DeWalt DW682 Instruction Manual page 15

D. Next, adjust the fence up by an amount equal to the desired
offset. Use the scale and pointer located on the right side of the
tool under the fence lock knob.
E. Clamp the second workpiece, align the tool and make the
plunge cut.
F. Glue, assemble and clamp the joint.
5. EDGE MITER JOINTS (See Figure 25)
Edge miters are most commonly used in box structures or for
making multisided pedestals where you would like to hide the end
grain. Once again, biscuit joinery is an outstanding method to use
both for added strength as well as ease of assembly. Follow the
steps below to assemble a 90° joint.
A. Position the workpieces as they are to be assembled and layout
biscuit locations on the outside of the joint.
B. Set up tool by first setting fence angle to 90°. Make the fence
adjustment such that the biscuit is located toward the inside of
the joint where the material is thicker, then select the biscuit size
so that the blade does not protrude through the outside wall
when the cut is made (see Figure 26).
C. Clamp the workpiece and align the tool as shown in column in
Figure 27.
D. Turn on the tool and make the plunge cut.
E. Glue, assemble and clamp the joint.
F. For joints other than 90° see outside registration column
Figure 28 for proper fence angle setting.
The above method will produce a joint where the outside surfaces
of the joint are aligned. If you wish to produce a joint where the
inside surfaces are aligned, use the following procedures for a 90°
joint.
A. Position workpieces as they are to be assembled.
FIG 25
FIG 26
POSITION BISCUIT
CLOSER TO INSIDE
EDGE TO INCREASE
DIMENSION "A"
FIG 27
REVERSE 45° BEVEL:
ALLOWS OUTSIDE
REGISTRATION ON MITER JOINTS.
(NOTE: The tool is registered against the
outside surface.)
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INSIDE
EDGE
A