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFirst of all, before beginning any routing operation, check your bits to \r\nmake sure that they are clean, relatively free of pitch, and most of all, sharp. \r\nIf the bit is dull, chipped, is excessively burned or has any other defect, \r\nit should be sharpened or replaced before use. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003e\r\n\u003cimg height=\"213\" src=\"images\/protech\/collet_fit_sm1.jpg\" style=\"float: right\" width=\"193\"\u003eCorrect \r\ncollet and collet nut fit\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMost router collets have a recess (groove) that needs to click into a circlip \r\nthat resides inside the collet nut. Failing to ensure that the collet 'clicked' \r\ninto the collet nut will cause you to struggle to remove the router bit after tightening. \r\nThis could cause the collet to break or be removed by a technical repair centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003e\r\n\u003cimg height=\"334\" src=\"images\/protech\/collet_fit_sm2.jpg\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 13px; margin-bottom: 21px;\" width=\"273\"\u003eCorrect \r\nfit inside the collet\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhen installing the bit into the collet, do not tighten the collet with the bit \r\n'seated.' Instead, insert the bit until the shank (bit shaft) reaches \r\nthe bottom of the collet, then ease it out about 2 mm before tightening the collet.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the bit is tightened, there should be no less than  \u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\/\u003csub\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e \r\n's of the length of the shank in the collet. If your bit has a shank that is too \r\nshort, then the bit should be replaced. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eSafety gear\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThere are a few other safety measures to keep in mind whenever you use your router. \r\nFirst of all, remember to always wear appropriate safety gear as indicated above.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eCorrect speed setting\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSecond, be sure to set your router to the proper speed for your router bit. \r\nSetting your router to an incorrect speed will not only affect the router's performance, \r\nbut also can cause the bit to break much more easily and even cause bodily harm. \r\nThe speed at which a router bit turns can be important. The typical router runs \r\nat about 22,000 rpm, which is fine for most bits. But as the diameter of the bit \r\nincreases, you’ll want to slow things down. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, before beginning any routing operation, be certain that you give the router's \r\nmotor time to come up to full speed for the chosen setting. Beginning to cut before \r\nthe bit is at full speed can give less than desired results. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003e\r\n\u003cimg alt=\"Safety gear\" height=\"159\" src=\"images\/protech\/safety-general-1.jpg\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 18px\" width=\"194\"\u003eObserve \r\nthe following at all times\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eWear a protective face shield or Safety Glasses to prevent eye and face \r\n\tinjury. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eWear ear plugs or ear muffs to protect your hearing. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eUse a respirator or dust mask to give protection from dust particles. Wood \r\n\tdust may remain in the air for hours after using power tools. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eAlways read and follow router operator's manual instructions. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eMake sure that router rpm's and the bit selected match. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eDress properly. Wear short sleeves, no loose fitting clothes, proper footwear \r\n\tand no jewellery. Tie back long hair. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\u003cimg alt=\"UNPLUG!!!!\" height=\"186\" src=\"images\/protech\/safety-general-2.jpg\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 28px\" width=\"219\"\u003eAlways \r\n\tbe sure the router is unplugged before replacing bits and that the switch is \r\n\toff before connecting the router.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eBe sure the router bit has completing stopped spinning before sitting the \r\n\trouter down.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eBe sure bits, clamps and attachments are secure before starting up. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eKeep children, pets and visitors at a safe distance. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eBe especially cautious when working small pieces. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\u003cimg height=\"280\" src=\"images\/protech\/safety-general-3.jpg\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 28px; margin-right: 22px\" width=\"172\"\u003eKeep \r\n\thands and fingers away from revolving bits and cutters. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eDo not operate routers in moist or wet areas. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eAlways grip tool tightly and be prepared at start-up to resist the motor \r\n\ttorque. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eWhen using a router table, make sure on\/off switch is easily accessible.\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eLearn the sound of your router and shut it off at any unfamiliar sounds \r\n\tor irregularities.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tNever start the router with the bit in contact with the material.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eAlways feed in the proper direction, against the direction of bit rotation.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eMaintain equipment. Replace worn parts, discard worn-out bits and check \r\n\trouter periodically. Clean parts with appropriate solvents.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\u003cimg height=\"171\" src=\"images\/protech\/safety-general-4.jpg\" style=\"float: right\" width=\"100\"\u003eDon't \r\n\toperate a tool if you are tired or under the influence of medication, drugs, \r\n\talcohol or while smoking. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eCheck wood for nails, screws or loose knots before routing. