Using the Optional Narrow Frame Fence
The optional narrow frame fence is used to securely hold small workpieces for cutting mortises.
Installing the Narrow Frame Fence
1.With the fence tilted to 90 degrees, slide the narrow frame fence over the fence face of the Domino joiner as shown. Make sure the narrow frame fence is fully seated onto the joiner’s fence.
2.Slide the two latch tabs inward.
3.Tighten the two thumbscrews.
Setting the Fence Width
1.Loosen the two green thumbscrews on the bottom of the fence.
2.Place the workpiece between the two guides and slide the guides inward.
3.Use the position gauge on the Domino joiner fence face to center the workpiece.
4.With the side guides tight to the workpiece and the workpiece centered in the position gauge, tighten the two thumbscrews.
5.Hint: Make note of where the workpiece lines up on the horizontal position gauge, and use the position gauge when cutting the mortise on the mating frame for a
Applications
Edge Joining Boards
Edge joining boards is a common method for creating wide boards from a series of narrower boards. The Domino tenons add strength to the joint and also assist in aligning the boards to be flush.
For edge joining boards, a series of tenons are placed down the length of the joint. The first tenon is used to register the two boards horizontally, so it is milled at standard width. The remaining tenons align the boards flush and may be milled with an oversize width.
Tips for Successful Joining
►Use the locating pins (page 11) for the first mortise slot with the mortise width dial set to the narrow setting (page 8).
►For subsequent mortise slots you can keep the mortise width at the minimum setting, but you may find it easier to set the mortise width dial to the next widest setting.
Instruction Manual
►Place the mortise slots 6 to 12 inches apart for standard joints, but this spacing should be decreased for joining plywoods or when a stronger joint is needed.
►Instead of marking the mortise placements with pencil lines, you can use the optional outrigger guides (page 12) to evenly space the mortises down the length of the boards. To do this, use the outrigger locating pin in the previous mortise slot.
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