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Model No. 72069 Owner's Manual Dovetail Jig Visit us on the web at www.powertecproducts.com You will need this manual for safety instructions, operating procedures, and warranty. Put it and the original sales invoice in a safe, dry place for future reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS RECOMMENDED ROUTER BIT SPEEDS SAFETY RULES / WARNINGS BIT DIAMETER ..... MAXIMUM SPEED Up to 1"...
SAFETY RULES TOOL MAINTENANCE WARNING • Always unplug tool prior to inspection. For your own safety, read and understand all warnings and • Consult manual for specific maintaining and operating instructions before using any tool or equipment. adjusting procedures. WARNING • Keep tool lubricated and clean for a safe operation. •...
T-handle Hex Wrench Figure 1 TYPES OF DOVETAILS The POWERTEC 72069 Dovetail Jig is designed to cut Full Through Dovetails, Half Blind Dovetails and Dados. This Jig accommodates material thicknesses from 1/4" to 1-1/8" and up to 12" wide. Figure 2...
• Install the router bit as shown below. supplied with the Jig. NOTE: While the 72069 dovetail Jig kit includes the router bits and • Router must have a 1/2" collet for use with the 1/2" shank template guides to cut the basic dovetail joints, additional router bits are straight bit (D) and 1/2"...
NOTE: It is possible to join two workpieces of different thicknesses. The clamps on the 72069 series Jigs will hold wood from 1/4" to 1-1/8" thick. Use the following information as a guide to help you decide the thickness of wood for your projects.
Upper Stop Bar: Grips boards with even horizontal pressure. The upper stop bar is under-coated with a sandpaper strip for a strong hold. Mounting Holes x4: Use these mounting holes to permanently mount the 72069 Dovetail Jig to worktable.
THROUGH DOVETAILS Rout the Tails Items needed: a. Set up router with Dovetail Bit (E) and 3/4" O.D. Template guide. • Through/Box Template (B) Figure 14 b. Set the router bit depth, using the 3/4" slot on the • 13/32" Straight Bit (D) for Pins template marked tails/Box •...
HALF-BLIND DOVETAILS Rout Half-Blind Tails/Pins • Half-blind Dovetail Template (C) a. Set up router with Dovetail Bit (E) and 3/4" O.D. Template Guide. • 17/32", 7° Dovetail Bit (E) Figure 23 b. Set router bit depth, • 3/4" O.D. Template Guide, Ø19.1 using 3/4"...
BOX JOINTS SLIDING DOVETAIL JOINTS Box joints have straight protrusions that interlock and must be The Dovetail joint is a strong joint good for connecting fixed held together by glue. shelves to walls. Cutting the First Workpiece Cutting the Dado Board a.
ADJUST BIT HEIGHT 1. Use correct template guides provided Figure 36 The POWERTEC 72069 Dovetail Jig arrives fully factory with this unit for assembled. Accessory Templates (B) and (C) require some guiding router against adjustments. Use an 8mm wrench (not included) to adjust the template fingers.
30- DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY During the first 30 days after the date of purchase, if you are dissatisfied with the performance of this POWERTEC tool for any reason, you may return the tool to the retailer from which it was purchased for a full refund or exchange.
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