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Plunge Routing 
Plunge routing is any operation where the router is 

lowered down into the cutting area after the router has 

been started. Most often this involves router bits that do 

not have a guide bearing, but can also be used for interior 

cutting (such as the circular cut shown on page 12). 

Instruction Manual 

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!WARNING:

 Take care while plunge routing to maintain 

control of the router at all times. For many plunge 

operations, one side of the router bit will be climb-

cutting and the other side will be push-cutting. This 

can lead to a loss of control and/or poor cut quality. 

1. 

Verify that the router bit is properly secured and the 

router is ready for operation. 

2. 

Secure the workpiece to a stable surface. 

3. 

Set the router speed according to the speed settings 

table below.  

4. 

With the router turned off, place the router on the 

workpiece. 

5. 

Firmly grasp both handles of the router and pull up on the 

power switch. 

6. 

Lower the router to the desired depth, tighten the plunge 

lock knob, and advance the router through the cut. 

!WARNING:

 Failure to tighten the plunge lock knob may 

result in a loss of control and injury. 

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For router bits with guide bearings, advance the router 

through the cut according to the feed direction rules 

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When using router bits without a guide bearing, or with an 

external guide rail, follow the tips in "plough cuts" below 

to keep the router tracking properly.

 

When making plough cuts, as shown to the right, 

three sides of the router bit are engaging the 

workpiece. This can lead to undesired changes in 

the path of the router. 

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One side of the router bit is climb-cutting, and 

this tends to propel the router forward. 

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One side of the router bit is push-cutting, and 

this tends to slow the feed rate. 

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The leading edge of the router bit pushes the 

router sideways, opposite the rotation of the bit. 

The opposing climb-cutting and push-cutting sides 

will cause the router to advance with a jerking 

motion. 

To avoid drift from the leading edge of the router 

bit, position a guide rail on the push-cutting side of 

the router (toward the middle in the image to the 

right). 

 

Router Speed and Feed Rate 
The optimal router speed for an operation is determined 

by the diameter of the router bit and the type of material 

being machined. The important factor is the speed that the 

router bit tips move past the workpiece. The tip speed is 

proportional to the diameter of the router bit.  
If the tip speed is too high, friction causes excessive heat 

and the workpiece can be scorched. Too low of a tip speed 

and the bit will tear the material instead of cutting (for 

aluminum, the bit will grab the workpiece). 
The feed rate of the router past the workpiece is a function 

of the router speed, material type, and amount of material 

being removed. Too fast of a feed rate can cause chatter 

and tearout. Too slow of a feed rate can burn or scorch the 

workpiece. 

Material 

5-6 5-6 4-6 3-5  3-5 Fast 

5-6 4-6 4-5 3-5  2-4 Moderate 

3-5 3-5 3-4 2-4  2-3 Moderate 

3-5 3-5 3-4 2-4  2-3 Slow 

5-6 5-6 4-6 3-5  3-5 Fast 

3-5 3-5 3-4 2-4  1-3 Slow 

Hard Plastics  2-4 1-4 1-3 1-2  1-2 Slow 
Aluminum 

3-4 3-4 2-3 2-3  1-3 Slow