General Tools 861 User Manual

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THE

DOVETAIL JIG

USERS MANUAL

No. 861

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FULLY BEFORE USING THIS JIG

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS VISIT

WWW.GENERALTOOLS.COM/DOVETAILER2

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CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . 3
Capacity and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . 4
What’s in the Jig Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . 4
Anatomy of the DOVETAILERII 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).

FULL THROUGH	HALF BLIND

BOX JOINT	EDGE JOINT

FIG. 1

FIG. 2

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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

	FIG. 3

It is highly recommended that you familiarize yourself with the nomenclature in Fig. 3 before proceeding.

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ANATOMY OF THE DOVETAILER II JIG

– Jig Assembly		– Template Lock Screws
– Depth Plate		– Two Router Table Guide Knobs
2A	– Template Position Rule	– Face Clamp
– Depth Adjuster Plate		– Face Clamp Thumb Screws
3A	– Depth Measuring Working Surface
3B	– Edge Alignment Teeth

FIG.4

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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