PowerKits™Power Tool System Router / Shaper AddOn™ Kit Users Guide
Thank you for buying this Inland product. The PowerKits™ system's key
benefit is that a single MainFrame™ and PowerUnit™ combine with any of the
AddOn™ Kits to create a complete line of wet or dry operating benchtop power
tools. Start off with the basic machine you need now and expand your system as
you desire without the expense of purchasing a complete machine each time.
Inland makes dozens of accessories for use with your PowerKits™ system that
further increase its versatility and affordability.
Safety
Always
wear safety glasses or goggles while operating any of the PowerKits™ machines. A
FaceShield™ can be used with most machines for additional protection.
Use only in a properly grounded electrical system. Do Not override the grounding system.
Always unplug your machine when moving the PowerUnit™, installing blades, and making adjustments.
Set up your machines on a sturdy, level work surface that is water tolerant and at a comfortable working height.
Openings in the motor casing provide ventilation for the motor. They
protect the motor from overheating and insure proper operation. NEVER
block or cover these openings. Do not place your machine near or over
heating vents or radiators. If you place your machine within another
enclosure make sure it doesn't restrict ventilation.
PowerKits™ should not be used by children without close adult supervision. Young children should never be permitted to operate power tools.
Never operate with guard covers and safety features removed or disabled.
Router/Shaper Kit The PowerKits™ Router/Shaper has been designed to work wet or dry. It will cut virtually any material with the appropriate saw blade mounted.
Router/Shaper Assembly Take a minute to check that you have all parts listed and then refer to the diagram and pictures for assembly. You will need an assembled MainFrame™ (#10500), a PowerUnit™ (#10510 or #10520), and the PowerKits™
Router/Shaper AddOn™ Kit (#10551).
Router/Shaper Kit Parts List
1 - Grey Shallow Reservoir
1 - Grey Open Grid Work Surface
1 - 1" Diamond Bit
1 - Grey BitSert™
1 - Grey Splash Guard
1 - 5/64" Short Arm Allen Wrench
2 - Yellow Sponges
1 - 10" PVC Drain Hose
Assembly
Snap the shallow reservoir into the MainFrame™ opening securely
in place. Note that the brass threaded inserts should be to the back right
corner when mounted properly.
Attach one end of the PVC drain hose to the drain stem located on
the underside of the main frame in the back right corner and place the other
end of the tube into a collection container. Any small container such as a
can or food storage container will suffice. It does not need to hold a large
volume of water (8 oz. max.).
Insert the PowerUnit™ into the shallow reservoir from below by
aligning the motor shaft into the center opening. The bayonet mount system
requires the four "L" shaped arms of the PowerUnit™ to be
inserted into the four keyed slots available in the shallow reservoir.
Turning the PowerUnit™ counterclockwise will lock it in place.
Apply a thin coating of Inland MotorShaft
Lubricant™ or
petroleum jelly to the motor shaft. This helps keep the tool bits from
seizing on the shaft thus facilitating their removal.
Fill the reservoir with water / coolant to about 3/8" deep.
This is required only if you will be wet grinding with diamond tool bits.
Diamond Coolant™ is a grinding fluid that will keep the diamond surface
clear and cool for longer faster grinding. Add a capful or two to each
reservoir full of water. This is not required but is highly
recommended.
Set the gray open grid surface in place on the reservoir. Note
that there is a half moon cut out which positions to the front.
Use the 5/64" allen wrench to loosen the set screw on the
1" diamond grinding bit by turning it counterclockwise about two turns.
Slide the bit onto the motor shaft making sure that the set screw is
positioned over the flat side of the motor shaft. Position the bit with
enough of the grinding abrasive exposed above the open grid surface to
adequately shape the desired (thickness of) material. Secure the tool bit in
place by tightening the set screw.
Place the gray BitSert™ over the grinding bit and set into the
grid surface. Note that the open grid surface has a rabbet that allows the
BitSert™ to mount flush. If you do not see the rabbet, you must turn the
open grind work surface over, it will be on the other side.
Wet one of the yellow sponges and insert it into the slot behind
the grinding bit. Make sure that the bottom of the sponge contacts the
water/coolant in the reservoir and the top part rests slightly against the
tool grinding bit.
Press the gray Splash Guard (two pegs into two holes in the
BitSert™) in place behind the tool bit.
