INTRODUCTION Woodstock International, Inc. is proud to offer the Model D2796 12" Dovetail Jig. Suitable for production work or small scale dovetail joinery, the Model D2796 enables you to simultaneously cut tails and pins with a router, " guide bushing, and 14°...
Wear a hat or other protective head wear if your hair is long. 11. NEVER STAND OR LEAN ON TOOL. Woodstock Intl., Inc. D2796 12. USE SAFETY GLASSES AND EAR PRO- TECTION. Also use a DUST MASK if the cut- ting operation is dusty.
Figure 1 shows the dovetail jig with handles. NOTICE Save all containers and packing materials until you are satisfied that your Model D2796 has arrived in good condition. Freight company adjusters will want to inspect those materials in the event that a freight claim must be made.
The term “half-blind” refers to the fact that the pins and tails can only be seen from the side. The Model D2796 is capable of handling material up to 1 " thick and up to 12" wide.
⁄ " template; stock width should be • ⁄ " template; stock width should be 1 - 6 - PREPARATION Figure 6 shows the pieces laid out for labeling. ⁄ ⁄ " increments ⁄ " increments Woodstock Intl., Inc. D2796...
Template Knob Fence Knob Figure 7 shows the adjustment locations for the dovetail jig. Woodstock Intl., Inc. D2796 NOTICE When describing adjustments and operations in this manual, reference is made to the pieces being joined as fronts, backs or sides. These pieces indi- cate drawer fronts, backs, and sides.
Figure 9. Center drawer piece under the template fingers. NOTICE Since tails and pins are routed in one operation, drawer sides must be offset. The amount of offset is equal to the width of one template finger. Woodstock Intl., Inc. D2796...
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Figure 9B. Offset the two drawer pieces by width of a tem- plate finger. Woodstock Intl., Inc. D2796 The dovetail jig is capable of processing (2) sets of joints at one time if the sum of the widths of both sets is less than 12".
Figure 14 shows the template set back an additional a 1" thick board. The inside faces are showing. 7/8" or Less ⁄ " thick ", add " to the ". Then, set the 7/8" than ⁄ ". " for Woodstock Intl., Inc. D2796...
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Make adjust- ments to the template and re-measure both posi- tions. Woodstock Intl., Inc. D2796 - 11 -...
Figure 16. (Bottom) Measure distance from edge of router base to the outside edge of guide bushing. Figure 17. Fence adjustment away from front of template fingers. Woodstock Intl., Inc. D2796 Page 13 Chart: Distance found at the meeting point...
Make sure that the bit is clear of the workpiece. " shank. Figure 18 shows the dovetail jig set up for use. The inside faces of the boards are showing. Woodstock Intl., Inc. D2796...
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Figure 19 shows the dovetail jig in use. Woodstock Intl., Inc. D2796 ", cut it Figure 20 shows a finished drawer and 2 sides ready to be joined.
Refer to the procedure described above for fence adjustment. See Figure 23. Figure 22 shows excessive fit. Woodstock Intl., Inc. D2796 Figure 23. Adjust fence towards template. INCOMPLETE FIT An incomplete fit occurs when the side piece protrudes from the end of the front or back piece.
Too Big Too Small Figure 28. Precise depth adjustment of router bit is crucial to tight fitting dovetail joints. Always use scrap wood to test set up before using expensive wood. Woodstock Intl., Inc. D2796 ⁄ ". Template Guide Bushing...
Figure 30. The wood stock must be clamped parallel to one another and tight against the side stops. Woodstock Intl., Inc. D2796 Figure 31. Adjust the fence so that it is parallel to the front edge of the template fingers.
- 20 - CLOSURE The following pages contain general specifications, a parts diagram and list, and index for your Model D2796 Dovetail Jig. If you need parts or help in assembling your jig, or if you need operational information, we encourage you to contact your dealer.
PHLP HD SCREW M5 - 0.8 x 12 TOOL DATA D2796 DOVETAIL JIG DESCRIPTION " " " to 1 " " to 1 " " with " Template " with " Template " with " Template " Dovetail with " Shank " O.D. Woodstock Intl., Inc. D2796...
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