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be joined should be fl ush with the front of the tool housing. This will allow for placing a vertical element to be joined in front of it.
Use the left horizontal stop to position the element to be joined in the desired position to make the joint (VIII).
Tighten the horizontal clamp knobs so that the clamp is close to the element to be joined but does not restrict its movement.
Check the position of the element to be joined, then turn the horizontal clamp lever towards the front of the tool to immobilise the
element to be joined.
Caution! The clamp should be set so that the turning of the clamp lever allows the element to be joined to be inserted and fi xed
without the additional use of the clamping knobs.
Caution! Do not apply excessive force when turning the lever. If there is too much resistance when turning the lever, withdraw the
lever and adjust the clamp knobs so that the turning of the lever locks the element without excessive force. This will protect the
clamping mechanism from damage.
Turn the vertical clamp lever towards the bottom of the tool. Loosen the vertical clamp knobs.
Insert the vertical element to be joined. The material to be joined should be under the backstop and have contact with the vertical
edge of the frame (IX). As with the horizontal element, adjust the knobs so that the element to be joined can be fi xed by turning
the lever.
Adjust the left vertical stop to 12.7 mm / 1/2" relative to the right side of the horizontal stop (X). This is an off set corresponding to
the width of the template element (tine).
Set the left side of the element to be joined on the left side of the vertical stop.
Position the vertical element so that its top edge is fl ush with the top surface of the horizontal element (IV).
Turn the vertical clamp lever to immobilise the vertical element in the tool.
Caution! Use the right horizontal and vertical stops to secure and align the larger elements to be joined more centrally in the
template.
Simultaneous cutting of two joints
Use the stops on the right with the second pair of elements to be joined to allow two dovetail joints to be made at the same time
(XI).
The use of left or right clamping knobs allows the elements to be joined and set on one side without aff ecting the setting on the
other side. In this case, the knob is used instead of the clamp levers.
Once the stops are in the correct position, align the elements to be joined at the same level and avoid readjustment of the stops.
This is only possible if the elements to be joined are of the same size.
Instead, once the correct off set between the vertical and horizontal stops is set, the spacer can be cut from a small piece of wood.
This will enable the off set position to be set quickly and accurately, even with diff erent sizes of the elements to be joined.
Template position adjustment
To adjust the template position unscrew the template position knobs and adjust the template position to the thickness of the ele-
ment to be joined making sure that the template is aligned on both sides. The template's face should be approximately 2.5 mm
from the front edge of the vertical element (XII).
Backstop adjustment
The backstop controls the depth of the female cuts, limiting the movement of the router base.
There are no fi xed distance values because the distance depends on the size of the router base and the thickness of the elements
to be joined.
The distance should be determined according to the following formula:
Distance = (2 x thickness of the vertical element to be joined) + (1/2 x router base width) – (bit radius)
This is the measurement from the backstop to the end of the template cuts (tines). When using the recommended 12.7 mm / 1/2"
dovetail bit, the cutting radius will be 6.35 mm (1/4").
Caution! When using a router without a fully round base (a router with 2 fl at sides of the base), measure the distance from the
centre of the base to the end of the edge closer to the centre of the base. When working with the router, remember to work to the
side of the base that has been measured. If the widest base distance is set, there is a risk of the bit coming into contact with the
template. In this case, use the side of the base closer to the bit.
Cutting the dovetail joints
Ensure that the router and the tool are correctly set according to the above recommendations. It is advisable to make a trial cut on
the waste material, especially if it is the fi rst cut with the tool.
Use protective clothing including: a dust mask if there is a risk of inhaling toxic particles, for example when working with wooden
composite material.
Set the router speed so that it is not faster than the speed of the bit used.
Place the router over the template with the bit in such a position that it does not touch the material to be cut, but is in the ideal
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