Additional Tools Required; Mounting Instructions; Operation - Porter-Cable 4212 Instruction Manual

Dovetail jig

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ADDITIONAL TOOLS REQUIRED

The router that you use with this jig

 must accept the Porter-Cable template guides supplied with the

jig. (Adapters and sub-bases are available for most routers.)



must have a 1/2" collet for use with 4210 and 4212 jigs and the

4211 and 4213 accessory kits.



must have a 1/4" collet for use with the 4215 accessory kit.

NOTE: While the jigs and accessory kits include the router bits and template guides to make the basic dovetail

joints, additional router bits are required to make box joints.

NOTE: Always mount your jig to a solid work surface.

You can mount your jig permanently (Fig. B1) by using the pre-drilled holes (A) Fig B1) on each side of the base, or

you can mount the base to your work surface using clamps (Fig. B2).

Mount your workpiece in the jig properly. If the workpiece is not secure, it can be damaged when it moves.

The jigs utilize two mounting positions for workpieces - horizontal and vertical. Some joints require both, while

others require the use of a scrap board in the horizontal position (upper clamp) and the workpiece in the vertical

position (lower clamp).

Position your workpiece correctly left-to-right to produce symmetrical and tight-fitting joints.

Tear-out from the router bit can be reduced when scrap wood is positioned properly against the workpiece.

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