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Troubleshooting....................9 Notes & Warranty....................10-11 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Kurt Dovetail vise. The dovetail vise is a 5 axis vise meant for cutting dovetail parts or dovetail stock. The dovetail ensures a firm grip on the part while allowing access to the part for 5-axis machining.
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Installation & Assembly Guide The dovetail vise is a precision tool and must be handled carefully. Begin by following the steps listed. 1. Clean the bottom of the vise. 2. Make sure the surface that the vise is being mounted to is clean and level.
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DTR10 Exploded Drawing ENGLISH | DTR10 Exploded Drawing...
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DT20 Exploded Drawing ENGLISH | DT20 Exploded Drawing...
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Reversible Jaw Instructions The DTR10 and DTR20 have a reversible movable jaw. The DT20 vise does not. Follow the directions below to reverse the jaw. 1. Loosen the set screw in the part of the movable jaw that protrudes through the stationary jaw. This set screw retains the movable jaw to the stationary jaw.
Maintenance Schedule It is very important to perform regular maintenance on your Kurt vise. Improper maintenance will result in poor vise performance and will void your warranty. Daily / Weekly 1. Remove chips from surface of vise. 2. Visually inspect for damage and cleanliness.
-Kurt can provide a schematic of the hole pattern to help make a fixture plate. -Kurt sells an adapter plate (BP8) that will allow the vise to be adapted to almost any machine table. Troubleshooting | ENGLISH...
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Maintenance Log/Notes: Vise Data Use this to fill out information about your vise for quick reference. Purchase Date: _______ - _______- _______ Purchase Order: _______________________ Purchased From: _______________________ Delivery Date: _______________________ Serial No.: _______________________ Note: Make sure to register your warranty online at kurtworkholding.com ENGLISH | Maintenance Log/Notes...
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The sole obligation of Kurt Manufacturing Company, Inc. (Kurt) and the purchaser’s SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY hereunder, shall be limited to the replacement or repair of any Kurt product or part (by an authorized Kurt technician) which are returned to Kurt Manufacturing Company’s place of business, transportation, shipping and postal charges prepaid, and there determined by Kurt Manufacturing Company to be covered by the warranty contained herein.
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Thank you for your purchase! If you have any feedback or questions. Please contact us at: workholding@kurt.com 1-877-226-7823 Like, Tweet, and Subscribe to us! Troubleshooting Tips...