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From delicate 1/8" fingers to bold 3/4" joints to exciting new
box joint variations, your New INCRA IBOX is designed to
provide the perfect resource for your next joinery task. The
dual-pitch lead screw driven positioning engine controls both
pin width and spacing with a single adjustment knob while
INCRA's GlideLOCK™ adjustable miter bar provides smooth
tracking at either your table saw or router table. Before using
your New IBOX, please take the time to read this manual and
be sure to watch the included DVD for some exciting new box
joint techniques, tips and tricks.

SAFETY

Important safety instructions for using the INCRA IBOX
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Before using the INCRA IBOX, read and follow all instructions
and safety information in this manual.
°
When using the INCRA IBOX in conjunction with any other tool,
first read and follow all instructions and safety information in that
tool's owner's manual.
°
Always turn off the power and make sure that the bit or blade is
fully stationary before moving any part of the INCRA IBOX to
any new setting.
°
Always use a wooden handscrew clamp to secure your workpiece
to the INCRA IBOX before making any cut.
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Before making a cut, always make sure that the blade guards are in
place and that the fasteners that secure the stock ledges and blade
guards are securely tightened.
°
Wear safety glasses, hearing protection and follow all normal shop
safety practices.
Manufactured by Taylor Design Group, Inc. P.O. Box 810262 Dallas, TX 75381
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CONTENTS
Safety ................................................................ 1
Preliminary Setup ............................................ 2
Setting up at the Table Saw ............................ 3
Setting up at the Router Table ....................... 4
Operations - Cutting a Box Joint .................... 7
Tips and Techniques ......................................... 12
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When using the INCRA IBOX with other tools, make sure that all
safety guards and other safety equipment supplied by the manufac-
turer of that tool are securely in place and functional. Never let the
INCRA IBOX interfere with another tool's safety equipment.
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Keep hands safely clear of the bit or blade.
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DO NOT alter or modify the INCRA IBOX
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Do not attempt to use the INCRA IBOX with a "wobble" dado blade.
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Do not attempt to use the INCRA IBOX with any cutter smaller
than 1/8".
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If using with a SawStop table saw, put the SawStop in the Bypass
Mode before calibrating, adjusting, or checking blade clearances.
Return it to normal operation before making a cut.
°
To avoid contacting the metal IBox Fence body with your blade,
DO NOT use depth of cut settings greater than 7/8".
Before using the INCRA IBOX,
read and follow all of the
instructions and safety infor-
anual
mation in this owner's manual.
TM
©2020 by Taylor Design Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Summary of Contents for Incra IBOX

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    DO NOT alter or modify the INCRA IBOX fully stationary before moving any part of the INCRA IBOX to ° Do not attempt to use the INCRA IBOX with a “wobble” dado blade. any new setting. ° Do not attempt to use the INCRA IBOX with any cutter smaller °...
  • Page 2: Preliminary Setup

    “home” position, it setting up at the table saw, read the “Setting up at is a good place to start when moving the IBOX to a the Table Saw” section that follows. For the router new station.
  • Page 3: Setting Up At The Table Saw

    2, unplug your table saw and install your preferred left tilting saws or the right-hand slot for right tilting box joint blade. The INCRA IBOX works with saws. Now adjust the GlideLOCK™ expansion discs standard stack dado sets as well as 2-piece reversible...
  • Page 4: Setting Up At The Router Table

    1/2” then slide Continue by skipping ahead to the section the IBOX so that the cutter is inside the tall notch titled “STOCK LEDGES, BLADE GUARDS in the fence. Carefully slide the IBOX to the left or AND BACKING BOARD”...
  • Page 5: Stock Ledges, Blade Guards & Backing Board

    Assembly then tighten the (2) button head fasteners to the IBOX fence. Insert the (2) #10-24 x 3/8” button secure the fence to the bar. If you move the IBOX to head fasteners through the slotted holes in the fence another router table or your table saw, you will need and thread into the holes on the GlideLOCK™...
  • Page 6 Thread on (2) #10-32 rectangular nuts then slide the scraps. Hold the (2) blade guards with the square nuts into the T-slot on the front face of the IBOX cut corners facing the fence so that the low and high fence, Fig.
  • Page 7: Operations - Cutting A Box Joint

    3. Stock Ledges Apart, Pin Plates Together clarity, but a pencil mark will work just fine, Fig. 12. Bring the IBOX to your table. Loosen and slide the 2. Install Your Cutter or Blade of Choice blade guard to the side for a clear view. Also loosen...
  • Page 8 This “kiss” to the stock ledge that is on the other side calibration step zeros the IBOX to the edge of your of (and nearest to) the pin plates. Slide the cutter. Subsequent adjustments to the pin plates...
  • Page 9 7/8”. that holds the blade guard. Loosen the positioning lock knob located on the top of the IBOX fence and 5. Position and Secure Blade Guard rotate the red knob to open or close the pin plates...
  • Page 10 2. Step, Cut and Repeat - Front/Back Parts handscrew, Fig. 24. Slide the IBOX clear of the cutter then unclamp and move the board to set the groove previously cut over the pin plates. Re-clamp and cut again, Fig. 23. Repeat this step until you have completed the cuts across the width of your board.
  • Page 11 Repeat steps 3-6 on 5. Second Cut - Side Parts the remaining ends of the final 2 boards. Slide the IBOX clear of the cutter then unclamp and advance the board on the blade side stock ledge to 7. Assemble...
  • Page 12: Tips And Techniques

    New INCRA inch). After adjusting, always tighten the positioning IBOX! lock knob located on top of the IBOX fence extrusion. STOCK MARKING TIP Here’s a way to be sure that your wood is fully seated on the stock ledge before Fig.

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