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Palm Router

A palm router is a small, handheld power tool used for detailed routing, trimming, and shaping of wood and other materials. It is distinguished from larger, fixed-base routers by its compact size and lighter weight, offering increased maneuverability and control for intricate work.

Material:

• Housing: Typically constructed from plastic, often with metal components for durability and stability.
• Base: Usually made of plastic or aluminum. Interchangeable bases are common, allowing for various routing applications.
• Motor: Electric motors are standard, with varying power levels depending on the model.
• Bits: Utilizes the same router bits as larger routers, available in high-speed steel (HSS) or carbide.

Purpose:

Palm routers excel in tasks requiring precision and finesse. Common applications include:

• Edge Profiling: Creating decorative edges on furniture, moldings, and other wood pieces.
• Flush Trimming: Precisely trimming edges to be flush with a template or another surface.
• Inlaying: Creating recesses for inlays and decorative elements.
• Small Grooves & Rabbets: Cutting small grooves, rabbets, and dados.
• Rounding Edges: Creating rounded or chamfered edges for comfort and aesthetics.

Function:

A palm router operates by rapidly spinning a router bit at high speeds. The bit is guided along the workpiece, removing material to create the desired shape or profile. Key functional components include:

• Motor: Provides the power to rotate the bit.
• Collet: Secures the router bit in place. Collet sizes vary to accommodate different bit shank diameters.
• Depth Adjustment: Allows precise control over the depth of cut.
• On/Off Switch: Controls the power to the motor.
• Base: Provides stability and guides the bit.
• Variable Speed Control: Some models offer variable speed control for adapting to different materials and applications.

Usage Scenarios:

• Woodworking: The primary application, used in furniture making, cabinetry, and detailed wood carving.
• DIY Projects: Suitable for smaller home repair and craft projects.
• Template Routing: Frequently used with templates for creating consistent shapes and patterns.
• Edge Treatment: Smoothing and shaping edges of wood, plastic, or other materials.

Common Types:

• Fixed-Base Palm Routers: The base remains stationary during operation, providing greater stability for edge profiling and trimming.
• Plunge Palm Routers: The motor and bit can be plunged into the workpiece, allowing for internal cuts and more complex routing. Less common in palm router form factor due to size constraints.
• Combination Palm Routers: Some models offer interchangeable bases to function as both fixed-base and plunge routers.
• Corded vs. Cordless: Corded models provide consistent power, while cordless models offer greater portability.
• Micro Palm Routers: Extremely small and lightweight routers designed for very detailed work.

Palm oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified: Crude oil * HS Code: 1511100000 * Chapter 15: Vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; fixed vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; animal fats and oils and their cleavage products. * Heading 1511: Palm oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. * Subheading 1511100000: Crude oil.

Palm oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified: Other * HS Code: 1511900000 * Chapter 15: Vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; fixed vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; animal fats and oils and their cleavage products. * Heading 1511: Palm oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. * Subheading 1511900000: Other.

Tools for working in the hand, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-contained electric or nonelectric motor, and parts thereof: With self-contained electric motor: Other Routers * HS Code: 8467290055 * Chapter 84: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof. * Heading 8467: Tools for working in the hand, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-contained electric or nonelectric motor, and parts thereof. * Subheading 8467290055: With self-contained electric motor: Other Routers.

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