Wet Use Shaping and Grinding
Use your PowerKits™ Router / Shaper wet when using diamond coated bits to
grind glass, ceramic tile, stone, porcelain, marble, and other mineral based
materials. Using a diamond bit dry on these materials can damage the diamonds
in a matter of seconds. Practice on scrap material first to get a feel for
grinding. Before starting, make sure the reservoir is filled, the sponge is
touching the diamond portion of the grinding bit and the PowerUnit™ is
plugged in. You can also add a capful of Inland Diamond Coolant™ to the water
in the reservoir to speed up grinding, reduce friction, and increase the life of
the bit.
Normal Grinding
Start the PowerUnit™ by turning the speed control knob to its full ON
position. After you have a feel for grinding, you can adjust the motor speed for
the type of material and your personal preference.
Begin by pushing the material
into the diamond bit using light pressure at first. As you grind. move the
material back and forth across the diamond surface. Slowly increase the pressure
until you feel comfortable with your grinding speed and control. It is important
to understand that grinding speed is more heavily influenced by the speed of the
rotating tool than by the pressure of the material on the tool. Excessive
pressure can slow the motor down actually resulting in decreased speed of stock
removal.
If you need to grind out a deep cut, frequently reduce the pressure and
allow water / coolant to wash and clean out the bit. A diamond tool clogged with residue will not grind as efficiently.
If a white powder or paste forms while
grinding, you are not adequately cooling the diamond bit. Immediately stop and
check the position of the sponge and the water/coolant level.
When you notice
that the bit doesn't seem to grind as well and more pressure is needed to
effectively grind, the diamond is wearing and you need to expose a new section
of diamond. With the machine off, loosen the set screw and move the grinding bit up until you have exposed a new section of diamond. Secure in place and
reposition the sponge if needed. You have five (1/8") diamond sections on
most grinding bits to use before you need to consider replacing it.
How to drill a hole using a drilling bit (sold separately)
There are several small drilling
/ grinding
bits available for intricate grinding and drilling holes. To use these
drilling bits follow the following instructions.
Place the drilling bit onto the motor shaft so it sits on top of the
larger grinding drum and secure the bit to the flat side of the motor
shaft.
Begin drilling by holding the material between your thumbs and index
fingers at about a 45° angle to the upper edge of the bit. Use your middle
fingers to hold a coolant soaked sponge against the bit and the work piece
(material to be drilled).
As the bit begins to grind out the hole, slowly move the material into a
horizontal position. Frequently stop to rinse the sponge and reload with
water/coolant. Keep working the material down and around the bit using
intermittent pressure and a rotating motion.
Ease up on the pressure just before the bit comes through the back of the
material to help reduce chipping.
Dry Use Shaping, Polishing, and Grinding
You can use your PowerKits™ Router / Shaper for dry shaping of woods, plastics,
and other soft materials. While diamond bits can be used for this, other more
common abrasive (aluminum oxide, sandpaper, etc.) will work as well.
Dry Shaping and Polishing
Remove the sponge and diamond grinding bit if you will be using a
different abrasive tool bit. Dry the reservoir, grid and work surface if you
have been wet grinding.
Mount the new shaping or polishing tool as per the instructions with each
individual tool.
Follow the instructions as per above for Wet Use. Except, of course, you
will not need to worry about the water / coolant. Do remember that turning
speed is more important to stock removal than pressure on the shaping tool.
Try using different amounts of pressure to get an idea as to what works best
for you.
Maintenance
Maintenance to your PowerKits™ Router / Shaper is minimal but important to
prolonging its life and performance.
Apply Inland Motor
Shaft Lubricant (#50022) to the shaft
whenever changing or removing grinding heads.
Remove the head if you won't be using the
grinder for more than a week.
Tighten grinding
head set screws ONLY to the flat side
of the motor shaft to prevent scaring the
shaft which makes removing the head nearly
impossible. Never force a bit onto the shaft
and never pry off a bit. If the bit is stuck,
contact Inland
Customer Service for instructions at
800-521-8428, ext.306
Remove and clean
the reservoir tray after every 4 hours of use
(or more often if grinding heavily). Ground
glass accumulates in the reservoir and can
slow down the bit and hardened residue is
difficult to remove. To remove the reservoir
first remove any grinding heads. Lift off the
work surface and then lift the reservoir tray
off the grinder body. Scrape the glass sludge
into the trash and rinse clean. Reassemble the
machine (refer to page 2 diagram).
After every hour
of use you need to remove accumulated glass
residue from the sponge in the BitSert. Remove
the sponge and hold it under running water and
squeeze it several times to rinse it clean.
Replace in the BitSert.
