THE FMT PRO JIG
FMT PRO
CHAPTER 3
The Clamp Plate and Clamping
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The FMT Pro Jig
The Clamp Plate and Clamping
The Table
Jig Operation Concept
Safety and Router Operation
Wood Preparation
3-1
The clamp plate
➀
is adjustable up to 30˚ from vertical and
is held securely by two quadrant knobs
➁
. A set-screw
➂
allows for
positive return to 90˚.
To ensure flush and in-plane joints, it may
be necessary to adjust the clamp-plate angle.
See Appendix II, Jig
Adjustments.
An angle scale is provided, with an indicator adjustable
to zero
➃
.
m
The clamp plate and cam-clamps are a self contained clamping
area.
Under no circumstances should any other jig component be
used for clamping and no auxiliary clamping method used, other
than as illustrated in this guide.
10
20
30
0
1
3
2
4
3-2
The two clamps are powerful cam-action rocking-arm
clamps with capacity from zero to 3"[76mm]. The T-bolt is inserted
directly into the T-slot opening
➀
, moved to desired position and
brass thumb nut lightly tightened. Normally tenon workpieces
will be clamped vertically
➁
, and mortise workpieces horizontally
like this
➂
, or...
2
3
1
1
3-3
…like this
➂
. For clamping very small workpieces see
Chapter 4, Small Joints.
3
3-4
Never force a cam-action clamp. It has great leverage, and
using excessive force may damage the workpiece. The powerful
clamp, combined with a non-slip clamping surface, requires only
moderate clamping pressure to hold the workpiece securely in
place.
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