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Operating instructions EN
Stock preparation
It is important to plan your work before you start to rout.
Always label the workpieces as shown in Illustration 19.
FRONT / BACK / RIGHT / LEFT .
D = BOTTOM PART
X1 = LEFT PART
Y1 = FRONT PART
X2 = RIGHT PART
Y2 = FRONT PART
X3 = RIGHT PART
Y3 = BACK PART
X4 = LEFT PART
Y4 = BACK PART
X parts will be clamped under the front clamp bar and Y parts under the top
clamp bar. Even numbers are placed against left hand edge guide, odd numbers
against right hand edge guide.
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Setting up the Router
1) Always unplug the router before making any adjustments or changing bits.
2) Attach the template guide to the router. Refer to the table in each appropriate section.
3) To insert the bit, plunge the router so the collet almost touches the template guide.
4) Insert the router bit into collet and tighten.
5) Set router bit height as shown in illustration 18. Refer to table in relevant section.
STANDARD 12,7mm (1/2“) HALF BLIND DOVETAIL JOINT
Illustration 19-26
Use the standard template . Both parts of joint are routed at same time.
Joint Description
Edge Guide Information
Ø Guide
Dimensions
Router Bit
Cutting
depth
Diameter
Colour
Position
12,7mm (1/2“)
Half Blind
FD300 & 600
Ø 10mm
Silver
U1
15,8mm
5/8“
Ø ½“ x ½“
Ø 12,7 x 12,7mm
x 14°.
13,5mm
17/32“
Ø 10mm
Silver
F1
18
12,7mm
1/2“
20
21
22
23
19
Note: All dimensions shown in this manual do not include production tolerances of template guides,
templates and router bit. Therefore use these dimensions as a guide only and always make a trial cuts
before you start routing your drawers.
12,7mm
1/2"
9,5mm
3/8"
