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INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

Summary of Contents for Join-A-Jig

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Page 3: ...kit 7 Parts of the Join A Jig 8 About Join A Jig Screws 9 About Join A Jig Plastic Plugs 10 Using the Join A Jig 11 Overview 11 Securing the Join A Jig to the workbench 11 Selecting the correct screw...

Page 4: ...Creating a set back joint 27 Creating a 90 degree panel joint 28 Creating edge joins 29 Tips and troubleshooting 30 Using the Join A Jig for the first time 30 Drilling tips 30 Gluing your work 30 Redu...

Page 5: ...ime to read this manual so you can create craftsman like joins Following a few simple pointers will help you to avoid common mistakes that can spoil your project Support If you experience problems wit...

Page 6: ...Jig Work area safety Follow the guidelines below to ensure your work area is safe to use the Join A Jig Safety guidelines Keep work area clean and well lit Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents Do...

Page 7: ...protection and ear protection If operating in a dusty environment wear a dusk mask see next page Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Keep your hands clear of the work area an...

Page 8: ...harmful chemicals Direct dust particles away from your face and body Power tool use and care Follow the guidelines below when using your Join A Jig Safety guidelines Keep cutting tools sharp and clean...

Page 9: ...your retail kit Component Quantity Jig A Jig Wood Joining System 1 Square Driver 1 Step Drill Bit 1 Collar for Step Drill Bit 1 Join A Jig Screws 3 9x32mm Zinc 600 Join A Jig Screws 3 9x51mm Zinc 100...

Page 10: ...the Join A Jig or can be removed and used for repairing existing joints Drill Guide Locking Pin Locks the Drill Guide into place while you adjust its height for different workpiece thicknesses Screw F...

Page 11: ...bottom of the pocket hole for maximum joint strength The half threaded shank ensures that the threads sit primarily in the second workpiece preventing the threads from working against each other and p...

Page 12: ...gs for hiding pocket holes are included with the kit Call our Customer Service Team on 0800 002 999 in New Zealand 1800 890 840 in Australia or 1800 200 3111 in United States for information about ord...

Page 13: ...es together Hiding the pocket holes Securing the Join A Jig to the workbench Before using the Join A Jig you need to make sure that it is secured to the workbench You can secure it either permanently...

Page 14: ...th and the correct thread Selecting the correct screw length Use this table to find the correct screw length for your workpiece Workpiece Thickness Recommended Screw Length Join A Jig Setting 16mm 32m...

Page 15: ...d such as Pine Cedar Plywood MDF Particle board Melamine Kahikatea Matai Totara Kauri Fine Hardwoods such as Mahogany Teak Oak Macrocarpa Rimu Tawa Silver Red Beech Jarrah Australian Red Cedar Eucalyp...

Page 16: ...centre of the first workpiece Follow the instructions below to set the maximum plunge depth of the Step Drill Bit using the Depth Collar Step Action 1 Loosen the Depth Collar using the Allen Key 2 Al...

Page 17: ...djusted for varying workpiece thicknesses Follow the instructions below to set the Drill Guide to the correct thickness Step Action 1 Retract the drill guide locking pin 2 Raise or lower the Drill Gui...

Page 18: ...ecuring the workpiece Follow these instructions to secure your workpiece in the Join A Jig Step Action 1 Place the workpiece in the Join A Jig 2 Slide the Clamp Handle up to the workpiece 3 Lock the w...

Page 19: ...When planning where to place the pocket holes keep these rules in mind 1 All workpieces require at least two screws along any one side to stop them from twisting 2 Allow at least 65mm of facing mater...

Page 20: ...ece from the Join A Jig by squeezing the Quick Release Trigger and sliding back the Clamp Handle 2 Align the two workpieces and clamp them together securely 3 Use the Square Drive to insert a self tap...

Page 21: ...he screws Wooden plugs To fill pocket holes using wooden plugs insert the plug into the pocket hole and firmly tap the plug until it is tight in the pocket hole Note Wooden plugs are not supplied with...

Page 22: ...on 1 Set the Positioning Sliding Arms on the Mini Join A Jig and Depth Collar on the Drill Bit to match the workpiece thickness 2 Do one of the following If Then The area to be drilled is easy to reac...

Page 23: ...instructions to make repairs Step Action 1 Remove the Drill Guide from the Join A Jig and align the bottom edge of the Drill Guide with the edge of the joint being repaired 2 Clamp the Drill Guide in...

Page 24: ...your workpiece is Then 16mm 19mm No spacer blocks are required 20mm 23mm Attach the 5mm spacer block supplied to the bottom of the Drill Guide Note When new this is already attached 24mm and up Create...

Page 25: ...he Join A Jig allows you to create a range of joints including Butt joints Mitre joints Leg and rail joints 90 degree panel joints Creating these joints will help you build projects from the Join A Ji...

Page 26: ...he pocket holes are drilled These are connected to a vertical piece called a style Follow these instructions to make a butt joint Step Action 1 Drill at least two pocket holes on the back of the rail...

Page 27: ...ese instructions to make a mitre joint Step Action 1 Cut your workpieces at exactly 45 degrees 2 Place the 45 degree edge flat in the Join A Jig Tip Position the workpiece so that the pocket hole will...

Page 28: ...similar furniture There are generally two types of leg and rail joints Flush rail and set back Creating a flush rail joint Follow these instructions to make a flush rail joint Step Action 1 Clamp the...

Page 29: ...low these instructions to make a set back joint Step Action 1 Clamp the leg to the workbench 2 Use a spacer the same width as the desired set back and clamp the spacer to the leg 3 In the rail drill t...

Page 30: ...se instructions to make a 90 degree panel joint Step Action 1 Using a square draw a line then clamp a straight edge spacer to the line 2 Butt the shelf up against the spacer edge 3 Drill the pocket ho...

Page 31: ...than 150mm This helps prevent the finished piece from bowing Follow these instructions to join workpieces edge to edge Note You may choose to only drill pocket holes on 1 edge of each workpiece Step A...

Page 32: ...Guide Build up of sawdust in and around the Drill Guide can misalign the pocket holes you are attempting to drill When drilling pocket holes into long or wide pieces of timber use a 35mm high packer...

Page 33: ...crews Screws are designed to reduce splitting and to give you the strongest joint Always use fine thread screws in hardwood A fine thread displaces less timber when being driven reducing the chance of...

Page 34: ...onably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure Warranty...

Page 35: ...the limited warranty for the balance of the warranty period from the date of the original purchase Only the defective product or parts returned to the place of purchase will be replaced under this wa...

Page 36: ...Street Port Melbourne VIC 3207 AUSTRALIA AUST Customer Care 1800 890 840 Brand Developers Limited Unit H 686 Rosebank Road Avondale 1026 Auckland NEW ZEALAND NZ Customer Care 0800 002 999 Brand Develo...

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