Leigh rtj400 - Chapter 13 3;32 Box (Finger) Joints

65
65
3/32"
1/2"
1/4"
3/4"
0"
1"
163
–
Depth of Cut
Item No. HSS (Optional)
Bit Diameter
Item No.
Solid Carbide
BOX JOINT BIT CUTTING DEPTH
1/8"
3/8"
5/8"
7/8"
SYMMETRICAL ASYMMETRICAL
blocker
RTJ400 OPERATION
CHAPTER 13
3/32" Box (Finger) Joints
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE
Before using your Leigh RTJ400 you must have
completed the preparatory steps listed in the
previous pages, including reading the jig safety
recommendations in Chapter 3.
13-2 Bit, Guide Bushing and Blocker
" box joints are routed with the optional " straight bit 163, the e10 guide bushing (eBush) and a blocker. They can be routed
in board thicknesses up to the maximum cutting depth of the bit, in this case, ⅜" [9.5mm].
13-1 Getting Started
Review the drawing below. Symmetrical joints have pins
A
on both edges of one board, and sockets
B
on both edges of the mating
board. Asymmetrical joints have a pin
C
on one edge and a socket
D
on the other edge of each board.
163
(optional)
A
A
B
B
C
D
e10 eBush
(guide bushing)