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TREND DJ300 Manual

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DOVETAIL JIG

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  • Page 1 DJ300 DOVETAIL JIG...
  • Page 2 DJ300 ITEMS ENCLOSED & DESCRIPTION OF PARTS ” (12.7mm) Dovetail template 4 x Template bracket screws 1 x Jig body countersunk socket head 1 x Hex key - ” (3.2mm) A/F 1 x Front clamping bar (short) with abrasive 2 x Template bracket complete with...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    DJ300 distortion. A distorted collet should be SAFETY PRECAUTIONS discarded, as it can cause vibration and damage the shank. Always switch off the power and unplug the Do not overtighten collet as this will score the router when changing cutters or when making shank and create a weakness.
  • Page 4 DJ300 ASSEMBLY Using the drawing below as a guide to assemble the jig. 21 18 1. Clamp knob female 12. Edge guide washer 2. Nylon spacer 13. Clamp bar set bolt UNC ” - 20 x 1 ” (long) 3. Clamping bar - short 14.
  • Page 5 (20) from inside the jig body (16). Tighten also required for the 1/4” (6.35mm) template using the spanner enclosed. Repeat for the accessory ref. DJ300/01). other bolt assembly. Attach the aluminium template (7) to the Fit the edge guides marked 1L (left-hand) &...

  • Page 6: Template Specification

    L120 (UK & Pitch width is 21.5mm. Eire), C041 (Europe) Optional ” (6.35mm) Lapped Dovetail Template Ref. DJ300/01 The size of dovetail is ” (6.35mm) and is ideal for small boxes and small drawers. The template includes a 7.74mm guide Pin Depth bush (ref.
  • Page 7 DJ300 Standard ” (12.7mm) Dovetail Included with Dovetail Jig Template No. 1 Edge Guides for ” (12.7mm) Lapped Dovetails No. 2 Edge Guides for ” (12.7mm) Rebated Dovetails Supplied with 15.7mm diameter bush (ref. GB157) DJ300/01 Included with ” (6.35mm) ”...
  • Page 8 DJ300 Mounting Instructions Attaching Jig to Workbench The jig should be secured to a workbench or false work surface with the four screws supplied. A false surface will protect the workbench and can be quickly clamped with quick release clamps.

  • Page 9: Setting-Up The Router

    DJ300 Setting-up the Router Fit the ” (12.7mm) dovetail cutter keeping of the shank length in the collet. Fit the guide bush to the base of the router. Adjust the height of the cutter so that it protrudes approximately 17mm from the base of the router for ”...

  • Page 10: Timber Preparation

    DJ300 TIMBER PREPARATION It is important to plan your work before starting Inside to save set-up time and avoid costly mistakes. Back Both sides of the jig can be used to make the dovetail joints. However, only clamp one pair into the jig at any one time to ensure it is clamped securely.
  • Page 11 DJ300 Timber Widths ” (12.7mm) Dovetail Template (21.5 mm pitch with 3mm offset line) Any width of timber up to 300mm wide can be No. of whole tails dovetail jointed. To obtain a symmetrical joint 9... with full tails and pins at each end, see the 21.5...

  • Page 12: Operation

    DJ300 OPERATION IMPORTANT! Setting-up for Dovetailing When using (6.35mm) 4” dovetail template the minimum With the standard (12.7mm) 2” material thickness is 8mm. A Dovetail Template or the optional ” 6mm packing piece (plywood (6.35mm) Dovetail template. or MDF) behind the front bar...
  • Page 13 DJ300 Slacken the brass thumb screw (1). Using the spanner supplied (2), adjust the position of the lock-nuts until the back of the template slots align with the Template Setting Line (3). 1/2” (12.7mm) Dovetail Template Optional 1/4” (6.35mm) Template 15mm 7.5mm...
  • Page 14 DJ300 Routing the Joint Start up the router and make one very light cut from right to left, machining only the front edge. This will prevent chipping out at the next stage. Now carefully rout from left to right following the guide bush in each of the slots.
  • Page 15 DJ300 Rebated Dovetails The technique for setting and routing rebated dovetails are similar to flush lapped dovetails except, the drawer front and side are routed separately and the drawer front must overhang the jig when routing to allow for the rebate.
  • Page 16 DJ300 Using Place the drawer front under the top clamp (1) ” (9.5mm) and make sure it is flush with the ” (9.5mm) scrap timber timber. Slide the drawer front until the offset line aligns with the left edge of the first slot (2).
  • Page 17 DJ300 IMPORTANT! Referring to the marking out of the timber on page 10 please place even numbers against the left-hand edge guide and the odd numbers against the right- hand edge guide when routing. Routing the Drawer Front Fit the correct guide bush and cutter.
  • Page 18 DJ300 Comb Jointing with the Optional Comb Template The comb template is secured to the jig in the same manner as the dovetail templates. Use No.2 Edge Guides The GB157 guide bush as supplied with the for the Comb Template standard jig should be used together with a 12.55mm dia.

  • Page 19: Setting Up The Jig

    DJ300 ” (12.7mm) Comb Template Timber Widths (25.4mm pitch with Symmetrical Sockets) No. of Sockets Any width of timber up to 300mm wide 9... can be comb jointed, however to 38.1 63.5 88.9 114.3 139.7 165.1 190.5 215.9 241.3 obtain an even looking symmetrical...
  • Page 20 DJ300 Remove the template (1), slide the edge guide up against the box side (2) held under the front clamp. Then tighten the edge guide securing screw (3). Repeat the setting up operation for the right-hand side edge guide using the right- hand off-set line.
  • Page 21 DJ300 DJ300 SPARE PARTS LIST v7.0 11/2001 Item Qty. Description Ref. DJ300 Jig Body c/w Studs (pre 02/2001) WP-DJ300/01 DJ300 Jig Body Embossed (post 02/2001) WP-DJ300/01A Front Clamping Bar - short WP-DJ300/02 Top Clamping Bar - long WP-DJ300/03 Clamp Knob Male UNC ”...
  • Page 22 DJ300 v7.0 11/2001 DJ300 SPARE PARTS DIAGRAMS WP-DJ300/36 Clamp Knob Conversion Kit (Pre 02/2001) -22-...
  • Page 23 DJ300 v7.0 11/2001 DJ300/01 S31/11 x 1/4 STC C154X8MMTC DJ300/02 3/76 x 1/4TC C021AX8MMTC -23-...

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    DJ300 TROUBLE SHOOTING Tear out - this occurs when cutting across the grain and can be overcome by scribing the ends of the timber with a marking knife or gauge at the height of the cutter. Dovetail joint too loose - increase depth adjustment of cutter.
  • Page 25 WWW: __________www.trendmachinery.co.uk RECYCLABLE © Copyright Trend 2001. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form without prior permission. Our policy of continuous improvement means that specifications may change without notice. Trend Machinery and Cutting Tools...

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