microjig Matchfit DOVETAIL CLAMP PRO Instruction Manual

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MODEL # MF-1004

DADO STOP PRO

DOVETAIL CLAMP PRO

MODEL # DVC-1177K2

Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Page 1 MODEL # MF-1004 DADO STOP PRO DOVETAIL CLAMP PRO MODEL # DVC-1177K2 Instruction Manual v1.1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Read the Important Safety Disclaimers in this manual prior to use. v 7.0 Keep manual for future reference. Read the Important Safety Disclaimers in this manual prior to use. Keep manual for future reference.
Page 2 Get started creating your own track system. Watch the instructional video: MICROJIG.com/videos/matchfit Your MATCHFIT Dovetail Clamp Pro includes the following items: DVC-538 - Dovetail Clamps (2 Single) SG-133 - Setup Gauge MB-050-0514 - 1/2" 14° Dovetail Router Bit (1/2" Shank)
Page 3: Table Of Contents
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Page 4: Introduction
WORK SAFER. WORK SMARTER. Congratulations on your purchase of the MATCHFIT Dovetail Clamp Pro. We know your projects are a labor of love just like our products are to us. That’s why we put ourselves in your workshop, imagining every way you’ll use and experience our family of products.
Page 5: Operation Precautions & Safety
Make sure you are familiar with the operation of your tools before attempting any of the techniques presented within this manual. MICROJIG Inc. assumes no liability for any product not manufactured by it. The user must take all necessary precautions when operating power tools as recommended by their manufacturers and as required by any prudent tool user.
Page 6 Do not use this tool if any components are damaged. A sharp, clean carbide-tipped Contact MICROJIG for saw blade should be used replacement parts. when cutting jig parts or (contact information on relief grooves.
Page 7: Matchfit Set Up Gauge
USING THE MATCHFIT SET UP GAUGE A. ¼” RELIEF GROOVE DEPTH GAUGE • 1/4" Relief • Dovetail Groove Track 1. Prior to cutting dovetail tracks with the included MATCHFIT Dovetail Router Bit, it’s a good idea to remove some of the waste material. Doing so will result in cleaner cuts, reduce stress on your router, and extend the lifespan of your router bit.
Page 8 USING THE MATCHFIT SET UP GAUGE B. 3/8” DOVETAIL BIT DEPTH GAUGE 1. The MATCHFIT Setup Gauge features a 3/8” (.375”) depth gauge to quickly and easily set the MATCHFIT Dovetail Router Bit’s cutting depth. However, the bit’s built-in roundover creates a tolerance range of .365-.395”.
Page 9: Matchfit Dovetail Router Bit
MATCHFIT DOVETAIL ROUTER BIT The MATCHFIT System was designed around a standard 1/2” 14-degree dovetail profile because it is one of the most common, accessible dovetail router bits on the market. The MATCHFIT Dovetail Router Bit improves on its design, and is optimized for routing MATCHFIT dovetail tracks for jigs and fixtures.
Page 10 MATCHFIT DOVETAIL ROUTER BIT FEATURES CONT. A deeper cut will produce a The 1/16” roundover with flare more pronounced roundover. edge automatically rounds Refer to the adiagram below. over the top edge of the dovetail track in one pass. This virtually eliminates the need to sand, and prevents material from binding in the tracks.
Page 11 MATCHFIT DOVETAIL ROUTER BIT routing dovetail tracks into OPERATION dense hardwood, cutting 1/4” relief grooves beforehand is strongly recommended. When routing dovetail tracks in an intersecting grid formation, route across the grain before routing along the grain to reduce tear-out at the intersections.
Page 12: Matchfit Dovetail Clamps
MATCHFIT DOVETAIL CLAMPS MATCHFIT Dovetail Clamps offer the functionality of traditional track clamps without the expensive T-track. Its head is forged into a standard dovetail profile, allowing you to put a track anywhere you need one and secure material anywhere along the track, with just a router bit. 14º...
Page 13 MATCHFIT DOVETAIL CLAMPS OPERATION Insert the MATCHFIT Dovetail To reverse the clamp arm, Clamps into 1/2” 14-degree, loosen the screw with a 3/8” deep dovetail track, 4mm or 5/32" allen key. and turn handle clockwise to tighten the clamp.
Page 14: Matchfit Dovetail Hardware
MATCHFIT DOVETAIL HARDWARE MATCHFIT Dovetail Hardware uses the same standard 1/2” 14-degree dovetail profile as the Dovetail Clamps and Router Bit. Its low-profile design makes Dovetail Hardware ideal for fences, stops and hold-downs when strong clamping pressure is not needed. When used in dovetail tracks cut in a grid formation, jigs can be set to any angle and locked in place, fast.
Page 15 MATCHFIT DOVETAIL HARDWARE OPERATION Jigs require 3/16" or 1/4" diameter hole or slot to accommodate the Dovetail Hardware’s 10-32 screws. For Dovetail Track Nuts, insert 10-32 screw into a counterbored hole from the top of the material. Thread into the track nut before inserting the Dovetail Track Nut into a dovetail track.
Page 16 MATCHFIT DOVETAIL HARDWARE OPERATION Once in position, tighten the screws to lock the Dovetail track nuts in place. Wooden raiser block with dovetail track The Nylon Shoulder Washers included are compatible with the accessory notches found throughout the GRR-RIPPER line of products. Simply add shoulder washers to the Dovetail Track Screws before the knobs, attach to the GRR-RIPPER, and tighten.
Page 17: Combo Tall Fence / Jointing Sled Plans
COMBO TALL FENCE / JOINTING SLED PLANS FREE PLANS Start using your Dovetail Clamp Pro kit today with this simple plan that will show you how to build a Combo Tall Fence / Jointing Sled. This jig makes it easy to add height to your table saw, band saw, and router table fence, or usa as a jointing sled to cut a straight edge on rough or live edge stock.
Page 18 COMBO TALL FENCE / JOINTING SLED PLANS FREE PLANS STEP 3 STEP 3 - ROUTE DOVETAIL TRACKS Using the MATCHFIT Dovetail Router Bit provided, set the cutting depth to desired depth between .365” and .395”. Refer to the cutting depth guide on page 10 of this manual. Route dovetail tracks in the same locations as the relief grooves.
Page 19 There’s no limit to what you can build with the MATCHFIT System. The only question is, “Where to start?” Visit microjig.com/matchfitprojects to access our library of free jig plans and tutorial videos.
Page 20 Taiwan. MATCHFIT Dado Stop and Setup Gauge made in the USA. A true MICROJIG innovation. MATCHFIT Dovetail Clamp designed in the USA, made in © 2019 US Patent # 10,099,398 • MICROJIG.com Taiwan. MATCHFIT Dado Stop and Setup Gauge made in the USA. © 2017 • MICROJIG.com...

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