Vert Attach Instructions
Revision Date, March 16, 2009
Magswitch Technology Inc.
621 Southpark Dr. #1900
Littleton, CO 80120
www.Magswitch.com.au
Magswitch
Vertical Attachment
w/Risers Instructions
This Magswitch Vertical Attachment w/Risers is designed to be fitted to the Magswitch Pro Table Featherboard.
Used properly, it will enhance your existing safety devices to help you make cleaner cuts with greater safety.
Important safety note!
This Magswitch Vertical Attachment w/Risers does not replace your existing safety devices. It is designed to be used in
conjunction with all safety devices recommended by the manufacturer of your tools. User must read, understand and
follow the instructions for the tools that they are using and always use Push Blocks, Push Sticks and personal safety
gear as required.
Read all instructions! Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in an unsafe or dangerous condition.
Vertical Attachment w/Risers use and operation; See illustration below for proper feed direction!
Using diagram below, the Vertical Attachment w/Risers can be assembled to hold down to the table or as a Single or Double tall Stackable Featherboard.
Assembly Instructions-Vertical Attachment-Use illustrations below.
(note that wing nuts have been replaced with triad knobs)
1.
Using the 90° support brackets, and the 2-1 1/4 inch carriage bolts, place the bolts, head towards the front, through the vertical attachment and the
support brackets. Install the smaller triad knobs on to the two exposed carriage bolts.
2.
Using the 2-1 ½ inch carriage bolts, install the bolts, head towards the bottom, up through the slots in the Pro Table Featherboard and through the 90°
support brackets. Install the smaller triad knobs on to the two exposed carriage bolts.
3.
Adjust the Pro Table Featherboard as described in the Pro Table Featherboard Instructions first. Turn the magnets on to secure in position.
4.
Adjust the vertical attachment for the forward extension desired using the lower triad knobs and the slots in the Pro Table Featherboard.
5.
Using your thumb or hand, place light pressure on the vertical attachment against the top side of the lumber to aid in holding the lumber down to the
table. Note; excessive pressure will result in difficulty pushing the lumber and reduced cut quality.
Assembly Instructions-Adjustable Stackable Featherboard-
Using the vertical attachment and either two or four of the riser blocks, you can
create a Single or Double Tall Stackable Featherboard
1.
Place either one riser block per side, or two per side stacked tall as shown in illustration below.
Note that the riser blocks must be flush with the front of
the Featherboard not protruding forward.
2.
Generally speaking, you should use the number of riser blocks necessary to hold your lumber against the fence as high as possible, without holding it
above the level of support. This would cause a pivot to occur and create a dangerous situation, or reduce cut quality.
3.
If higher support is required, a taller fence, or secured tall panel for support may be fashioned and utilized.
4.
Lay the vertical attachment, without the support brackets attached, on the top of the riser blocks. Ensure that the fingers of both pieces face in the same
direction.
5.
Use 2-3” carriage bolts, threads to the top, if installing one set of blocks, use 2-4” carriage bolts, threads to the top, if installing two sets of riser blocks.
6.
Place the white nylon spacers on the top of the exposed threads and install the larger triad knobs.
7.
Push the Pro Table Featherboard gently against the lumber, turn on the magnet to hold in place.
8.
Push the vertical attachment (now horizontal) gently against the lumber and tighten the triad knobs to hold in place.
Table Saw Use
1.
Place the Featherboard on your table just before the blade
. (Do not pinch the wood against the blade or burning and dangerous kickback can occur).
2.
Apply slight pressure to the Featherboard with your palm or thumb to hold your wood firmly against the fence.
(Only apply enough pressure so
that the wood is controlled, excessive pressure will result in difficulty pushing your lumber through the blade and result in poor cut quality).
3.
Push the Vertical/Horizontal attachment against the lumber with gentle pressure and tighten the triad knob to secure in position.
4.
Using push Blocks or Push Sticks if necessary, pass your lumber completely past the blade until it is safely out of the way of the blade.
(With
the Featherboard helping hold the wood steady, use a steady pushing motion and constant speed to ensure the best possible cut results).
5.
Excessively warped, bowed or uneven wood may force the Featherboard to move out of position.
(For proper operation and best results, it may be
necessary to straighten your lumber before making your final cuts using the Vertical Attachment w/Risers).
6.
Excessive movement when working with long boards may be able to move the Featherboard out of position.
Ensure that your lumber is properly
supported and fed straight in to the blade to avoid having the Featherboard pried away from its set location
7.
The Vertical Attachment w/Risers may be used at or behind the blade to help support you workpiece provided that the cut is not a through cut
.
Great care must be taken to ensure that there is no pinching against the blade that could cause burning or kickback to occur.
Shaper, Router, Joiner/Planer Use
1.
The Pro Table Featherboard with the Vertical Attachment w/Risers is ideal for use in controlling your lumber when using these machines. It can be
placed on the table to hold wood before, at or after the bits and blades for greater consistency and quality of cuts. Multiple Featherboards can be used to
control the wood both before and after the cut ensuring even greater safety and quality of cuts. Use of a push stick or push block may be required to
ensure your safety as well as a complete pass past the bit/blade.
