General Tools 861 User Manual
USERS MANUAL
No. 861
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FULLY BEFORE USING THIS JIG
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THE
DOVETAIL JIG
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CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Capacity and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
What’s in the Jig Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Anatomy of the DOVETAILER
II Jig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 –6
Dovetail Router Bit and Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Using the Built-In Depth Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Preparing the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 –7
Safety Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Router Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 –7
Cutting Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 – 13
Cutting a Half Blind Dovetail Joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 –9
Cutting Joints Longer Than the Jig Opening . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Cutting a Full Through Dovetail Joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Edge to Edge Jointing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cutting a Box Joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 – 13
Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Return for Repair Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing General Tools & Instruments’ DOVETAILERII Dovetail Jig. A simple and
easy way to make professional dovetail joints, the DOVETAILERII enables you to cut half blind,
full through and box joints as well as edge to edge joining. The DOVETAILERII can be used on a
router table (Fig. 1 or free hand with a handheld router (Fig. 2).
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FULL THROUGH
HALF BLIND
BOX JOINT
EDGE JOINT
FIG. 2
FIG. 1
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CAPACITY AND SPECIFICATIONS:
Accommodates stock from 1/2 in. to 1 in. thick.
WHAT’S IN THE JIG KIT
The fully assembled jig
Two router table guide knobs
One 14° x 1/2 in. dovetail router bit with guide bearings
(1/4 in. shank)
One alignment tool
One allen wrench
It is highly recommended that you familiarize yourself with the nomenclature in Fig. 3 before
proceeding.
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FIG. 3
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ANATOMY OF THE DOVETAILER II JIG
DOVETAIL JIG ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Your jig comes fully assembled for use. The addition of the router control knobs aids in the
use of this jig on router tables.
1. For use on a router table, securely screw in the two Router Table Guide Knobs [6] into the holes
provided on the ends of the jig. Always use the Router Table Guide Knobs when using the jig on
a router table.(FIG. 4)
DOVETAIL ROUTER BIT AND BEARINGS
Included bearings are 1/2 in. outside diameter (OD) and 1/4 in. inner diameter (ID). Router sleeves
or bushings can be used in place of the guide bearings as long as they are also 1/2 in. OD.
Included router bit is 14˚ x 1/2 in. Other bits can be substituted provided they have a 1/4 in.
diameter shank have no greater diameter than 17/32 in.
Caution: Keep fingers on control knobs only when using the jig on a router table.
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FIG.4
– Jig Assembly
– Depth Plate
– Template Position Rule
–
Depth Adjuster Plate
– Depth Measuring Working Surface
– Edge Alignment Teeth
– Template Lock Screws
– Two Router Table Guide Knobs
– Face Clamp
– Face Clamp Thumb Screws
2A
3A
3B
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