Cutting the Tenon Board

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Set your router bit depth by using either of the three choices (A, B, or C) Fig. T3 on the left side of the template, or by manually setting the router to another depth.

Slowly rout along the slot from left to right (Fig. T4). (Some deep dadoes may require cutting the bulk of the material with a straight bit).

Remove the workpiece.

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Mount a scrap board (A) Fig. T6 in the upper clamp (horizontal mounting position)

Mount the tenon board (B) Fig. T6 in the lower clamp (vertical mounting position).

Make a climb cut (from right to left) on the front edge of the template.

Make another cut from left to right along the front edge of the template.

Remove the tenon board. Keep the same end up and turn the board so that the cut side of the board faces the base. Repeat STEPS 3 and 4.

Remove the tenon board and fit the joint.

FITTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING

For joints that are too loose, move the template toward you and recut the tenon board.

For joints that are too tight, move the template away from you and recut the tenon board.