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Model W1805 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/15)
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Stock.Preparation
Stock preparation is one of the most important steps for
cutting dovetails. Stock must be properly squared up or
the dovetails will not fit in the sockets tightly or evenly.
With proper planning and preparation, you can achieve
perfect results.
Stock.Size
When selecting your stock, make sure that the stock size
is within the minimum and maximum dimensions that this
machine is capable of processing (see
Figure.13
).
The first consideration when preparing your stock is to
determine the width (height of drawer). The dovetail
machine includes a 4-sided template with the following
sizes: 1", 1
1
⁄
2
", 2", and 2
1
⁄
2
".
To achieve perfect dovetail spacing from edge-to-edge,
the stock width should be a multiple of the template size.
For example, when using a 1
1
⁄
2
" template, the stock width
should divisible by 1
1
⁄
2
". Refer to
Figure.14
for more
examples.
Note:
If you do not have control over the stock width, you
can still use the machine, but the half-pins on each edge
will not be the same size.
2
3
⁄
8
"
59"
16
1
⁄
2
"
Maximum
Stock Size
13
⁄
32
"
2
3
⁄
8
"
Minimum
Stock Size
7
7
⁄
8
"
Figure.13.
Model W1805 stock size limits.
Template
Size
Common.Stock.Width.used.
with.Template.Sizes
1"
3"
4"
5"
6"
1
1
⁄
2
"
4
1
⁄
2
"
6"
7
1
⁄
2
"
9"
2"
4"
6"
8"
10"
2
1
⁄
2
"
5"
7
1
⁄
2
"
10"
Figure.14..
Common width sizes used with
the available template sizes.
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