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OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read this Ownerʼs Manual before

use and keep it at hand for reference.
In the few years since its first appearance in

woodworking shops around the globe, Incra

Jig has quickly established itself as the finest

and most versatile woodworking system

available. At the top of its list of features has always

been its unparalleled positioning accuracy. As a fence

system, Incra Jigʼs amazing precision allows precise fence

placement to within a few thousandths of an inch, regardless of

your skill level. As a joint making machine, these same positioning

capabilities permit an endless variety of box joints and half blind, through

and sliding dovetails to be created. And with decorative joints like the exquisite

Incra Double Dovetail (described in the optional 

Incra Master Reference Guide

and Template Library

), Incra Jig makes the impossible quite possible.

Introducing the newest member of the Incra family:

The Incra Jig Ultra Lite

. With built-in micro

adjusting, velvet smooth tracking, and the Incra heritage of precision, your new Incra Jig Ultra Lite

combines some of the best features of its big brother, the Incra Jig Ultra, in a refined, more compact

unit perfect for the router table or drill press. The Ultra Lite carries on the tradition of performance and

accuracy youʼve come to expect from the Incra line of precision tools.

From the

makers of

Incra Jig!

Setup  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Applications/General Purpose Fence  . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Zeroing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Applications/Joint Maker  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Setting the router bit depth of cut  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Centering the bit and installing the template  . . . . . . 7

Box joints  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Half blind dovetails  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Variations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Adjustments  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Parts and Optional Accessories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

CONTENTS

Important safety instructions for using the Incra Jig Ultra Lite:

before using the Incra Jig Ultra Lite, read and follow all of the

instructions and safety information in this manual.

When using Incra Jig Ultra Lite in conjunction with any other

tool, first read and follow all instructions and safety

information in that toolʼs ownerʼs manual.

When Incra Jig Ultra Lite is mounted to a wooden base or

table surface, make sure that all six mounting screws are

securely tightened and the Incra Jig Ultra Lite is firmly held in

place.

When using the Incra Jig Ultra Lite with a wooden base,

always make sure that the base is securely clamped,

screwed, or otherwise fastened to the work surface before

making a cut.

Always turn off the power and make sure that the bit or blade

is fully stationary before moving the Incra Jig Ultra Lite to any

new setting.

Always keep both hands behind the fence when moving the

Incra Jig Ultra Lite to any new setting.

Before making a cut, always make sure that the carriage

clamp is fully engaged and the jig is securely locked in place.

When using the Incra Jig Ultra Lite with other tools, make sure

that all safety guards and other safety equipment supplied by

the manufacturer of that tool are securely in place and

functional. Never let the Incra Jig Ultra Lite interfere with

another toolʼs safety equipment.

Use appropriate safety devices. Keep hands clear of the bit

or blade. Always use a push stick, rubber soled push block,

or other safety devices to keep your hands safely away from

the cutting tool.

Wear safety glasses, hearing protection, and a dust mask,

and follow all normal shop safety practices.

Do not alter or modify the Incra Jig Ultra Lite in an attempt to

use it with non-Incra accessories.

SAFETY

Precision

Woodworking System

®

TM

Summary of Contents for Ultra Lite

Page 1: ... 14 Trouble Shooting 15 Parts and Optional Accessories 16 CONTENTS Important safety instructions for using the Incra Jig Ultra Lite before using the Incra Jig Ultra Lite read and follow all of the instructions and safety information in this manual When using Incra Jig Ultra Lite in conjunction with any other tool first read and follow all instructions and safety information in that toolʼs ownerʼs ...

Page 2: ...holes on the back of the fence mounting bracket Place a thin silver washer on the end of each screw then loosely attach the rectangular nut See Fig 2 The raised rim on the nut should face toward the mounting bracket Now slide the thin washer and rectangular nut into the T slot on the back of the Incra Fence Make sure the thin washer is captured in the T slot provided as shown in Fig 3 Position the...

Page 3: ...ce Fig 4 When not in use simply slide the stop positioner off the fence If you wish to upgrade your Incra Fence to add the ultra precise stop positioning abilities of the New Incra Stop see the fence upgrade package offered on page 16 5 FIG 4 Assemble stop positioner FIG 5 4 8 flat washer 8 32 hex nut 8 32 x 1 2 thumb screw Stop positioner T slot Table top Place shim here if angle is greater than ...

