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DJ300
Rebated Dovetails
The technique for setting and routing rebated
dovetails are similar to flush lapped dovetails
except, the drawer front and side are routed
separately and the drawer front must overhang
the jig when routing to allow for the rebate.
Drawer Front Preparation
■ Prepare the drawer front with a
3
/4” (19mm)
longer and
3
/4”(19mm) wider dimension than
the drawer size required.
Rout a
3
/8” (9.5mm) wide by
7
/16” (11.1mm)
deep rebate around the inside of the drawer
front, using the rebate cutter ref. 46/39 or
C040 fitted with ball bearing ref. B16A.
■ Fit the appropriate edge guides and leave
slightly loose. See below:
■ Fit the template to the jig (1) & tighten brass
thumb screw (2).
To ensure an overhang of
3
/8” (9.5mm) of the
drawer front, slide a piece of scrap timber
3
/8”
(9.5mm) thick under the front clamp (3),
ensuring it is well away from the edge guide.
See (A).
Alternatively use a scrap piece of timber with
a
3
/8” (9.5mm) deep rebate. See (B).
Clamp it in position (4).
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Fit No.4 Edge Guide
for the 1/4” (6.35mm) Rebated Dovetail Template
Fit No.2 Edge Guide
for the 1/2” (12.7mm) Rebated Dovetail Template
1
2
3
4
9.5mm
(
3
/8")
11.1mm
(
7
/16")
INSIDE
A
B
3/8"
B16A