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Using the Optional Narrow Frame Fence
The optional narrow frame fence is used to securely hold
small workpieces for cutting mortises.
Instruction Manual 13
Installing the Narrow Frame Fence
1. With the fence tilted to 90 degrees, slide the narrow
frame fence over the fence face of the Domino joiner as
shown. Make sure the narrow frame fence is fully seated
onto the joiner’s fence.
2. Slide the two latch tabs inward.
3. Tighten the two thumbscrews.
Setting the Fence Width
1. Loosen the two green thumbscrews on the bottom of the
fence.
2. Place the workpiece between the two guides and slide
the guides inward.
3. Use the position gauge on the Domino joiner fence face
to center the workpiece.
4. With the side guides tight to the workpiece and the
workpiece centered in the position gauge, tighten the
two thumbscrews.
5. Hint: Make note of where the workpiece lines up on the
horizontal position gauge, and use the position gauge
when cutting the mortise on the mating frame for a
T-joint frame.
Applications
Edge Joining Boards
Edge joining boards is a common
method for creating wide boards from a
series of narrower boards. The Domino
tenons add strength to the joint and also
assist in aligning the boards to be flush.
For edge joining boards, a series of
tenons are placed down the length of
the joint. The first tenon is used to
register the two boards horizontally, so
it is milled at standard width. The
remaining tenons align the boards flush
and may be milled with an oversize
width.
Tips for Successful Joining
► Use the locating pins (page 11) for the first mortise slot
with the mortise width dial set to the narrow setting
(page 8).
► For subsequent mortise slots you can keep the mortise
width at the minimum setting, but you may find it easier
to set the mortise width dial to the next widest setting.
► Place the mortise slots 6 to 12 inches apart for standard
joints, but this spacing should be decreased for joining
plywoods or when a stronger joint is needed.
► Instead of marking the mortise placements with pencil lines,
you can use the optional outrigger guides (page 12) to
evenly space the mortises down the length of the boards. To
do this, use the outrigger locating pin in the previous
mortise slot.