Freud SH-5 Manuals

Description The SH-5 Router Table Fence has a two piece split aluminum fence guide with a router bit gap adjustment system. The precision micro-adjustment split fence system allows jointing without the use of shims. The fence also features an aluminum cast alloy body with dust collection duct (2-3/8" diam.) and a plexiglass safety front guard. Threaded Insert Nuts (4 pcs - 5/16" - 18 x .984" ) are included to mount the fence. SH-5 Router Table Fence Setting Two types of alignment scales are provided on the fence. The knobs are marked at each .001" and one full revolution of the knob will result in .050" travel of the fence. Numbers are also provided to indicate 0", .005", .010", etc. The rods to which the fences are attached are marked with linear scales and these are divided into .050" with an indicator for 0 midway of the scale. Before checking the settings or making any adjustments, ensure that the router is powered off and unplugged and that there is no router bit in the router. When all scales are reading 0, the infeed fence should be aligned with the outfeed fence. This must be verified using a straight edge before using the fence and if any variance is found, refer to the instructions below for calibrating the fence. If both knobs are turned an equal amount the fences will stay in alignment. To use for "jointer" type setups, the outfeed fence knob is turned separately the desired distance. SH-5 Router Table Fence Calibration The SH-5 Router Table Fence is manufactured to precise tolerances. However, due to variances in the materials used for the fence faces, some minor calibration of the dials may be necessary. The steps below detail the steps required to ensure accurate setting of the fence. 1. Ensure that the router is powered off and unplugged and that there is no router bit in the router. 2. Rotate dials to align all scales to 0. 3. Hold a straight edge against both fences and rotate one dial until fences are aligned. 4. Tighten the locking screws. 5. Loosen the setscrew of the dial and rotate to 0. 6. Tighten the setscrew and recheck with the straight edge. 7. Readjust if necessary. Decimal Adjustments The markings on the micro-adjustment knob are each .001”. One full revolution of the knob = .050”. The markings on the scale are each .050”. Fractional Adjustments To adjust the fence by fractions of an inch refer to the following chart: Desired Adjustment 1/2” 3/8” 1/4” 1/8” Knob Revolutions 10 7.5 5 2.5 Decimal Conversion Chart Fraction Decimal 1/32 0.031 1/16 0.063 3/32 0.094 1/8 0.125 5/32 0.156 3/16 0.188 7/32 0.219 1/4 0.250 9/32 0.281 5/16 0.313 11/32 0.344 3/8 0.375 13/32 0.406 7/16 0.438 15/32 0.469 1/2 0.500 SH-5 MICRO-ADJUSTABLE ROUTER TABLE FENCE SYSTEM DESCRIPTION & INSTALLATION GUIDE