The work surface
is reversible. When one side becomes worn,
simply flip it over. Replacement grids
are available.
Periodically remove the motor from the reservoir and completely wash the
grid surface, reservoir, and MainFrame™ surface. Keep the MainFrame™
work surface and drain channel clear of debris.
It is also very
important not to overfill the water reservoir.
Fill only until the water is level with the
fill line. Over filling can cause shocking and
motor damage.
Optional Accessories Available
FaceShield™:
A large clear acrylic shield for additional protection when sawing. Inland #50017
MagnaShield™:
A clear acrylic shield with a precision magnifying lens molded in for viewing intricate and small details when sawing. Inland #50018
SecondStory™Work Surface: An elevated work
surface that fits over larger shaping bits making it easier to shape and
grind with smaller drilling bits like the WB-8, and WB-300 series. Simply
lifts on and off with separate water / coolant reservoir and sponge. Inland
#50001
GrinderStation™:
A free standing, three sided washable vinyl surround that helps contain overspray. Inland #50014.
Grinding Bits: Inland has a wide range of sizes, styles, and grits
to suit every grinding need including: Standard
grit diamond bits for normal grinding are available in 1/4",
3/4" and 1" diameters. SpeedGrit™
diamond bits for fast material removal with minimal chipping. Available in
1/4", 3/4" and 1". FineGrit™
diamond bits for soft, delicate materials with virtually no chipping.
Available in 1/4", 3/4" and 1".
MotorShaft Lubricant™:
a Teflon™ based lubricant to help the blade arbor from seizing on the motor shaft and help seal out water and debris. Inland #50022
Diamond Coolant™:
Add to the water in your reservoir to decrease friction, increase grinding speed, and increase the life of diamond bits, blades and discs. Inland #50011.
Cut through virtually any material with this 6 ˝" Table
Saw. Used wet with a DiamondCut™ blade, it will make short work of stone,
ceramic tile, glass, and other mineral based items. Or, without water, this saw
can cut through woods, plastics, and nonferrous metals with either the General
Purpose (fine tooth) blade, or the more aggressive cut of the WoodCut™ (medium
tooth and kerf) Blade. Requires the PowerKits™ MainFrame™, Single Speed or
Variable Speed Reversible PowerUnit™. This kit comes with a standard 6 ˝"
General Purpose blade.
This handy drill press attachment will work equally well with a flexible shaft accessory (optional) or most rotary hand tools. Fits drills with up to a .125" shank. Mount a sanding drum to the collet of a flexible shaft tool or rotary hand tool, and you can use this as a stationary drum sander. Requires the PowerKits™ MainFrame™, Table Saw AddOn™ Kit, and this kit. Use the Single Speed or Variable Speed Reversible PowerUnit™ with Inland's
FlexShaft™ accessory.
The PowerKits™ Band Saw may be the handiest kit of all. Three available
blades, DiamondCut™, WoodCut™, or MetalCut™, will saw through virtually any nonferrous materials. As with all PowerKits™, this band saw can be used wet or dry. The inherent safety of a diamond blade makes it virtually impossible to cut yourself. This is a nice feature for those afraid of a toothed saw blade. This kit requires only a Variable Speed Reversible PowerUnit™ and a saw blade of your choosing.
Turn metal, plastics, or woods with this precision bench lathe. Generous 3" throw allows for turning bowls up to 6" in diameter. Over 12" long stock can be turned with ease. Options such as the disk sander face plate, drum sanding arbor, and
tool / table rest, give great flexibility to this bench lathe. This kit requires only a Variable Speed Reversible PowerUnit™.
Service
If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of this or any Inland product please call
Inland Customer Service at 1-800-521-8428 9 AM to 5 PM EST.,
email us, or write us at:
Inland Craft Products, Co.
32052 Edward
Madison Heights, MI 48071
Use the 5/64" allen wrench to loosen the set screw on the
1" diamond grinding bit by turning it counterclockwise about two turns.
Slide the bit onto the motor shaft making sure that the set screw is
positioned over the flat side of the motor shaft. Position the bit with
enough of the grinding abrasive exposed above the open grid surface to
adequately shape the desired (thickness of) material. Secure the tool bit in
place by tightening the set screw. 
There are several small drilling
/ grinding
bits available for intricate grinding and drilling holes. To use these
drilling bits follow the following instructions. 
Drill Press
AddOn™ Kit:
Inland Stock no. 10552
Band Saw
AddOn™ Kit: Inland Stock no. 10555