Cutting the Tails

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Center and clamp the tailboard as normal, but use the spacer on the left side of the board (A) Fig. 38A. (The spacer will cause the board to move slightly off center to the right).

Mark between the two fingers on the template where you want the kerf to be (B) Fig. 38B.

Cut the tails from the far left to the right. Stop at the mark (Fig. 38C).

Remove the spacer and slide the tail board to the left.

Cut the rest of the tails, starting with the tail that has the mark (Fig. 38D).

Fig. 38A

Fig. 38B

Fig. 38C

Fig. 38D

CUTTING THE PINS

Step 1 - Clamp the pin board with the spacer on the left (Fig. 39A).

Step 2 - Mark the pin the saw kerf will go through (Fig. 39B). (Use the tail board for comparison.)

Step 3 - Cut the tails from left to right. Stop right before the mark (Fig. 39C).

Fig. 39A

Fig. 39B

Fig. 39C

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Porter-Cable 4210 & 4212 instruction manual Cutting the Tails

4210 & 4212 specifications

Porter-Cable, a brand renowned for its high-quality power tools, offers a variety of products that cater to the needs of both professionals and hobbyists. Among its notable products are the Porter-Cable 4210 and 4212 Dovetail Jigs, which stand out for their precision, versatility, and user-friendly design. These jigs are essential for woodworking enthusiasts looking to create strong and visually appealing dovetail joints.

The Porter-Cable 4210 Dovetail Jig is designed with simplicity and ease of use in mind. It features a robust aluminum base that provides stability during operation, ensuring accurate cuts every time. One of its standout features is the built-in template system, allowing users to create half-blind, through, and box dovetails without hassle. The adjustable pins and tail spacing facilitate a variety of joint sizes, making it suitable for different projects, whether you’re building fine furniture or cabinetry.

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Contents

Supplementary Instructiondovetail JIG Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions Safety Guidelines Definitions Background Information Additional Safety RulesReplacement Parts Miscellaneous Techniques Operation THROUGH-DOVETAILS with Clamping Boards SetupTemplates Mounted to Clamping Boards Cutting the Tails Cutting the Pins Fitting the Joint THROUGH-DOVETAILS with Unlimited Board Width Set the router bit depth, using the pencil mark from Step Fitting the joint is identical to the previous section a Blind Dovetails with Tail Boards Thicker than 7/8 HALF-BLIND Dovetails with Clamping Boards Cutting the Joint Using a Router Table THROUGH-DOVETAIL BIT Combinations Readily Available Alternate Router BitsTHROUGH-DOVETAIL Bits HALF-BLIND Dovetail BIT Readily Available Dovetail Dado Bits BOX Joint BitsBOX Joint Bits Readily Available HALF-BLIND Dovetails with Tail Boards Thicker than 7/8 Mitered THROUGH-DOVETAIL Mitering the Pins Mitering the Tails THROUGH-DOVETAIL, SKIPPED-PIN Method HALF-BLIND DOVETAIL, Skipped PIN Method Cutting the Pins Page Cutting the Tails BOX END-TO-END Joints Multiple Spacer MethodEND-TO-END Joints Fitting and Cutting the Joint Dovetail END-TO-END Joints Drawers with Dovetail Dados Hinges with a Drilled Hole Wooden Hinges Hinges with ROUTER-MADE Grooves Hinges with ROUTER-MADE Grooves Obtuse Angled Joints Setup with the Template Mounted to the Base of the JIGAngled Joints Cutting the Tails Setup with the Template Mounted to a Clamping Board Cutting the Pins Acute Angled Joints SLANTED-SIDE Joints COMPOUND-ANGLE Joints Setup Blade Tilt Angle Make Angled CUT Make the First Joint Inlayed JointsInlayed Through Dovetail Make the Second Joint Inlayed HALF-BLIND DovetailCUT OFF the Inlay Board 100 13/128 050 042 028 014 Inlayed BOX Joint BOX Joint BIT Combinations Tables of Commonly Available Router BIT SizesThrough Dovetail Router BIT Combinations HALF-BLIND Dovetail Bits Accessories Troubleshooting MaintenanceService PORTER-CABLE Limited ONE Year Warranty Warranty Michigan Canadian PORTER-CABLE Delta Service Centers