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Porter-Cable 4210 User Manual

Porter-Cable 4210
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Part No. A06477 - 02-23-05
DOVETAIL JIG
SUPPLEMENTARY
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the main
housing of the tool. Record these numbers in the
spaces below and retain for future reference.
Model No. _____________________________________
Type __________________________________________
Serial No.______________________________________
IMPORTANT
Please make certain that the person who is
to use this equipment carefully reads and
understands these instructions before
starting operations.
To learn more about Porter-Cable
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Copyright © 2005 Porter-Cable Corporation
MODELS 4210 & 4212
(39887)
Note: Rockler may not carry all products and/or sizes listed in this vendor's publication
RTD10000211AA
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Porter-Cable 4210 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPorter-Cable
Model4210
CategorySaw
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Guidelines and Definitions

Important Safety Instructions

Crucial safety guidelines for using the tool to prevent injury.

Additional Safety Rules

Additional safety precautions to follow for safe operation of the jig.

Background Information

Provides context and purpose for the supplemental manual.

Operation and Techniques

Miscellaneous Techniques

Simplifies dovetailing projects with helpful tips and methods.

Use a Dead-Blow Hammer

Using a dead-blow hammer to join workpieces without marring.

Chamfer the Tail Edges

Chamfering tail edges to ease joint assembly and prevent pin damage.

Alternate Through Dovetail and Box Joint Bit Depth Setting

Accurate method for setting router bit depth for flush pins/tails and inlay.

Stop Nut for Brass Adjustment Knob

Using a nut to secure brass adjustment knobs for repetitive setups.

Templates Mounted to Clamping Boards

Through-Dovetails with Clamping Boards

Cutting through-dovetails using templates mounted on clamping boards.

Setup for Clamping Board Dovetails

Steps for setting up templates on clamping boards for dovetails.

Cutting the Tails (Clamping Board)

Detailed steps for cutting the tail board using the clamping board setup.

Cutting the Pins (Clamping Board)

Detailed steps for cutting the pin board using the clamping board setup.

Fitting the Joint (Clamping Board)

Instructions on how to fit the cut dovetail joint for proper assembly.

Through-Dovetails with Unlimited Board Width

Setup for Unlimited Board Width

Setup instructions for cutting dovetails on wide boards.

Cutting the Tails (Unlimited Width)

Steps for cutting tails on wide boards using the template method.

Cutting the Pins (Unlimited Width)

Steps for cutting pins on wide boards using the template method.

Fitting the Joint (Unlimited Width)

Fitting the joint for wide boards, similar to standard dovetails.

Alternate Method for Unlimited Board Width

Through-Dovetails with Unlimited Board Width (Alternate)

Detailed steps for the alternate method of cutting wide dovetails.

Half-Blind Dovetails with Clamping Boards

Setup for Half-Blind Dovetails

Items and steps needed to set up for half-blind dovetails on clamping boards.

Cutting the Half-Blind Dovetail Joint

Steps for cutting the half-blind dovetail joint with clamping boards.

Using a Router Table

Safety Caution for Router Table Use

Safety advice regarding protective handles when using a router table.

Alternate Router Bits

Through-Dovetail Bits

Information on selecting and using through-dovetail router bits.

Half-Blind Dovetail Bits

Details on using alternate bits for making half-blind dovetails.

Half-Blind Dovetail Bit Specifications

A table listing readily available half-blind dovetail bits and their depths.

Half-Blind Dovetail Bits (Separate Cuts)

Method for making half-blind dovetails by cutting tails and pins separately.

Bit Combinations for Separate Half-Blind Cuts

Table of bit combinations for cutting half-blind dovetails separately.

Box Joint Bits

Using different router bits to create box joints.

Dovetail Dado Bits

Using dovetail bits to create dovetail dados (sliding dovetails).

Half-Blind Dovetails with Thicker Tail Boards

Technique for making half-blind dovetails with thicker tail boards.

Mitered Through-Dovetail Joints

Cutting the Tails (Mitered)

Steps for cutting tails on a mitered through-dovetail joint.

Cutting the Pins (Mitered)

Steps for cutting pins on a mitered through-dovetail joint.

Mitering the Pins

How to miter the pins after cutting them for the joint.

Mitering the Tails

How to miter the tails after cutting them for the joint.

Skipped-Pin Dovetail Methods

Through-Dovetail, Skipped-Pin Method

A method for cutting through-dovetails where some pins are omitted.

