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From listening to Kitchen Fitters and Carpenters over the years we have compiled this guide to
help you overcome the more common faults encountered. Used correctly, your jig will give
perfect results every time.
Problem
Poor finish on male/female
joint faces.
Sharp angle near post-form
edge on male/female
Good finish but male &
female don’t match up.
Inconsistent results -
wandering edges.
Irregular gaps on RH male
and/or LH female face.
Probable Cause
Incomplete routing process.
Incomplete routing process.
Incorrect size of cutter and/or
guide bush.
Loose guide bush.
Poor router control.
Remedy
Ensure final stroke against
far
edge of centre slot is
performed.
Ensure final stroke against
far
edge is performed.
Ensure 12.7mm cutter and
30mm guide bush -
nothing
else is suitable
.
Ensure guide bush is firmly
attached to the router base.
Ensure the cutter remains
absolutely perpendicular on
these cuts.
