Model D3830
Router Plane
Instruction Sheet
Introduction
The Model D3830 router plane is designed to square up
and clean out a variety of joints, such as dados, half-lap
joints, mortises, tenons, and dovetail sockets.
Blade
Depth
Adjustment
Knob
Your plane features cast iron construction, a 1⁄4" steel
blade, a knurled depth-adjustment knob, and a two-
handed grip. No assembly is required.
Setting the Blade Height
To set the blade height, loosen the depth adjustment
knob shown in Figure 1, slide the square shaft of the
blade down the required amount for the cut, then tighten
the knob.
Figure 1. Model D3830 identification.
Operation
The desired cut is scribed into the workpiece, the waste
area is scored, then the router plane cleans out the waste
wood.
To use the router plane, do these steps:
1. Mark the length and depth of the cut you plan to
make on the workpiece.
Figure 2. Using router plane.
2. Secure the workpiece to prevent it from moving.
3. Use a hand saw, knife or chisel to cut the joint to
To reduce the risk of injury when using
this tool:
the correct depth, then score the waste portion.
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Use care when handling the
blade. It is sharp and can cause
lacerations.
4. Adjust the router plane blade to remove the smallest
amount of material.
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Protect your eyes from flying chips
by wearing safety glasses.
Make sure the workpiece is
properly secured.
Keep the plane away from
children.
5. While holding the router plane with both hands,
move it through the scored area (see Figure 2).
6. Lower the blade more and make additional passes to
remove the remaining waste until the joint is clean.
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Printed in India
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