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Jointing is the process of cutting flat, square, straight edges on a
board. It’s typically done on a free-standing power jointer but can
be done on a router table for boards that are no thicker than the
cutting height of the router bit used. The Bench Dog ProFence
has integral slots to accept the included aluminum Jointer
Bars (12). When installed in pairs in the slots, these bars “shim
out” the outfeed subfence either 1/16" or 1/32".
1. Unplug the router and install a 1/2" diameter straight or
spiral up-cut router bit, setting the bit height according to the
capacity of the bit and the thickness of your stock.
2. From the back of the fence, loosen the 1" Round
Knobs (7) on the outfeed MDF Adjustable Fence Face (2).
3. Slide both Jointer Bars (12) behind the outfeed MDF
Adjustable Fence Face (2) in matching slots -- either the
second and fourth slots (to remove 1/32" of material) or
the first and third slots (to remove 1/16" of material).
Tighten the 1" Round Knobs (7).
4. Using a straightedge held flush against the outfeed MDF
Adjustable Fence Face (2) as a guide, adjust the fence to align
the outfeed side precisely with the cutting edge of the bit.
5. Remove the straightedge. From the back of the fence, loosen
the 1" Round Knobs (7) on both MDF Adjustable Fence
Faces (2) and slide the Fence Faces toward the bit to make the
gap between the faces and the bit as small as possible without
making contact. Tighten the 1" Round Knobs once the Fence
Faces are in position. Adjust the Bit Safety Guard (3).
6. Plug in the router and make a test cut in scrap stock. If
adjustments are needed, unplug the router and readjust the
fence position, using the straightedge as a guide. Then make
another test cut. Don’t be surprised if several adjustments are
required to achieve the final position.
