24 Trautman Router

Aim for Smooth and even edges

General Technique Tips

1. Prep
   • Set the Trautman to the appropriate height to match your height. The cone should be located near or below your xyphoid process.
   • Select the proper grinding, sanding or buffing cone for your material based on:
     • the radius of the edges to be ground or smoothed
     • and the “courseness” of the wheel 
   • Do not make adjustments when the wheel is in motion.
   • Adjust the vacuum hood close to the undersurface of the object being grinded.
   • Stand in front of the machine.
2. Only use the lower quarter of the cone or the drum sander when sanding.
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3. Start the machine
   • Begin with the course cone to remove material to your trimlines and create non-curvy edges
     • bevel the inside edge to about 45′
     • work around to the outside edge and bevel to about 60′
   • Turn off the machine and switch to the fine cone, repeat the sequence from inside to outside.
     • bevel the inside edge at about 60′ and 30′
     • work around to the outside edge and remove sharp edges
   • Turn off the machine again and switch to the polishing cone.
     • bevel the inside edge so it feels completely smooth.
     • smooth outside edge

Trautman sanding/polishing cones

Cone sizes:

• Medium
• Small
• Mini

Polishing cones: Blue/red cones, silicone cones, grey and pink Tycro cones

Flapper wheel for polishing metal

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