Bosch ra1171 router table User Manual

For maximum strength and accuracy, boards that are 
to be joined together should be smooth and true. The
edges should be true to the workpiece surface. You 
can true the edges using the router table with a
straight bit. 

NOTE: Use the jointing shim(s) to provide continuous 
support for the workpiece as it is fed past the router bit. 

1. Loosen the clamping knobs on the left fence facing.
2. Align the slot in the jointing shim(s) with the holes 

in the fence facing, and slide the jointing shim(s)
between the fence and the left fence facing 
(Fig. 24).
Use one jointing shim for a 1/16

″ offset, or both 

jointing shims for a 1/8

″ offset

3. Install a straight bit in the router.
4. Position both fence facings so that they clear the bit

by 1/4

″.

5. Tighten the four clamping knobs holding the fence

facings in place.

6. Place a straight edge or a straight piece of wood on

the table so that it rests against the left fence facing.

7. Move the fence back until the straight edge lines up

with the cutting edge of the bit and is still in contact
with the left fence facing.

8. Tighten the clamping knobs.
9. Remove the straight edge or board.
10.Adjust the height of the bit so that it will cut the 

complete thickness of the workpiece.

11. Position the featherboards, if desired. See 

ROUTING USING FEATHERBOARDS on page 25.

12.Remove the board from the table and lower the

overhead guard to the operating position. 
Tighten the guard clamping knobs SECURELY.
NOTE: When making adjustments, use a piece of
scrap wood to make trial cuts before making the cut
with the actual workpiece.

13.Make sure that both the router and switch box are

OFF; then plug the router into the switch box.

14.While firmly holding a piece of scrap wood

against the fence and down against the router
table, feed a piece of scrap wood toward the bit 
in the direction shown by the arrow in Fig. 25. 

15.Using the switch box, turn the router OFF. If any

adjustments are needed, unplug the power cord and
repeat steps 6–11 until all adjustments are correct.
Once you are satisfied with all settings, make the
cut with the actual workpiece.