Page 4: ...k bar that holds the blue Incra racks When the end of the black bar is aligned with the zero on the range scale you are at mid range See Fig 8 OPERATION FIG 6 Moving fence to a new position Although the clamping pressure has been factory adjusted you may wish to fine tune the pressure to suit your individual preference If so use the thin plastic shims provided and follow the instructions shown on ...

Page 5: ... shown in Fig 10 will produce a comfortable table size which allows enough room to use the full range of your Incra Jig Ultra Lite Now all you need to do is install a router bit and zero the fence to the bit Zeroing the Fence to your Router Bit In order to ensure accurate results from any fence for general purpose cutting the fence must first be zeroed to the cutter To zero your Incra Fence to the...

Page 6: ...or pricing and ordering information see page 16 FIG 13 Set approximate depth of cut Setting the Router Bit Depth of Cut for Dovetail Joints As with any half blind dovetail jig the depth of cut of your dovetail bit will determine how well the finished joint fits Just a little practice using the following steps will ensure that your dovetail joints will always have a perfect fit Set the approximate ...

Page 7: ...e center of the router bit Test the fit and adjust as necessary Unclamp the two boards and test the fit by joining them as shown in Fig 15 As with any half blind dovetail jig a little trial and error is needed to achieve a snug fitting joint To tighten the fit raise the bit up slightly to loosen the fit lower the bit slightly Just remember this phrase Heighten to tighten lower to loosen After adju...

Page 8: ...roove cut There should be a small gap between the edge of the bit and one side of the groove See Fig 20 Now all that is needed is to micro adjust the fence position so that with the board against the fence the bit is in the center of the groove Use the Ultra Liteʼs micro adjuster to move the fence until there appears to be an equal gap on both sides of the router bit See Fig 21 Once the bit is in ...

Page 9: ...nter cut under the hairline cursor In order to save wood when centering the bit on wide stock just leave one of the boards youʼve cut for your box about an inch to two longer than necessary Clamp this piece to your Right Angle Fixture as shown in Fig 23 and make the test cuts described in Step 3 through the end of the board flipping the piece edge for edge before making the second cut After you ar...

Page 10: ...r finding the center slide the BOX1 template into one of the auxiliary scale slots and position the suggested center cut 9B directly under the hairline cursor Clamp two of your boards to the Right Angle Fixture with a backing board as shown in Fig 26 You can use your centering board from Step 3 as a backing board if you like The backing board is used to prevent splintering as the router bit exits ...

Page 11: ...oint to determine which series of cuts A or B will be used for the tail boards and which series will be used for the pin boards To do this turn to the full sized diagram for the DOV1 template shown on pages 8 9 With a pencil mark the center of the width of one of the boards to be joined Align the pencil mark with the center cut mark 8B on the drawing see Fig 32 On one side of the plans the outer e...

Page 12: ...in boards face down on the router table as shown in Fig 36 and make the pin series of cuts determined in Step 4 Be sure to use a good rubber soled push block as shown Make the cuts on only one end of the board for now After making the cuts check the fit between this board and one of the tail boards If the tails wonʼt fit all the way into the pin sockets simply lengthen the pin cuts by moving the s...

Page 13: ...general pattern variations can be designed by observing a few simple rules Select cuts to be left out Align the center of your board with the center cut you plan to use on the diagram Then choose the cuts you want to leave off on one side of the diagram Determine which side of the diagram will be the pin cuts and which will be the tails see Step 4 on page 11 Leaving cuts off of the tail side of th...

Page 14: ...sure by removing a shim make certain that adequate pressure remains to hold the carriage rigidly in place when clamped in the fully extended position Realigning the Carriage Racks Unlock the carriage clamp and slide the carriage so you can access the two phillips head screws that hold the rear Incra rack to the black mounting track Tighten the two screws Next slide the carriage forward for access ...

Page 15: ...ition before sliding the scale or template into place and that the 0 or center cut mark is positioned directly under the hairline cursor When you begin your series of cuts thereafter always make sure the scale or template mark is aligned directly under the hairline cursor BEFORE locking the carriage clamp Realign the carriage racks as described on page 14 If the fence is mounted too high or too lo...

Page 16: ...te on the complete Incra line of tools please see your nearest dealer If you are unable to locate a store nearby or if you have trouble finding a particular product we will honor your order directly For a product information brochure call write or fax to Taylor Design Group Inc P O Box 810262 Dallas TX 75381 Tel 972 418 4811 Fax 972 243 4277 Web Site www incra com WARRANTY Taylor Design Group Inc ...

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