Marks
2½
"-3
"
4"-
6"
4"-
6"
2½
"-3
"
Figure 16. Doweling location marks.
Layout Line
Registration
Mark
Figure 17. Layout lines and registration
marks on pair of boards to be joined.
Figure 18. Example of workpiece clamped
to workbench.
Model T32540 (Mfd. Since 10/20)
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Workpiece Preparation
Properly mark your workpieces to avoid
incorrect doweling placement and wasted
material. The following example illustrates
a typical doweling layout.
Laying Out Dowels
1. Place edges of (2) workpieces flush
against each other on a smooth, flat
surface. Verify board ends line up.
2. Place marks 2
1
⁄
2
"–3" from each end of
one board.
Note: If distance between marks is
greater than 6", place additional marks
at 4"–6" intervals (see
Figure 16).
3. Use a square to draw layout lines
across both boards, then make regis-
tration marks on edge of each board to
ensure correct edge will be drilled (see
Figure 17).
Your workpiece must be properly secured
before drilling. The drilling operation push-
es the edge of the workpiece, which can
cause an improperly secured workpiece
to shift on the workbench, resulting in
personal injury or damage to the tool or
workpiece.
Use clamps to secure both ends of the
workpiece to the workbench. The edge of
the workpiece should slightly hang over the
edge of the workbench (see
Figure 18).
Securing Workpiece
Note: Clamps should be placed at
least 3" from any cut marks to prevent
interference with doweling jointer.
Center
Line
Clamps
Workpiece
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