FD300 & 600 Operating manual
- GB 4 -
Clamping bars and knobs
Do not overtighten the clamping bars and clamping knobs. The clamping bar must be tightened parallel to the
jig. Unless your stock is very wide (nearly 305mm/12” for FD300 and 610mm/24“ for FD600), the workpiece
will be set to one side of the jig. In this case, it is advisable to release the clamping knob farthest from the
workpiece first.
Important notes:
All drawings show left hand edge guides being used. The same procedure is carried out for right
hand edge guides
All dimensions are approximate.
All bit depths are as a guide only, make test cuts in scrap stock before routing joints in your
workpiece.
Illustration D3
The template guides supplied with the jig and accessories will fit most DeWalt, Elu and other routers directly.
For other models of routers an optional sub-base may be required to attach the template guides. The sub-
base has been designed for use with a variety of routers. It also provides concentricity between router bit and
template ensuring accuracy.
The optional sub-base provides greater accuracy and concentricity of the template guide, resulting in
more precise joints. We recommend the use of the sub-base with all types of routers which do not
accept our template guides directly.
Setting up the Router
1) Always unplug the router before making any adjustments or changing bits.
2) Attach the template guide to the router. Refer to the table in each appropriate section.
3) To insert the bit, plunge the router so the collet almost touches the template guide.
4) Insert the router bit into collet and tighten.
5) Set router bit height as shown in
illustration D4
. Refer to table in relevant section.
STANDARD 12,7mm (1/2") HALF BLIND DOVETAIL JOINT
Illustration E
Use the standard template . Both parts of joint are routed at same time.
Edge Guide Information
Joint Description
Diameter Colour
Position
Ø Guide
Dimensions
Router Bit
Cutting depth
Ø 10mm
Silver
U1
12,7mm (1/2“)
Half Blind
FD300 & 600
Ø 10mm
Silver
F1
15,8mm
5/8“
Ø ½“ x ½“
Ø 12,7 x 12,7mm
x 14deg.
17mm
11/16“
