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Routing Y workpiece – Pins
- Keep the scrap stock in place, it must be 6mm ( ¼”) thicker than your stock.
- Loosen the screws that hold the template plate to the template bracket. Remove the plate but leave the
brackets attached to jig.
- Flip the template plate over so the tapered slots towards are toward the front of the jig, then reattach the plate
to the template brackets.
- Place Y workpiece under front clamp bar and push tight against edge guides . Tighten clamp bar knobs
- Install 7/16” template guide in router.
- Install straight bit in router.
- Adjust the cutting depth of the bit to equal the thickness of the X workpiece.
- Place the router on the template ensuring that the router bit does not touch the workpiece.
- Switch on.
- Rout carefully from right to left as shown in illustration I12.
- Switch off the router and carefully remove from jig.
- Check that all slots are routed clean. If not, rout again
- Remove Y workpiece from jig.
- Test fit joint.
If joint is not perfect :
Joint too tight = move template for pins towards the jig body.
Joint too loose = move template for pins away from the jig body.
Adjust the template assembly according to this table and rout new joint again.
SAFETY
• Before changing router bit or making any kind of adjustment, always turn off and unplug your router.
• Use protective glasses during routing.
• Use hearing protectors.
• Always use a dust-protection mask or respirator.
• Use dust collection.
• Do not wear loose clothes. Make sure that your sleeves are either rolled up or fastened and that you are not
wearing a tie.
• Before starting your router remove all tools, nuts and other loose object from the work area.
• Avoid an inadvertent start of your router. Before you plug it in, verify the switch is in “off“ position.
• Before you make any adjustments, wait till your router cutter completely stops.
