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Mounting the Jig

Mount the jig onto a firm and stable workbench at a

comfortable height, remembering that the router sits on

top of the jig. The jig must be mounted close to the front

edge so as to leave clear passage for the timber to the

front, vertical clamp. Also, leave ample clearance to the

rear of the jig to accommodate the longest length of

timber you are likely to want to work with in the dovetail

jig.

There are two mounting holes to either side of the jig

allowing permanent attachment to a workbench

or similar stable base. Where work space is limited, the

same holes can be mounted to a movable base that

can be secured in the jaws of a vice or to the top of a

workbench using 'F' or 'G' clamps, see fig A. The jig can

then be stored away when not in use.

Fig A

Preparation of Timber

As with all joinery work, the drawer or box components

must be sized and cut square and accurately. It is

preferable that the width of the timber increases in

1/2" measurement (i.e. 5", 5 1/2", 6", 6 1/2", etc.) as this

will give a series of fully-formed dovetails without part

formed pins or sockets at the ends.

It is a good idea to identify the drawer pieces, see fig B

so that they are positioned correctly in the jig.

Fig B

DOVETAIL JIG ASSEMBLY & SETUP

Router Cutter

Supplied with three Axcaliber 1/4" shank cutters,

(7˚dovetail/ straight), see fig C. You can also purchase

8mm or 1/2" shank cutters. You will need to use one of

the two guide bushes, these are included in the boxed

kit. To attach to the router a guide bush adaptor to suit

the make of router will need to be purchased, see fig D.

1/4" Shank,

13.55mm

Dovetail Cutter

Straight Cutter

A selection of different makes of

router guide bush adaptors

Screw together the guide bush and fixing ring, fix this

to the base of the router, with the flange section facing

downwards out of the bottom of the router, this will run

on the template. It is important that the cutter is totally

central within the located guide bush, if unsure check

with a centralising cone (not supplied), see fig E-F.

3/4" guide bush

'K' Mark

1/4" Shank,

10.39mm

12.5mm Box

Joint Cutter

Locking ring

Flange facing down

Fig C

Fig D

Fig E-F