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LOG TENON CUTTER

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Page 1: ...www rusticwoodworking com 1 E Z LOG TENON CUTTER ...

Page 2: ...ting blades are extremely sharp Please use caution when handling the cutter adjusting tenon size or removing and installing the blades Be sure that the cutting blades are screwed tight to the end of the cutting arms If they become lose during a cut they may break and fly off Be sure the shaft is inserted and tightened properly into your drill Clamp your log or branch securely before drilling or cu...

Page 3: ...extra wrist support A 3 8 pilot hole must be drilled into the end of the log prior to cutting a tenon a 3 8 drill bit is included with your order The pilot hole guides the cutter to produce a perfect tenon To set up your tenon diameter you simply loosen the screws on the adjustment bar You then slide the cutter arms so that the edge of the cutting blade is the same size as whatever bit you will be...

Page 4: ...secured to the shaft with set screws They are milled a few thousand s of an inch smaller than typical mortise bit sizes so that they do not bind up when inserted into the mortise The bushing which is not being used can be stored on the top of the shaft The bushing to be used should be fastened securely to the end of the countersink by tightening the set screw to the flat portion of the shank You t...

Page 5: ... dia 1 Allen Wrench for changing cutting arms and adjusting tenon size 1 Allen Wrench for removing and replacing cutting blades 1 3 8 Pilot Hole drill bit 1 Padded Hard Plastic Carry Case 2 Woodworking Plans Strap Clamp and Center Finder Printed copy of this product manual Everything protected and stored in a hard plastic padded case Substantial savings over buying each tool separately Please see ...

Page 6: ...N DISCONTINUED You can easily build your own strap clamp out of a few pieces of scrap wood and a ratchet Free plans are available on our website www rusticwoodworking com A printed copy is included with every order E Z LOG CLAMP Build Your Own Clamp ...

Page 7: ...nterchangeable so please be sure to order the correct size if you do need a replacement blade Also keep in mind that the 90 cutter uses two blades while the 45 only uses one Order appropriately REPLACEMENT BLADES It s not always easy to find a dropped screw or Allen wrench in a pile of sawdust or wood chips Perhaps you drop your drill or a log rolls and bends the cutter shaft or something else Don...

Page 8: ...www rusticwoodworking com 8 90 Tenon 45 Tenon Countersunk Mortise 45 Tenon Mortise mortise tenon examples ...

Page 9: ... not interchangeable The blades for the 45 cutter are slightly longer than the blades for the E Z 90 Log Tenon Cutter If you need to order replacement blades please be sure to order the correct size and remember that the 90 uses two blades to cut a tenon while the 45 only uses one blade A pilot hole must be drilled into the end of the log prior to cutting a tenon A 3 8 Drill Bit is included to dri...

Page 10: ...fits properly into the mortise you have drilled save time the next time you need to cut the same sized tenon by making a set up block now See the Tips and Tricks section of this manual to find out how Keep in mind that new green wood may shrink or split while drying You can avoid this by working with dry or semi dry logs For small diameter green tenons you may be able to minimize shrinkage by glui...

Page 11: ...btain the correct tenon size Loosen and adjust the cutting arms so that the tip of the blade is just touching the mortise bit or set up block If you measure the cutting arm instead of the blade tip your tenon will turn out too small Tighten up the arms using the 3 16 Allen Wrench and make a practice cut Place the tenon into the mortise to check diameter and adjust if necessary It is better to cut ...

Page 12: ...n so that it does not move roll or twist Unsecured logs can be dangerous to you and to your equipment You can purchase our E Z Log Strap Clamp or build your own clamp using the Free Woodworking Plan that is included with your order A strap clamp works well for holding down round stock Typical bench type clamps can mark or damage the log and sometimes fail to hold a curved or knotted log securely Y...

Page 13: ...cessary until the pilot hole is started Adjust the tenon size by sliding the cutter arms on the adjustment bar Use the 3 16 Hex key to tighten the cutter arms Double check to be sure that the blades are tight also Insert the tenon cutter into your drill tighten and insert the guide bar into the pilot hole Start drilling slowly until the edges of the log are cut and gradually increase speed and pre...

Page 14: ...important to hold your drill steady when drilling a mortise If your drill wobbles during the cut it may enlarge the mortise and make a lose joint If you have not already done so cut a test mortise and tenon out of a scrap log to check the fit before drilling lots of mortises and tenons After your tenons are cut lay out your project and mark where you need to drill the mortises Pay attention to the...

Page 15: ...ll at the correct angle trying not to wobble too much or the mortise might get enlarged Some woodworkers purposely use curved and odd shaped logs to make interesting and unique works of art There are plenty of high production log furniture companies that run their logs through a lath so that they are all the same size and shape Your projects will be much more interesting and can demand a higher se...

Page 16: ...onto the guide bar of the cutter Slide the cutter arms in until the blade s just touch the block and tighten the arms STRENGTHEN SMALL DIAMETER TENONS If you are concerned about the strength of small diameter tenons or if the end of the tenon is visible you may want to plug the pilot hole with a 3 8 wooden dowel Simply cut off a piece of 3 8 wood dowel add a little wood glue and insert into the pi...

Page 17: ...r canopy If you must use a tarp leave the sides open so to allow for adequate airflow RUST PREVENTION The shaft and blades are made from steel and will eventually rust if not protected The arms are aluminum To keep the steel parts of the E Z Log Tenon Cutters and E Z Log Sink from rusting remove any tree sap and wood particles from your cutter using Pine Sol or any good cleaner and allow to dry Ap...

Page 18: ...ut the entire project falling apart The cords will expand enough to make adjustments to your logs but will still hold most of the other logs together tenon LENGTH ADJUSTMENT Use the length of the log to correct for curved rails instead of using the tenon to compensate for the difference For example if you are making a headboard that has a curve on the top all of your rails will not be the same len...

Page 19: ...r into the mortise To do this simply drill a small hole into the post from inside the center of the mortise and counter sink the outside as shown in the photo Apply glue to the tenon and insert it into the mortise as shown This will expand the tenon and pull it into the mortise Glue a wood plug into to the hole you countersunk on the outside of the post to hide the screw and hole Clamp together un...

Page 20: ...ve a land line phone Mobile Phone Text 218 341 4766 Mailing Address P O Box 532 Carlton MN 55718 Money Back Guarantee If you are not completely satisfied with any of the E Z Log Tools simply return the product in good condition at your expense within 5 days of using the product There are no restocking fees or hassle If you don t like it return it in good condition Misuse abuse or excessive wear ma...

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