Cutting A Dado
Place the True Trac Dado Jig over the True Trac extrusion and
adjust the position of the guide rail to the desired. The True Trac Dado
Jig pivot plate contains an alignment indicator that will closely
correspond to the left edge of the dado when the pivot plate is against
the left stop. It is best to make a test cut and compare the actual position
with the indicator. Any variation is the result of mounting the router a little
off center or runout in the router. A user can quickly note the alignment
of the test cut versus the indicator and use this knowledge to set up
future cuts accurately and easily.
DO NOT TURN ON THE ROUTER BEFORE INSERTING THE ROUTER
COMPLETELY INTO THE JIG. DAMAGE TO THE JIG AND POSSIBLE SERIOUS
INJURY MAY OCCUR.
Once the track is in position,
clamp the track firmly in place
and place the jig over the
track with the center hole located off the edge of the material. Place the router with bit set to the
desired depth onto the jig. If using a bushing, make sure the router is fully inserted into the pivot
plate. Firmly hold the router and jig assembly while simultaneously gently pressing the assembly
to the left so the pivot plate is against the left side of the jig (toward the track).
Turn on the router, and with a slow smooth action, slide the assembly along the True Trac
rail making a cut. Once the end of the cut is reached, and without turning off or lifting the router,
move the pivot plate against the right hand set plate and slide the jig assembly along the guide
toward the user. Repeat sliding the jig assembly as necessary to clean out the middle of the dado.
The router cannot move outside the area of your perfect dado.
Turn off the router and wait until the bit stops turning. Then and only then can you
remove the router and jig from the workpiece.
The True Trac Dado Jig is the perfect solution for perfect dados quickly and easily.
Replacement parts are available for any damaged items. Some woodworkers may also like
to have an extra pivot plate for other routers. If you damage the jig by accidently lifting the router
bit while it is still turning, just give us a call. We sell replacement parts for a reasonable price.
For videos and additional instructions visit our website. We recommend that all users read
these instructions carefully and visit our website for updates and additional information.
Patent pending.
Align the proper notch to
match your bit size. 1/4"
bit shown.
