7.Loosen the clamp (M) Fig. 28. Remove the spacer block (K) and secure the workpiece (L) Fig. 29 in place. Keep the same face of the workpiece (L) against the vertical support plate (N) and the backup board (P). Turn the machine “on”, perform the second structural cheek cut, and turn the machine “off”. Allow the blade to come to a complete stop, then slowly pull the tenoning jig back to the position shown in Fig. 28.
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8.Load and secure the workpiece (L) Fig. 31 on the tenoning jig and adjust the jig to perform the third and fourth cosmetic cheek cuts. Connect the machine to the power source, turn the saw “on”, and make the cuts.
NOTE: When cutting the cosmetic cheek cuts, do not use the spacer block (K) Fig. 28. You can turn the workpiece 180 degrees. The discrepancies in the workpiece are not as critical when cutting the cosmetic cheeks as compared to the structural cheeks.
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Fig. 30
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CUTTING THE SHOULDERS OF THE TENON
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To avoid personal injury or damage to the machine, always use a
When performing the shoulder cuts of the tenon, do not cut into the cheeks of the tenon. It will greatly reduce the strength of the joint.
NOTE: Perform your practice cuts on scrap material before cutting good wood.
1.Remove the tenoning jig from the machine.
2.Lay the workpiece (L) Fig. 32 on the saw table and adjust the saw blade (R) to cut the structural shoulders of the tenon.
3.Clamp a wooden stop block (S) Fig. 33 to the front of the saw fence (T), and adjust the saw fence to cut the structural shoulders of the tenon.
NOTE: Remember to figure in the width of the saw blade.
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Fig. 32
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