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microjig DVC-1177K2 Instruction Manual Download Page 8

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USING THE MATCH

FIT

SET UP GAUGE

B

. 3/8” DOVETAIL BIT DEPTH GAUGE

1. The

MATCH

FIT Setup Gauge features a 3/8” (.375”) depth gauge

to quickly and easily set the

MATCH

FIT Dovetail Router Bit’s cutting

depth. However, the bit’s built-in roundover creates a tolerance
range of .365-.395”.

2. With the long side of the Setup Gauge flat on the router table

top or router base, raise the bit until it touches the top of the
outermost notch.

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Summary of Contents for DVC-1177K2

Page 1: ...ior to use Keep manual for future reference DADO STOP PRO Instruction Manual v1 1 MODEL MF 1004 1 Read the Important Safety Disclaimers in this manual prior to use Keep manual for future reference DOVETAIL CLAMP PRO INSTRUCTION MANUAL v7 0 MODEL DVC 1177K2 ...

Page 2: ...obs 2X 2X 2X 2X GR H50 10 32 Round Knobs GR H14 Nylon Shoulder Washers GR H29 10 32 x 3 4 PH Screws GR H1 10 Flat Washers Get started creating your own track system Watch the instructional video MICROJIG com videos matchfit DVC 538 Dovetail Clamps 2 Single SG 133 Setup Gauge MB 050 0514 1 2 14 Dovetail Router Bit 1 2 Shank DVC PRO MA Dovetail Clamp Pro Manual DV HK456x4 VP Dovetail Hardware Variet...

Page 3: ...ectly to your inbox when you become an MJ Insider Go to MICROJIG com newsletter and enter your email address to subscribe today Introduction 4 Operation Precautions Safety 5 6 MATCHFIT Set Up Gauge 7 8 MATCHFIT Dovetail Router Bit 9 11 MATCHFIT Dovetail Clamps 12 13 MATCHFIT Dovetail Hardware 14 16 Combo Tall Fence Jointing Sled Plans 17 19 TABLE OF CONTENTS Woodworking is an inherently dangerous ...

Page 4: ...we put ourselves in your workshop imagining every way you ll use and experience our family of products Throughout your projects you ll feel the difference our intelligent engineering and carefully selected materials make We make the complex world of woodworking simpler so you can work safer We re always moving forward so you always work smarter WORK SAFER WORK SMARTER ...

Page 5: ...rchaser of this product to ensure that any third party reads and agrees to all safety precautions prior to use of this tool Use saw blades that are designed for the intended cutting operation Do not use this product while under the influence of drugs alcohol or any medication PROPER USE SAFETY WARNING Your MATCHFIT Dovetail Clamp Pro is designed to be used in conjunction with power tools Make sure...

Page 6: ...mechanism to secure it on the tabletop so that it is parallel to the saw blade at all scale settings A sharp clean carbide tipped saw blade should be used when cutting jig parts or relief grooves Ensure that your saw blade is set vertically at an absolute 90 degree angle to ensure safe operation When routing dovetail grooves ensure that the router is mounted securely to the router table if using a...

Page 7: ... They can either be cut on a table saw or with a router 3 If using a table saw set the long side of the Setup Gauge flat on the table saw top then raise your saw blade up into the 11 32 notch until it touches the top of the notch 4 If using a router to cut relief grooves set the long side of the Setup Gauge flat on the router table top or router base then raise the router bit 1 4 straight or spira...

Page 8: ...75 depth gauge to quickly and easily set the MATCHFIT Dovetail Router Bit s cutting depth However the bit s built in roundover creates a tolerance range of 365 395 2 With the long side of the Setup Gauge flat on the router table top or router base raise the bit until it touches the top of the outermost notch ...

Page 9: ... view 1 16 Roundover with flare edge prevents tear out 3 8 Cutting depth laser setup line The 8 degree downshear carbide works similarly to a helical cutterhead on a jointer or planer Approaching the material at an angle puts less stress on the carbide and results in clean virtually tear out free cuts The wide shoulder reduces vibration and noise The 3 8 laser etched cutting depth line allows you ...

