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Chapter 3Frame Mortise & Tenon Jig User Guide
THE FMT PRO JIG
3-34 Tenons are routed with the guide pin running around the
outside (tenon) part of the guide
➀
. See Chapter 4 for routing
techniques.
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3-35 Mortises are routed with the guide pin running in the inside
mortise part of the guide
➁
. Always rout the mortise slightly deeper
than the tenon length.
Note: Only one tenon and perhaps two mortises need to be marked
and sighted. Please read all of the procedural chapters to gain the
utmost efficiency from your FMT Pro.
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3-36 Read the owner’s manual that came with your router. It is
essential to understand the router manufacturer’s instructions
completely.
3-37 Always wear approved safety glasses.
Always wear hearing protection.
3-38 Protect yourself from harmful dust by wearing a face mask.
Connect your shop vacuum or dust collection system to the FMT
Pro whenever possible.
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Never drink alcohol or take medications that may
cause drowsiness when you will be operating a rout-
er.
Safety and Router Operation
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