General Tools EZPro851 User Manual [en, es, fr]

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Deluxe Doweling Jig Kit

USER’S MANUAL

PATENT: 7,001,118

851

Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using this product.

CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Anatomy of the E•Z Pro Doweling Deluxe Jig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

What’s in the Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Edge Dowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Setting the Collar and Drill Depth for Edge Doweling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Preparing Your Work Piece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 –6

Right Angle (Corner) Dowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Setting the Collar and Drill Depth for

Right Angle Doweling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Preparing Your Work Piece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Surface Dowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 –9

Setting the Collar and Drill Depth for

Surface Doweling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Preparing Your Work Piece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 –9

Instructions for Use of the Dowel Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Marking Your Work Piece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Return for Repair Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

User’s Manual in Spanish (Manual Del Usuario) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 – 20

User’s Manual in French (Guide D’utilisation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 – 31

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing General Tools & Instruments’ E•Z Pro™Deluxe Doweling Jig Kit. The E•Z Pro Deluxe Doweling Jig Kit is a simple and straight forward device that’s easy to set-up and simple to use. It is intended to assist you in centering and aligning dowels on stock that is nominally 5/8", 3/4" or 1" thick. When the stock is greater than 1" thick, registration may be alternated between the top and bottom surfaces to achieve balanced doweling. (See Figure A on page 5)

ANATOMY OF THE E•Z PRO DELUXE DOWELING JIG

BUSHING LOCATIONS (IN PAIRS) USED FOR:

BACK AND TOP BUSHING LOCATIONS

NOMINAL

1" THICK

STOCK

NOMINAL

3/4" THICK

STOCK

NOMINAL

5/8" THICK

STOCK

INSIDE

“V” POINTS

FOR EDGE AND

SURFACE

ALIGNMENT

BACK

CLAMP

WHAT’S IN THE KIT:

3 Brad Point Drill Bits

1/4" (6.4mm) diameter 5/16" (8mm) diameter 3/8" (10mm) diameter

3 Bushings - 1/4" (6.4mm), 5/16" (8mm), 3/8" (10mm) I.D.

Wood Dowels

3 sets of 24 each – 1-1/2" long (38mm)

• 1/4" (6.4mm) diameter

• 5/16" (8mm) diameter

• 3/8" (10mm) diameter

Wood Glue

1.4 oz. bottle of white

wood glue

Hex Wrench

3 Stop Collars - 1/4" (6.4mm), 5/16" (8mm), 3/8" (10mm) I.D.

6 Dowel Centers - 2 each 1/4" (6.4mm), 5/16" (8mm), 3/8" (10mm) O.D.

INSTRUCTIONS:

NOTE: In these instructions we will assume using the 5/16" diameter dowel,

nominal 3/4" thick boards and drilling with the 5/16" drill bit.

EDGE DOWELING:

SETTING THE COLLAR AND DRILL DEPTH FOR EDGE DOWELING

You will be drilling 3/4" deep dowel holes in each piece so the 1-1/2" dowel will be equally centered into both boards. In order to correctly position the drill collar, you need to add the thickness of the jig plus the length of the bushing (1") to the 3/4" depth. Thus, to also allow for gluing, set the collar slightly longer than 1-3/4" from the end of the drill.

NOTE:

When doweling stock that is greater than 1 inch thick, registration may be alternated between the top and the bottom surfaces to achieve balanced doweling (Fig. A).

PREPARING YOUR WORK PIECE

1. Draw location lines on the face of your work piece where the dowel holes are to be drilled. Extend these lines at least 2 inches in from the edge (Fig. B).

2. Select the drill bushing that fits the dowel size you intend to use, and screw it into the long side of the E•Z Pro Deluxe Doweling Jig Kit, using the hole that centers on the thickness of the stock you are using (Fig. C).

3. Secure your work piece and attach the E•Z Pro Deluxe Doweling Jig Kit to the edge centering the 2" registration line in the appropriate “V” pointer (Fig. D).

4. Keeping the bushing in the same position re-align jig and drill holes for each dowel position. Insert dowels, assemble dry to check for fit. Apply glue to dowel pins or drilled holes for a permanent joint. Once assembled, wipe away excess glue.

RIGHT ANGLE (CORNER) DOWELING:

SETTING THE COLLAR AND DRILL DEPTH FOR RIGHT ANGLE DOWELING

For the edge piece, you will be drilling a 1" deep hole and/or the surface piece you will be drilling a 1/2" deep hole to accommodate the 1-1/2" dowels.

