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Sears Craftsman 171.25450 User Manual

Sears Craftsman  171.25450
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Model No,
171.25450
CRAFT$1VlAK
INDUSTRIAL
DOVETAIL
FIXTURE
Assembly
Operation
iMPORTANT;Thefollowingrouterbitsarerequired
for usewith this fixture:#25414-1/4-in. Straight Router Bit and
#25415-9/16-in. Dovetail Router Bit which are used
for THROUGHor OPENJOINTS.
: #25505 or #26318-1/2-in. DovetailRouterBit which
are usedfor a!l HALFBLINDJOINTS.
Readandfollow
all instructions
carefully.
KEEPTHIS
MANUALFOR
' FUTURE
REFERENCE,
Sold bySears,Roebuckand Co,,Hoffman Estates,IL 60179
# 83463
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Sears Craftsman 171.25450 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSears
ModelCraftsman 171.25450
CategoryAccessories
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Warnings

General Safety Instructions

Comprehensive safety guidelines for power tool operation and general workshop practices.

Dovetail Fixture Specific Safety

Specific safety precautions and warnings for using the industrial dovetail fixture.

Product Overview and Setup

Product Introduction

Overview of the dovetail fixture's purpose in creating drawer joints.

Unpacking and Parts Check

Instructions for unpacking the dovetail fixture and verifying all parts are present.

Assembly Instructions

Assemble Template Supports

Attaching the right and left side template supports to the dovetail base.

Assemble Clamping Bars

Attaching the top and front clamping bars to the dovetail base.

Assemble Cam Handles and Pivot Shaft

Installing cam handles and pivot shaft for template adjustment.

Assemble Stop Blocks and Knobs

Attaching stop blocks and clamping knobs to the dovetail base.

Template Assembly

Attaching template stiffener and brackets to the templates.

Installation and Adjustments

Template Alignment Procedure

Procedure for aligning templates on the dovetail base for accurate joint cutting.

Guide Bushing and Router Setup

Installing the correct guide bushing onto the router baseplate for specific cuts.

Fixture Mounting to Workbench

Instructions for securely mounting the dovetail fixture to a workbench.

Router Bit Depth Adjustment

Procedure for setting the router bit's depth of cut using fixture pockets or templates.

Operating the Dovetail Fixture

Dovetail Joint Styles

Description of different dovetail joint types that can be created with the fixture.

Clamping Workpieces

Methods for properly clamping workpieces to the dovetail fixture for cutting.

Making Dovetail Joints

Making Drawers: Half Blind Joints

Steps for making half blind flush, offset, and rabbeted drawer joints.

Making Projects: Open (Through) Joints

Steps for making open (through) flush joints for boxes and chests.

Troubleshooting and Parts

Dovetail Joint Troubleshooting

Guidance on adjusting for common dovetail joint fit issues like looseness or tightness.

Dovetail Fixture Parts List

Detailed list of all parts included with the industrial dovetail fixture, with part numbers.

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