Cutting Joints; Cutting A Half Blind Dovetail Joint - General Dovetailer Manual Del Usuario

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3. FIG.7 shows the dimension of the
dovetail joint affected by the
cutter height.
NOTE: Setting this height affects
the length of the Tails and the depth
of the Pins.
4. Now that the router is set up,
you need to reset the Depth
Adjuster Plate
of the pins. (FIG. 8) Set the
depth gauge for the length of
the "PINS". This should be
equal to the thickness of the
wood used for the "TAILS"
board. (FIG. 9)

CUTTING JOINTS

Note: Always cut the "TAILS" side of the joint first.

CUTTInG a HalF BlInD DOveTaIl JOInT

1. When cutting a half-blind dovetail joint, using the included
dovetail cutter, start with a bit height setting equal to the
depth of the joint you desire. (FIG. 7)
2. Cut a test joint with scrap wood to confirm the fit of the
joint. If the boards do not fit together easily, the joint
may be too tight. The joint can be made looser or
tighter by setting the cutter depth shallower or deeper
as shown in FIG. 8.
3. Mark the center of your board, then center the mark on
any one of the guide teeth in the "TAILS" portion of the jig.
4. Make sure the outside face of the board faces inwards
towards the clamp.
5. Tighten.
FIG. 7
for the length
FIG. 8
FIG. 9
PINS
OUTSIDE FACE
TAILS
7