XI. TEMPLATE ADJUSTMENT
The template is adjustable from front to back so that the joint will be hidden when the dovetails are complete. Adjustment is made by loosening the two template lock knobs. Do not adjust the screws holding the template.
To adjust the template to the proper position:
1.Mount your drawer pieces in the jig. The horizontal piece must be tight and flush with the top of the vertical piece. When mounted correctly, the top edge of the vertical piece sits flush with the top of the horizontal piece. Figure 8A.
2.For pieces that are less than 7/8" thick, slide the template so the front edge of the template fingers are 1/8" back from the top edge of the vertical piece. Figure 8B.
For side pieces thicker than 7/8", add 1/8" to the amount that the board exceeds 7/8". Then, set the front edge of the template fingers back from the edge by that sum. Figure 9.
Ensure that the front edge of the template is parallel to the edge of the vertical workpiece. To maintain a high degree of accuracy when adjust- ing the template, measure at one end of the jig, then measure at the other end. Make adjustments to the template and
To measure at both ends of the jig, try shifting the vertical piece to the other end of the jig or clamp two pieces at each end of the jig as shown in Figure 8B. It is not necessary to simultaneously measure with two rulers. The two rulers only represent two measurement locations.
3.Tighten the two template lock knobs and
Figure 8A shows the proper positioning between the horizontal and vertical workpieces when mounted in the Dovetail Jig.
Front or Back Pieces (Horizontal)
Side Pieces (Vertical)
Figure 8B shows checking the template to make sure it is parallel to the top of the vertical pieces. The inside faces are showing.
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Figure 9 shows the template set back an additional | 1 | /8" |
for a 1" thick board. The inside faces are showing. | ||
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