DOVETAIL JIG ASSEMBLY & SETUP
5
1/4" Shank,
13.55mm
Dovetail Cutter
Mounting the Jig
Mount the jig onto a firm and stable workbench at a
comfortable height, remembering that the router sits on
top of the jig. The jig must be mounted close to the front
edge so as to leave clear passage for the timber to the
front, vertical clamp. Also, leave ample clearance to the
rear of the jig to accommodate the longest length of
timber you are likely to want to work with in the dovetail
jig.
There are two mounting holes to either side of the jig
allowing permanent attachment to a workbench
or similar stable base. Where work space is limited, the
same holes can be mounted to a movable base that
can be secured in the jaws of a vice or to the top of a
workbench using ‘F’ or ‘G’ clamps, see fig A. The jig can
then be stored away when not in use.
Fig A
Preparation of Timber
As with all joinery work, the drawer or box components
must be sized and cut square and accurately. It is
preferable that the width of the timber increases in
1/2” measurement (i.e. 5”, 5 1/2”, 6”, 6 1/2”, etc.)
as this
will give a series of fully-formed dovetails without part
formed pins or sockets at the ends.
It is a good idea to identify the drawer pieces, see fig B
so that they are positioned correctly in the jig.
Fig B
Router Cutter
Fig C
Fig D
A selection of different makes of
router guide bush adaptors
1/4" Shank,
10.39mm
Straight Cutter
1/4" Shank,
12.5mm Box
Joint Cutter
Supplied with three Axcaliber 1/4” shank cutters,
(7˚dovetail/ straight), see fig C. You can also purchase
8mm or 1/2" shank cutters. You will need to use one of
the two guide bushes, these are included in the boxed
kit. To attach to the router a guide bush adaptor to suit
the make of router will need to be purchased, see fig D.
Screw together the guide bush and fixing ring, fix this
to the base of the router, with the flange section facing
downwards out of the bottom of the router, this will run
on the template.
It is important that the cutter is totally
central within the located guide bush
, if unsure check
with a centralising cone (not supplied), see fig E-F.
3/4” guide bush
Locking ring
Fig E-F
‘K’ Mark
Flange facing down
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