Porter-Cable 4210 & 4212 instruction manual

NOTE: For this method, you will need a spacer block equal to the thickness of the saw kerf, typically 1/8" on a standard saw blade. Also, make the boards wider than the final size of the box by the same thickness.

NOTE: This method is very similar to making standard through-dovetails.

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Fig. 37B

Fig. 37A

FITTING THE JOINT

Fit the joint the same as you would the half-blind dovetail.

SAW KERF ALLOWANCE METHOD

An effective way to match the grain in a decorative box is to make the box from one piece of wood and then cut the lid with a table saw. However, if the dovetails are evenly spaced, they may be unattractive because the saw kerf removed needed material.

Fig. 35D

Fig. 35E

Fig. 35F

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E

If you remove a bit more material than necessary, remember that it will be hidden in the joint (E) Fig. 35F.

Remove all excess material.

Make the cuts with the router to remove the shaded pins (Fig. 35E).

Adjust the pin board so that the marks align with the straight edge of the templet (D) Fig. 35D.

Install the half-blind template so that its straight edge faces you.

Place the pin board back in the jig.

Step 4 - Shade the pins that will be removed (Fig. 35C). Step 5 -

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