Cutting the Tails (Skipped-Pin Through)

Cutting tails for the skipped-pin through-dovetail method.

Cutting the Pins (Skipped-Pin Through)

Cutting pins for the skipped-pin through-dovetail method.

Half-Blind Dovetail, Skipped Pin Method

A method for cutting half-blind dovetails with omitted pins.

Cutting the Pins (Skipped-Pin Half-Blind)

Steps for cutting pins in the half-blind dovetail, skipped pin method.

Saw Kerf Allowance Method

Cutting the Tails (Saw Kerf Method)

Cutting tails using the saw kerf allowance method.

Cutting the Pins (Saw Kerf Method)

Cutting pins using the saw kerf allowance method.

Multiple Spacer and End-to-End Joints

Multiple Spacer Method

Modifying the saw kerf method with multiple spacers for varied pin/tail spacing.

End-to-End Joints

Joining boards end-to-end to create longer or larger panels.

Box End-to-End Joints

Making box joints that join boards end-to-end.

Specialized Joints

Dovetail End-to-End Joints

Combining box and half-blind dovetail for end-to-end joints.

Drawers with Dovetail Dados

Making drawers using dovetail dados (sliding dovetails).

Wooden Hinges

180° Hinges with a Drilled Hole

Creating 180° hinges using a drilled hole for the pin.

270° Hinges with a Drilled Hole

Making hinges with a range of motion of 270° or more using a drilled hole.

180° Hinges with Router-Made Grooves

Creating 180° hinges using router-made grooves for the pin.

270° Hinges with Router-Made Grooves

Making hinges with a 270° range of motion using router-made grooves.

Angled Joints

Obtuse Angled Joints

Joining boards at an angle greater than 90 degrees.

Setup for Obtuse Angled Joints (Base Mounted)

Setting up the jig for obtuse angled joints when the template is base-mounted.

Setup for Obtuse Angled Joints (Board Mounted)

Setting up the jig for obtuse angled joints when the template is board-mounted.

Cutting the Tails (Obtuse Angled)

Cutting the tails for obtuse angled joints with a board-mounted template.

Cutting the Pins (Obtuse Angled)

Cutting the pins for obtuse angled joints with a board-mounted template.

Fitting the Joint (Obtuse Angled)

Fitting the obtuse angled dovetail joint.

Acute Angled Joints

Setup for Acute Angled Joints

Setup for acute angled joints, similar to obtuse angled joints.

Cutting the Tails (Acute Angled)

Cutting the tails for acute angled joints.

Cutting the Pins (Acute Angled)

Cutting the pins for acute angled joints.

Slanted-Side Joints

Cutting the Tails (Slanted-Side)

Cutting the tails for slanted-side joints.

Cutting the Pins (Slanted-Side)

Cutting the pins for slanted-side joints.

Compound-Angle Joints

Setup for Compound-Angle Joints

Setting up for compound-angle joints using table saw angles.

Cutting the Tails (Compound-Angle)

Cutting the tails for compound-angle joints.

Cutting the Pins (Compound-Angle)

Cutting the pins for compound-angle joints.

Inlayed Joints

Inlayed Through Dovetail

Producing through-dovetails with an inlay line.

Setup for Inlayed Through Dovetail

Setup for creating inlaid through-dovetails using specific bit combinations.

Cut Off the Inlay Board (Through Dovetail)

Cutting the inlay board to the correct thickness after joint drying.

Make the Second Joint (Through Dovetail)

Making the second joint for the inlaid through-dovetail.

Inlayed Half-Blind Dovetail

Creating half-blind dovetails with an inlay line on top of each other.

Setup for Inlayed Half-Blind Dovetail

Setup for creating inlaid half-blind dovetails.

Make the First Joint (Inlayed Half-Blind)

Making the first joint for inlaid half-blind dovetails.

Cut Off the Inlay Board (Half-Blind)

Cutting the inlay board after the first joint is made.

Make the Second Joint (Inlayed Half-Blind)

Making the second joint for inlaid half-blind dovetails.

Inlayed Box Joint

Making box joints with an inlay line on top of each other.

Router Bit Size Reference

Tool Support and Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Guidance on resolving issues and obtaining assistance with the tool.

Maintenance

Instructions for cleaning and maintaining the dovetail jig.

Service Information

Information on obtaining service and replacement parts for the tool.

Accessories

Information on available accessories for the dovetail jig.

Warranty Information

Service Center Locations

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