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Model W1805 (For Machines Mfd. Since 7/15)
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Dado.Placement
The dado placement for a drawer bottom is dictated by
the size of template you use. In order for the dado to be
hidden when the dovetail joint is assembled, it must run
through a socket.
Figure.15
illustrates this concept.
A general rule of thumb: Cut the center of the dado half
the distance of the template size from the bottom edge
of the stock.
For example, when using a 1" template, center the dado
1
⁄
2
" from the bottom of all four pieces. This placement
ensures that the dado will end up in the first socket and
will not be visible when the drawer is assembled.
Figure.
16
shows the ideal dado placement for each template
size.
A general rule of thumb: Cut the center of the dado half
the distance of the template size from the bottom edge
of the stock.
For example, when using a 1" template, center the dado
1
⁄
2
" from the bottom of all four pieces. This placement
ensures that the dado will end up in the first socket and
will not be visible when the drawer is assembled.
Figure.
16
shows the ideal dado placement for each template
size.
Note:.
If your stock width is not a multiple of the
template size, this rule of thumb does not apply. Instead,
just cut the dado where you need it and center the socket
placement by eye when setting up the machine.
Layout
After you have dadoed and dimensioned your stock,
layout and mark the drawer pieces as shown in
Figure.17
.
This will help you keep track of the pieces as you cut the
dovetails.
WRONG
CORRECT
Dado is not
Visible
Dado is Visible
(Slot is Centered in Socket)
(Slot is not Centered in Socket)
Figure.15..
Correct dado placement so
dado is not visible after assembly.
Template
Size
Center.
of.Dado
from.
Bottom.
1"
1
⁄
2
"
1
1
⁄
2
"
3
⁄
4
"
2"
1"
2
1
⁄
2
"
1
1
⁄
4
"
1
⁄
2
" on
Center
1" Template
Dado Distance
from Bottom
Stock
EXAMPLE:
Figure.16..
Dado placement for template
sizes.
BACK
LEFT
RIGHT
FRONT
Figure.17.
Drawer pieces laid out and
marked; the inside of the drawer pieces
are face up.
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