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JoinTech Clincher Fence Machine - User Manual

JoinTech Clincher Fence Machine
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F
ULLY
ILLUSTRATED WITH OVER
200
DETAILED FULL-COLOR
DRAWINGS AND PHOTOS,
P
LUS
N
UMEROUS SHOP TIPS
AND
TECHNIQUES.
SETUPS for CABINET MAKING OPERATIONS
Edge Jointing
Frames
Raised Panels
INCLUDES COLLECTION OF SIXTY,
16” long TEMPLATES and FULL SIZE
PLANS FOR MAKING:
Box joints
Double-Double Box joints
Half-Blind Dovetails
Double Dovetails
Through & Double Through Dovetails
Jointech’s exclusive Boxtails
TM
Plus 18 Scales for repetitive cutting
Cutting intervals range from
1
/
8”
up to
7
/
8”
.
Complete Instructions and Setup for
Clincher Fence Machine
TM
and SmartFence
®
.
Manufactured by:
Jointech, Inc.
P.O. Box 790727
San Antonio, TX 78279
Customer Svc : (210) 524-9104
Facsimile: (210) 377-1282
email:jointech@jointech.com
MADE IN THE U.S.A.
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Summary

INTRODUCTION

CLINCHER Fence Machine

CLINCHER Templates and Scales

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

SYSTEM SETUP and ASSEMBLY

Mounting CLINCHER

Instructions for securely mounting the CLINCHER fence machine.

Mounting Fence

Steps for attaching and aligning the fence to the CLINCHER machine.

Dust Collection Attachment

Guidance on connecting a dust collection system to the SmartFence.

Vertical Push Fixture

Instructions for installing and using the Vertical Push Fixture.

X-Y Stop Block & Fence Scales

Setup and calibration of the X-Y stop block and fence scales.

Cutting SmartFence Profile Inserts

Procedures for cutting custom profile inserts for the SmartFence.

CABINET MAKING OPERATIONS

EDGE JOINTING

Method for creating straight, true, and square edges on boards.

SHAPING OPERATIONS

Overview of shaping operations like tongue and groove, lock-wedge, etc.

Frames

Techniques for constructing wood frames, focusing on mortise and tenon joints.

Mortise and Tenon

Detailed steps for creating mortise and tenon joints for frames.

Coped Rail and Stile

Method for creating cope and stick frames with decorative molded rails.

Raised Panels

Procedures for creating raised panels for doors using router bits.

Making Panels with Horizontal Bits

Instructions for making raised panels using horizontal router bits.

Making Panels with Vertical Bits

Instructions for making raised panels using vertical router bits.

JOINT MAKING OPERATIONS

MAKING THE PERFECT JOINT

Foundational steps for achieving precise and symmetrical woodworking joints.

Getting Started

Initial setup and considerations for making woodworking joints.

Selecting the right Template for your Project

Guidance on choosing the appropriate template for specific joint projects.

Installing Clincher Templates

Steps for correctly inserting templates into the CLINCHER carriage.

Using Clincher Templates

Basic principles of using templates for making various joints.

Centering for Perfect Symmetry...using the Rabbit

Method for accurately centering workpieces for symmetrical joint cuts.

Steps for Centering

Step-by-step instructions for achieving perfect workpiece centering.

Determine Pin and Tail Cuts

How to identify and assign pin and tail cuts based on template plans.

SELECTION OF YOUR WORKPIECES

Criteria for selecting workpieces for different joint types.

ASSIGNMENT OF TEMPLATE CUT LINES

Procedure for assigning template cut lines to pin and tail boards.

CHOOSING ANOTHER SYMMETRY MARK FOR PATTERN VARIATION

Options for varying joint appearance using symmetry marks.

Align Template

How to align the template correctly with the workpiece and cursor.

BOX JOINTS

Detailed guide for creating precise box joints using the Jointech system.

The Straight Router Bit

Importance of using the correct router bit for box joints and its impact on fit.

1. Set depth of cut

How to set the router bit depth for box joints based on stock thickness.

2. Center board for Symmetry

Steps to center workpieces for symmetrical box joint cuts.

3. Determine Pin and Tail Cuts

How to determine pin and tail cut assignments for box joints.

4. Align Template

Aligning the template to the workpiece for box joint cuts.

5. Make the Cuts

Procedures for making the actual box joint cuts.

HALF BLIND DOVETAILS

Comprehensive instructions for creating half-blind dovetail joints.

