Instructions for C1367 Finger Joint BIT

INSTRUCTIONS FOR C1367

FINGER JOINT BIT

•Failure to follow theSE guide- lines will result in serious per- sonal injury.

•ALWAYS WEAR ANSI APPROVED EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN USING THIS BIT.

•The use of a router table is strongly recommended.

•Never feed lumber with the rotation of the bit.

•Follow the safety guidelines set forth by the manufacturer of the router and router table.

These router bits have sharp edges. use care while removing the waxy protective coating. Never turn on the router with the protective coating still on the bit.

The Model C1367 Finger Joint Bit is designed specifically for creating strong, tight-fitting end joints in 3⁄4" thick stock. The bit features tough carbide cutting surfaces and a ball-bearing roller guide. This bit can be used in either a hand- held router or in a router table. For best results, we recommend using a router rated at a minimum of 1 horsepower, mounted in a router table to ensure max- imum safety and efficiency.

The primary purpose of the Model C1367 router bit is to create extended lengths of 3⁄4" thick lumber by allow- ing the user to match and connect shorter lengths end-to-end. If handled carefully, clean, good-looking joints can be made which will stand up well to inspection.

Make certain the ends of your stock have good clean cuts which are square to the

the face and long edge. Lay out the pieces to be joined and match grain and color.

• Unplug

shaper

before

It is unlikely that you will be able to match grains exactly, but a close match of color

installing or adjusting cut-

and grain width can be quite attractive. The care you take here will depend upon

ter.

whether you plan to stain or paint the finished product. Once you have paired the

•

Keep all guards and anti-kick-

butt ends, mark each piece on the faces which will be on the same side.

back devices in place.

•

Double check bit to insure it

When using bit on a router table:

is tight and secure in

spindle.

Set the router bit height so that the

• Always inspect lumber and

other wood materials for

router bit is centered to the wood (See

cracks, knots, or other imper-

drawing). The lower portion of the cutter

fections

that could

cause

should protrude from the table surface

lumber

to kick or

shatter

excatly the same amount as the upper-

while milling.

most portion of the bit. The use of a

fence(s) will be required. Set the fence face to the bearing on the

cutting side of the bit. Before cutting the workpiece, make some trial

cuts using scrap lumber. It must be the same thickness as your work- piece. Make cuts on two boards and assemble these pieces to deter-

mine if the height of the bit needs correcting. Adjust height and test cut until the desired accuracy has been achieved.

Helpful hint: For each paired joint, make your first cut with the marked face up. To make the matching cut on your second piece of lumber, turn it over so the marked face is down. When you have completed your second

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