Dovetails; Slotting - Grizzly WOOD MILL G9959 Instruction Manual

Dovetails

The Model G9959/77 are capable of producing
dovetails with a high degree of accuracy. Spacing
can be as accurate as 0.001" (one thousandth of
an inch). A clear understanding of dovetail setup,
use of cutters and spacing technique is neces-
sary to realize the full potential of this feature.
Please consult with the local library, technical col-
lege or training seminars for more information
about producing dovetails should you have fur-
ther questions.
Figure 23. Cutting very accurate dovetails.
G9959/G9977 Wood Mill

Slotting

The Model G9959/G9977 can produce slots in
wood and metal. Shapes range from dovetail,
round bottom, blind and through slots. Slot sizes
are limited to 3" in wood and
to use cutters or bits that are capable of making
an end cut (plunging) when producing blind slots.
See Figure 24 and 25 for examples of end cut-
ting and non end cutting bits.
End
Cutting
Figure 24. Cutting edges meet at center on end
cutting bits.
End
Cutting
Figure 25. Cutting edges meet at center on
plunging router bits.
3
⁄ " in steel. Be sure
4
Non
End
Cutting
Non
End
Cutting
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