1. Setting depth of cut for Dovetails

Critical steps for setting the correct depth of cut for dovetails.

2. Center board for Symmetry

Centering workpieces for symmetrical half-blind dovetails.

3. Determine Pin and Tail Cuts

Assigning pin and tail cuts for half-blind dovetails.

4. Align Template

Aligning the template for half-blind dovetail cuts.

5. Making the Pins

Detailed process for cutting the pins in half-blind dovetails.

6. Making the Tails

Detailed process for cutting the tails in half-blind dovetails.

7. The Rabbet Cut

Performing the rabbet cut for a clean half-blind dovetail fit.

THROUGH DOVETAILS

Instructions for cutting through dovetail joints for decorative purposes.

PLANNING POINTERS

Key considerations and tips for planning through dovetail projects.

1. Set Depth of Cut

Setting the critical depth of cut for through dovetails.

2. Prepare Stock Thickness

Preparing workpiece thickness for through dovetail cuts.

3. Center Board For Symmetry

Centering workpieces for symmetrical through dovetails.

4. Determine Pin and Tail Cuts

Assigning pin and tail cuts for through dovetails.

5. Align Template

Aligning the template for through dovetail cuts.

6. Making the Tails

Cutting the tails for through dovetails.

7. Making the Pins

Making the pins for through dovetails using vertical and horizontal cuts.

a. THE VERTICAL CUT

Performing the vertical cut for through dovetail pins.

b. THE HORIZONTAL CUT

Performing the horizontal sliding cut for through dovetail pins.

8. The Final Fit

Achieving the final fit for through dovetail joints.

DOUBLE DOVETAILS

Instructions for creating double dovetail joints.

1. Select Stock Width

Choosing stock width for aesthetically pleasing double dovetails.

2. Set Depth of Cut

Setting the critical depth of cut for double dovetails.

3. Prepare Stock Thickness

Preparing workpiece thickness for double dovetails.

4. Center Board For Symmetry

Centering workpieces for symmetrical double dovetails.

5. Align Template

Aligning the template for double dovetail cuts.

6. Making the Tails

Cutting the tails for double dovetails.

7. Making The Pins

Cutting the pins for double dovetails.

8. The Middle Section

Methods for creating the middle section of double dovetails.

a. VERTICAL METHOD

Using the vertical method to create the middle section.

b. SLIDING METHOD

Using the sliding method to create the middle section.

9. The Final Fit

Achieving the final fit for double dovetail joints.

DOUBLE-DOUBLE BOX JOINTS

Detailed guide for making double-double box joints.

1. Select Stock Width

Choosing stock width for visually pleasing double-double box joints.

2. Set Depth of Cut

Setting the depth of cut for double-double box joints.

3. Center Board for Symmetry

Centering workpieces for symmetrical double-double box joints.

4. Align Template

Aligning the template for double-double box joints.

5. Making the Pins and Tails

Cutting pins and tails for double-double box joints.

6. The Middle Sections

Methods for creating middle sections for double-double box joints.

(Vertical Method)

Using the vertical method for middle sections of double-double box joints.

b. SLIDING METHOD

Using the sliding method for middle sections of double-double box joints.

BOXTAIL JOINTS

Instructions for creating the exotic Boxtail joint.

1. Select Stock Width

Choosing stock width for visually pleasing Boxtail joints.

2. Set Depth of Cut

Setting the depth of cut for Boxtail joints.

3. Center Board for Symmetry

Centering workpieces for symmetrical Boxtail joints.

4. Align Template

Aligning the template for Boxtail joints.

5. Making the Pins and Tails - Dovetail Cuts

Cutting pins and tails for Boxtail joints.

6. The Middle Sections (Vertical Method)

Creating middle sections for Boxtail joints using the vertical method.

Completion - The Straight Cuts

Performing the final straight cuts for Boxtail joints.

MITER SLPINE JOINT

Reinforcing mitered corner joints with splines.

Making the Sockets

Cutting sockets for miter splines.

Making the Splines

Creating and fitting splines for mitered joints.

SLIDING DOVETAILS

Constructing sliding dovetails with a looser fit than blind dovetails.

REPETITIVE SCALES

Using scale templates for repetitive cuts and spacing.

JoinTech Clincher Fence Machine Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandJoinTech
ModelClincher Fence Machine
CategoryPower Tool
LanguageEnglish

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