7
3
. FIG.7 shows the dimension of the
dovetail joint affected by the cutter
height.
NOTE: Setting this height affects the
length of the Tails and the depth of
the Pins.
4. Now that the router is setup,
you need to reset the Depth
Adjuster Plate
for the length
of the pins. (FIG. 8) Set the
depth gauge for the length of
the “PINS”. This should be
equal to the thickness of the
wood used for the “TAILS”
board. (FIG. 9)
CUTTING JOINTS
Note: Always cut the “TAILS” side of the joint first.
CUTTING A HALF BLIND DOVETAIL JOINT
1. When cutting a half-blind dovetail joint, using the included dovetail cutter, start with a bit
height setting equal to the depth of the joint you desire. (FIG. 7)
2. Cut a test joint with scrap wood to confirm the fit of the
joint. If the boards do not fit together easily, the joint
may be too tight. The joint can be made looser or
tighter by setting the cutter depth shallower or deeper
as shown in FIG. 8.
3. Mark the center of your board, then center the mark
on any one of the guide teeth in the “TAILS” portion
of the jig.
4. Make sure the outside face of the board faces inwards
towards the clamp.
5. Tighten the clamps securely.
FIG. 9
OUTSIDE FACE
PINS
TAILS
FIG. 8
FIG. 7
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