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OPERATIONS
Figure 18 shows the dovetail jig set up for use.
The inside faces of the boards are showing.
OPERATIONS
Your router base must accept a guide bushing with a
7
/16" outside diameter and an inside diameter large
enough to accept a
1
⁄4" shank dovetail bit. Securely
mount the guide bushing to your router.
Refer to your router’s operating manual for further
instructions.
Choose a
1
/2" 14° Dovetail router bit with a
1
/4" shank.
Ensure that the router is unplugged. Securely mount the
bit in the router collet.
Set the router bit to extend
9
/
16" below the base plate of
the router.
Before cutting tails and pins in a finish piece, it is
important to test your adjustments with sample pieces
to judge the quality of the joint. It may be necessary to
make additional adjustments to the dovetail jig to
improve the fit. With the jig completely adjusted, you
should be ready to test it out. Review all safety guide-
lines on Page 2 if you are not sure about the risks asso-
ciated with operating a router in conjunction with this
jig.
HALF-BLIND JOINTS
To use the dovetail jig:
1. Position the mated pieces in the jig so the insides
face out and up. Each piece must be tight against
the side stops. The back piece is positioned hori-
zontally on top of the jig. The mating side piece
positioned vertically in the front of the jig. Secure
the drawer pieces with the clamps. The end of the
side piece must be flush with the top face of the
back piece. See Figure 18.
2. The router base and bit must be secure before
plugging in your router. Hold the router firmly
with both hands and support it on the template.
Make sure that the bit is clear of the workpiece.
Keep loose clothing
rolled up and out of the
way of machinery and
keep hair pulled back.
Wear safety glasses dur-
ing the entire operation
process. Failure to com-
ply may result in serious
personal injury.