VJS/TG/JIG
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Cross-cutting with a Router
The flat side of the router base can be used
against the edge of the right hand extrusion for
grooving or trimming. Ensure that the end of the
front and back short extrusions are not proud, so
they do not foul the base of the tool. The base
plate offset will need to be allowed for to give the
true cut line.
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Measure edge of left-hand router base plate
to right side of cutting edge, this will give the
offset.
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Mark cutline on the board and measure offset
to left of pencil line, at each end of line.
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Set right hand extrusion to offset line.
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Clamp jig using two or three clamps
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Set cutter depth.
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Plug in router, plunge down and rout across
board in a series of passes, until final depth
of cut is reached.
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Release plunge.
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Switch off router and remove.
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Remove clamps and jig from workpiece.
Component
Router up
against edge
of jig.
Crosscutting with the router
X= Offset distance required from edge of
jig to edge of cutter.
Spelch block
Workpiece
X
Check squareness of jig before use.
When cutting tenons on narrow
materials, a waste piece of material of
the same thickness of the component
will be needed to support the other
end of the jig.
Ensure the jig sits and is clamped
properly to the component.
Clamps
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