Cut First 45-Degree Angle on Composite Material
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What happens here
A piece of composite decking material is placed on a router table with a special jig. The operator uses a Hercules brand laminate trimmer (often called a trim router) to cut a 45-degree angle along one edge of the composite material. This process generates a lot of fine shavings. The jig helps guide the router for a precise, consistent angle.
Goal: Create the first mitered edge on the composite material.
Tools and materials
- Composite Material — The material for the corner trim
- Jig — To accurately position and guide the router during the 45-degree cut
- Laminate Trimmer Hercules — To cut the 45-degree angle on the composite material
- Router Table — To hold the composite material and guide the trim router for precise angle cuts