Therefore, in order to correctly position the drill collar, you need to add the thickness of the jig plus the length of the bushing (1") to the respective depths before drilling (2" and 1-1/2").

PREPARING YOUR WORK PIECE

Marking the pieces: Lay the 2 pieces to be joined on a flat surface and mark the drill hole locations across each board (Fig. E). This will be the INSIDE of the joint.

For the edge doweled part:

1. Mark the board and select the appropriate bushing following the edge doweling instructions (1) and (2) on page 5.

2. Set the appropriate collar depth for edge drilling (2").

3. Drill your edge holes as in Steps 3 & 4 on page 6. (Fig. C)

For the surface doweled part:

1. Move the drill bushing to the corresponding location on the top of the E•Z Pro Deluxe Doweling Jig Kit. (Fig. G)

2. Secure your work piece accordingly; clamp the jig with the appropriate “V” pointer on the location line. (Fig. H)

3. Set your corresponding collar depth (1-1/2") and drill holes for each dowel position. Insert dowels and assemble dry to check for fit. Apply glue to dowel pins or drilled holes for a permanent joint. Once assembled, wipe away excess glue.

SURFACE DOWLING:

NOTE: Surface doweling is the same as right

angle (corner) doweling, except you are not on the edge.

SETTING THE COLLAR AND DRILL DEPTH FOR SURFACE DOWELING

The collar settings and the drill depths will be the same as for right angle doweling.

PREPARING YOUR WORK PIECE

1. In the case of bookcases or cabinets, prepare the end of the shelf or partition as in EDGE DOWELING, on page 5 or Fig. I below. Attach jig as in edge drilling (steps 3 & 4 on page 6) and drill holes (Fig. J below).

DOWEL LOCATIONS LINE

JIG LOCATING LINE

2. On your vertical riser, mark a horizontal line across the full surface where the dowels will be located (Fig. K). If not already marked, you can transfer the center locations from the prepared edge to that horizontal line (Fig. L). Extend your marks at least 31/2" down the face to make it visible for alignment to the bottom “V” pointer when the jig is positioned.

3. Mark the jig locating line 15/16" above and parallel to your doweling line (Fig. K). Align your edge board on this line on the surface of your work piece and clamp both pieces (Fig. M).

4. Place the Doweling Jig on its back with the thumbscrew toward you, and screw the desired size drill bushing into the right hand, inside hole (Fig. N). (Note: this is the only bushing hole to be used when surface doweling.)

5. With the jig still on its back, slide its top edge to the clamped edge piece (Fig. N), or to the marked line (Fig. O). Align the registration points on both ends of the jig with the extended location lines, hold or clamp the jig firmly and drill your dowel hole.

Re-align the E•Z Pro Jig and drill holes for each dowel position. Insert dowels; Assemble dry to check for fit.

Apply glue to dowel pins or drilled holes for a permanent joint. Once assembled, wipe away excess glue.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF THE DOWEL CENTERS

Two each x 1/4", 5/16" & 3/8" Dowel Centers are enclosed for use in conjunction with the E•Z Pro Deluxe Doweling Jig Kit. These dowel centers help to make it easy to precisely align two pieces of stock when marking the piece isn’t practical.

MARKING YOUR WORK PIECE

Drill edge holes as previously instructed and inset a pair of appropriately sized Dowel Center Points into those holes with the sharp points facing out. Align this piece to the surface to be drilled and tap lightly on the far end of the board to embed the points of the dowel centers into the opposite work piece. Drill you holes in the work piece at these marks.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Please visit our website at www.generaltools.com to obtain additional woodworking information, instructional videos and product manual.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

The E•Z Pro Deluxe Doweling Jig Kit from General Tools & Instruments is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year. Subject to certain restrictions, General will repair or replace this product, if, after examination, it is determined by General to be defective in material or workmanship.

RETURN FOR REPAIR POLICY

Every effort has been made to provide you with a reliable product of superior quality. However, in the event your instrument requires repair, please contact our Customer Service to obtain an RGA (Return Goods Authorization) number before forwarding the unit via prepaid freight to the attention of our Service Center at this address:

General Tools & Instruments 80 White Street New York, NY 10013 212-431-6100

Remember to include a copy of your proof of purchase, your return address, and your phone number and/or e-mail address.

If, at any time, you need additional help, feel free to call a

woodworking expert at General!

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