Festool VS600 Supplementary Manual

Procedure for half blind dovetails

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VS600 Jointing System — Procedure for Half Blind Dovetails

A Step by Step Procedure for these templates: SZ14 and SZ20

Template SZ14 - Half Blind Dovetail

for wood thickness .63 - .79" (26-20mm)*

Cutters: 490 991 (HSS); 490 990 (carbide)

for wood thickness .63 - .79" (26-20mm)*

Cutters: 490 991 (HSS);

490 990 (carbide)

* wood thickness measurements refer to front/back

piece only - sides can be thinner.

Install the copying ring. The ring should be the

one that came with the SZ14 or SZ20

template or one that fits in the template

grooves exactly.

Install the appropriate bit in the router.

Cutters: 490 991 (HSS)

490 990 (carbide)

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Page 1 Install the copying ring. The ring should be the one that came with the SZ14 or SZ20 template or one that fits in the template grooves exactly. Install the appropriate bit in the router. Cutters: 490 991 (HSS) 490 990 (carbide) www.festool-usa.com Page 1 of 5...
Page 2 I lower the template and adjust the two black positioners so they are in the "D" window. I move the black positioner left and right until the arrows are touching the flat side of the "D" and lock it in that place. www.festool-usa.com Page 2 of 5...
Page 3 "B" on the right. Position the sidepiece with the inside edge facing front and touching the underside of the template. Make sure the front/back piece is touching the backside of the sidepiece end. www.festool-usa.com Page 3 of 5...
Page 4 I plunge to the preset point and lock the plunge setting. I also adjust the dust hood so that it allows free movement of the router on the template — including room to cut the tails. www.festool-usa.com Page 4 of 5...
Page 5 Since many cabinets have drawers with 1/2" sides and 3/4" fronts, the upper example is just that and did not require any change to the set-up. It can even do 1/2-blind dovetails with a rabbet front. www.festool-usa.com Page 5 of 5...