Woodstock D2796 CAPACITIES

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ASSEMBLY

The Model D2796 is designed to produce 5⁄8" half-blind

dovetail joints with a router, 7/16" O.D. guide bushing

(Figure 3), and a 14°, 1/2" dovetail router bit. Two

optional templates are available for making 1⁄2" and 3⁄4"

half-blind dovetails and pins. Half-blind dovetails are

very strong and are commonly used in fine drawer con-

struction. The term “half-blind” refers to the fact that

the pins and tails can only be seen from the side.

1. The Model D2796 is capable of handling material

up to 11/4" thick and up to 12" wide.

2. It is designed to be used with 1/4" shank, 1/2", 14°

dovetail bits only. The bit should protrude exactly

9/16" below the router base. See Figure 4.

3. The maximum router base size that can be used

with this jig is 7" in diameter.

4. The guide bushing should protrude 1/8" to 3/16"

below the base of the router and have a 7/16" out-

side diameter (O.D.).

Figure 5 shows the pin widths produced by different

sized templates. Your jig comes with a 1/2" template.

Other templates are available from your local

Woodstock dealer.

Figure 5 gives a description of dovetail pins.

Template Size Bit Size Bushing Size Pin Width

7/16"

1/2"

9/16"

1/2"

7/16"

1/2"

5/8"

3/4"

Pin Width

Pin Depth

Tail

NOTICE

The guide bushing must be purchased separately

for your specific router.

Figure 3. Supplies needed for using the jig.

1/8" to 3/16"

Dovetail Bit

9/16"

Router Base

Guide Bushing

Figure 4. Depth of router bit cut is 5⁄8" below router base.

CAPACITIES