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eKeep your mind on your work, avoid distractions, work at a comfortable pace \r\n\tand stop before you get tired. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eDo a dry run\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003ePlace the router on the final work surface and test you cut by moving the \r\n\trouter over the whole are to cut with THE ROUTER SWITCHED OFF\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eYou do not want to waste an expensive piece of wood\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eYou do not want to start all over\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eNever met anyone with spare fingers - SAFETY\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eUsing a Router in a Router Table\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eRouter Table Safety\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough most router bits are small, they can be potentially dangerous and should \r\ndeserve your attention and respect. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 25px\"\u003e\r\n\u003cimg alt=\"Push blocks and safety devices\" height=\"142\" src=\"images\/protech\/router_table_safety_sm2.jpg\" style=\"float: right\" width=\"280\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16; border: 1px #000 solid; padding: 4px; margin-right: 4px; margin-left: -25px\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e \r\nUse push sticks or a push block to position your hands a safe distance from the \r\nrouter bit.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 25px\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16; border: 1px #000 solid; padding: 4px; margin-right: 4px; margin-left: -25px\"\u003e\r\n2\u003c\/span\u003e Use large-diameter bits only in a router table. Using bits over 25mm Ø \r\n(diameter) in a handheld router can possibly cause you to lose control of the tool \r\nand harm yourself or bystanders.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 25px\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16; border: 1px #000 solid; padding: 4px; margin-right: 4px; margin-left: -25px\"\u003e\r\n3\u003c\/span\u003e Always wear a dust mask as well as eye and hearing protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 25px\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16; border: 1px #000 solid; padding: 4px; margin-right: 4px; margin-left: -25px\"\u003e\r\n4\u003c\/span\u003e Take light cuts. Heavy cuts invite kickback. If necessary, move the fence \r\ncloser to the bit or switch to a larger guide bearing\/bush.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 25px\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16; border: 1px #000 solid; padding: 4px; margin-right: 4px; margin-left: -25px\"\u003e\r\n5\u003c\/span\u003e Use a featherboard (anti-kickback device) to support the workpiece against \r\nthe router table and\/or fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 25px\"\u003e\r\n\u003cimg height=\"180\" src=\"images\/protech\/router_table_safety_sm1.jpg\" style=\"float: right\" width=\"222\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16; border: 1px #000 solid; padding: 4px; margin-right: 4px; margin-left: -25px\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e \r\nNever climb-cut. Always feed the stock from right to left. Against the rotation \r\nof the router bit. (see illustration)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 25px\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16; border: 1px #000 solid; padding: 4px; margin-right: 4px; margin-left: -25px\"\u003e\r\n7\u003c\/span\u003e Avoid routing small stock. Instead, rout a larger piece and cut it to size \r\nafterwards. If you absolutely have to profile a small piece, build an suitable jig \r\nor secure the workpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 25px\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16; border: 1px #000 solid; padding: 4px; margin-right: 4px; margin-left: -25px\"\u003e\r\n8\u003c\/span\u003e Always use a guard. If the fence didn’t come with a guard, make your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 25px\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16; border: 1px #000 solid; padding: 4px; margin-right: 4px; margin-left: -25px\"\u003e\r\n9\u003c\/span\u003e Never start the router with the bit in contact with the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 30px\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16; border: 1px #000 solid; padding: 4px; margin-right: 4px; margin-left: -30px\"\u003e\r\n10\u003c\/span\u003e Don’t force the router bit or overload the router. Excessive heat is an \r\nenemy.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 30px\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16; border: 1px #000 solid; padding: 4px; margin-right: 4px; margin-left: -30px\"\u003e\r\n11\u003c\/span\u003e Secure\/fasten the router in the base before starting\/switch on the router.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 30px\"\u003e\r\n\u003cimg alt=\"Router bit to collet fit\" height=\"334\" src=\"images\/protech\/collet_fit_sm2.jpg\" style=\"float: right\" width=\"273\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16; border: 1px #000 solid; padding: 4px; margin-right: 4px; margin-left: -30px\"\u003e12\u003c\/span\u003e \r\nDon’t bottom out the bit in the collet or partially insert the bit. Instead, completely \r\ninsert the bit, and then back off approximately 2 mm. At least \u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\/\u003csub\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e \r\n's of the router bit shank should be inside the collet.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 30px\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16; border: 1px #000 solid; padding: 4px; margin-right: 4px; margin-left: -30px\"\u003e\r\n13\u003c\/span\u003e Be sober and not under the influence of medicine that causes a lack of \r\nconcentration\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 30px\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16; border: 1px #000 solid; padding: 4px; margin-right: 4px; margin-left: -30px\"\u003e\r\n14\u003c\/span\u003e Tidy up your workshop to ensure the ability to move freely with enough \r\nroom around the router table \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Saddle Creek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67524169433378,"sku":"KP330031","price":803.85,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/saddlecreek.co.za\/products\/external-bull-nose-1-2-x-22mm-full-radius-12-7mm-1-4-shank","provider":"Saddle Creek","version":"1.0","type":"link"}