Page 10: ...binding in the tracks The flare edge creates a depth tolerance range The narrowest point of the dovetail track remains constant within 365 395 depth A deeper cut will produce a more pronounced roundover Refer to the adiagram below FEATURES CONT Tear free depth range 0 365 0 395 0 375 0 385 recommended 0 365 0 375 Small radius 0 365 0 395 Large radius 0 375 0 385 Medium radius 0 375 3 8 Cutting dep...

Page 11: ...n an intersecting grid formation route across the grain before routing along the grain to reduce tear out at the intersections To maintain flatness and structural integrity a minimum material thickness of 3 4 is required If using a plunge router plunge the bit off the edge of the material then advance the router to cut the dovetail track Plunging directly into the material will create a 1 2 hole a...

Page 12: ...rack anywhere you need one and secure material anywhere along the track with just a router bit 3 8 14º 1 2 Compatible with any standard 1 2 14 Degree dovetail router bit Standard 14 degree dovetail profile forged steel jaw Ergonomic rubberized soft grip handle Reversible arm feature unique to MATCHFIT Dovetail Clamps 2 3 8 throat depth 5 1 4 clamping capacity 595 pound clamping pressure FEATURES A...

Page 13: ...TAIL CLAMPS Insert the MATCHFIT Dovetail Clamps into 1 2 14 degree 3 8 deep dovetail track and turn handle clockwise to tighten the clamp To reverse the clamp arm loosen the screw with a 4mm or 5 32 allen key OPERATION ...

Page 14: ...ure is not needed When used in dovetail tracks cut in a grid formation jigs can be set to any angle and locked in place fast FEATURES A A C B C B 2 1 1 2 long 10 32 Dovetail Track Screws with wing knobs 2 1 long 10 32 Dovetail Track Screws with round knobs and nylon shoulder washers 2 Dovetail Track Nuts with 10 32 threaded brass inserts Compatible with 1 2 14 degree dovetail profile Green dovetai...

Page 15: ...er hole or slot to accommodate the Dovetail Hardware s 10 32 screws For Dovetail Track Nuts insert 10 32 screw into a counterbored hole from the top of the material Thread into the track nut before inserting the Dovetail Track Nut into a dovetail track OPERATION ...

Page 16: ...s in place The Nylon Shoulder Washers included are compatible with the accessory notches found throughout the GRR RIPPER line of products Simply add shoulder washers to the Dovetail Track Screws before the knobs attach to the GRR RIPPER and tighten Wooden raiser block with dovetail track OPERATION ...

Page 17: ...UNDER 2 1 2 HP STEP 1 CUT STOCK TO SIZE Cut a piece of good quality plywood void free birch is best to 10 wide Then crosscut the piece to the length of your rip fence STEP 2A CUT RELIEF GROOVES Using a 1 4 straight router bit set the cutting depth to 11 32 Route grooves 2 in from each side longways and 4 in from each end 1 1 4 B 17 STEP 2 STEP 2B CUT RELIEF GROOVES CONTINUED Then route a relief gr...

Page 18: ...depth between 365 and 395 Refer to the cutting depth guide on page 10 of this manual Set the tall fence on the blade side of your fence with the bottom edge flat on the table top Insert the MATCHFIT Dovetail Clamps into the vertical tracks and tighten them to the back of the fence Route dovetail tracks in the same locations as the relief grooves USING AS A TALL FENCE ...

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Page 20: ...come an MJ Insider MICROJIG com newsletter 16 MATCHFIT DOVETAIL CLAMP Work Safer Work Smarter and MICRO JIG are registered trademarks of MICROJIG MATCHFIT Dovetail Clamps are designed in the USA made in Taiwan MATCHFIT Dado Stop and Setup Gauge made in the USA 2019 US Patent 10 099 398 MICROJIG com Have questions Need support Contact MICROJIG directly Phone 1 855 RIP SAFE International 1 407 696 6...

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