Fitting the
True Trac Dado Jig
to track.
The True Trac Dado Jig works on the narrow side of the True
Track extrusion as shown. Slightly loosen the three screws on the
outside edge of the mounting assembly. Place the True Trac Dado
Jig over the true track extrusion
.
Insert the tip of a screwdriver into
the end of the adjustable track guide that rides in the center of the
extrusion. Adjust the width of the grey portion to tighten the jig to the
track. Adjust both ends and then tighten the screws snugly. The True
Trac Dado Jig has small slots that allow for precise adjustment.
When properly set, the True Trac Dado Jig should slide smoothly
along the extrusion without excessive play.
Setting up your
True Trac Dado Jig
The True Trac Dado Jig works well with virtually any router
with a base plate up to 6½
″
in diameter (most 2½ HP or less routers).
A router can be mounted to the pivot plate directly or by using a
standard 1
″
OD style bushing (optional).
Using a Bushing
The True Trac Dado Jig can be used with or without an
optional 1
″
guide bushing. A standard 1
″
diameter guide bushing fits
tightly into the center hole of the pivot plate and the True Trac Dado
Jig can easily be removed for use elsewhere. Contact us if you need
to purchase a 1
″
bushing.
Without a 1
″
bushing, the router must be mounted to the pivot plate.
Option 1:
Remove the pivot plate from the jig by
removing the three retaining screws. Place the router on top of the
pivot plate and note the position of the router handles and other
fittings. The router should be turned until the handles and fittings will
not interfere with the set plate knobs when the router base is pivoted
during use. The opening in the pivot plate should be centered on the
router bit opening. Carefully mark the location of router mounting
holes. Drill the mounting holes and countersink them so the screw
heads are just below the bottom surface of the pivot plate. Reinstall
the pivot plate into the jig and tighten all the screws. The pivot screw
is secured with a special nylon lock nut. Tighten the screw firmly,
then back off ¾ turn to allow smooth movement of the pivot plate.
Figure 3 Place over track, Loosen all three
screws. Squeeze and then tighten.
Figure 4 router with 1" bushing
installed.
The pivot plate is marked and
drilled, then countersunk to fit a
router.
