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Incra IBOX User Manual

Incra IBOX
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Manufactured by Taylor Design Group, Inc. P.O. Box 810262 Dallas, TX 75381 ©2020 by Taylor Design Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Important safety instructions for using the INCRA IBOX
SAFETY
Before using the INCRA IBOX,
read and follow all of the
instructions and safety infor-
mation in this owner’s manual.
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From delicate 1/8ngers to bold 3/4” joints to exciting new
box joint variations, your New INCRA IBOX is designed to
provide the perfect resource for your next joinery task. The
dual-pitch lead screw driven positioning engine controls both
pin width and spacing with a single adjustment knob while
INCRAs GlideLOCKadjustable miter bar provides smooth
tracking at either your table saw or router table. Before using
your New IBOX, please take the time to read this manual and
be sure to watch the included DVD for some exciting new box
joint techniques, tips and tricks.
CONTENTS
Safety ................................................................ 1
Preliminary Setup ............................................ 2
Setting up at the Table Saw ............................ 3
Setting up at the Router Table ....................... 4
Stock Ledges, Blade Guards & Backing Board .... 5
Operations – Cutting a Box Joint .................... 7
Tips and Techniques ......................................... 12
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Before using the INCRA IBOX, read and follow all instructions
and safety information in this manual.
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When using the INCRA IBOX in conjunction with any other tool,
first read and follow all instructions and safety information in that
tool’s owner’s manual.
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Always turn off the power and make sure that the bit or blade is
fully stationary before moving any part of the INCRA IBOX to
any new setting.
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Always use a wooden handscrew clamp to secure your workpiece
to the INCRA IBOX before making any cut.
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Before making a cut, always make sure that the blade guards are in
place and that the fasteners that secure the stock ledges and blade
guards are securely tightened.
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Wear safety glasses, hearing protection and follow all normal shop
safety practices.
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When using the INCRA IBOX with other tools, make sure that all
safety guards and other safety equipment supplied by the manufac-
turer of that tool are securely in place and functional. Never let the
INCRA IBOX interfere with another tool’s safety equipment.
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Keep hands safely clear of the bit or blade.
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DO NOT alter or modify the INCRA IBOX
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Do not attempt to use the INCRA IBOX with a “wobble” dado blade.
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Do not attempt to use the INCRA IBOX with any cutter smaller
than 1/8”.
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If using with a SawStop table saw, put the SawStop in the Bypass
Mode before calibrating, adjusting, or checking blade clearances.
Return it to normal operation before making a cut.
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To avoid contacting the metal IBox Fence body with your blade,
DO NOT use depth of cut settings greater than 7/8”.
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Incra IBOX Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeBox Joint Jig
MaterialAluminum
AdjustmentMicro-Adjustable
Dovetail CapabilityNo
CompatibilityTable Saws
Maximum Box Joint Width1 inch
Featureseasy setup

Summary

Safety and Important Instructions

Preliminary Setup

Setting the Home Position and Pin Plates

Set the home position for the micro-adjust knob and bring pin plates together using lock knob adjustments.

Setup at the Table Saw

Install Blade

Install your preferred box joint blade or stack dado set, choosing appropriate blade types.

Adjust Miter Bar Assembly

Adjust the GlideLOCK™™ expansion discs for a smooth fit in the table saw's miter slot.

Attach IBOX to Miter Bar

Attach the IBOX fence to the GlideLOCK™™ Miter Bar Assembly, aligning with the blade and pin plates.

Setup at the Router Table

Adjust Router Table Miter Bar

Adjust the GlideLOCK™™ expansion discs for a smooth fit in the router table's miter slot.

Attach IBOX to Router Bar

Attach the IBOX fence to the GlideLOCK™™ Miter Bar, centering the notch on the router's collet.

Operations: Cutting a Box Joint

Kiss Calibrate the IBOX

Calibrate the IBOX by touching the pin plates to the blade for precise zeroing.

Set Depth of Cut

Set the cutter depth to slightly protrude through stock thickness, avoiding exceeding 7/8".

Adjust Pin Plates to Fit Test Cut

Adjust pin plates to fit the test cut, then re-tighten all fasteners.

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