Porter-Cable 4112, 4113, 4114, 4115 User Manual

Part No. 900487 - 09-12-03

Dovetail Fixture/Jig

Instruction

manual

The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the main housing of the tool. Record these numbers in the spaces below and retain for future reference.

Model No. _____________________________________

Type __________________________________________

Serial No.______________________________________

IMPORTANT

Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting operations.

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MODEL 4112 Includes

/2" Half-Blind

MODEL 4113 Dovetail Templet

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MODEL 4114 For

/4" Half-Blind

Dovetails

MODEL 4115 For

/2" Box Joints

1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.

2. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t expose power tools to rain. Don’t use power tools in damp or wet

locations. Keep area well lit. Avoid chemical or corrosive environment. Do not use tool in presence of flammable liquids or gases.

3. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces. For example: pipes,

radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.

4. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord. All visitors should be kept away from

work area.

5. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in dry, and high or locked-up place – out of reach

of children.

6. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.

7. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Don’t use tool for

purpose not intended – for example – do not use a circular saw for cutting tree limbs or logs.

8. DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Loose clothing, draw strings and jewelry can be

caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Wear

protective hair covering to contain long hair.

9. USE ANSI Z87.1 SAFETY GLASSES. Wear safety glasses or goggles while operating power tools. Also face or

dust mask if operation creates dust. All persons in the area where power tools are being operated should also wear safety glasses and face or dust mask.

10. DON’T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat,

oil, and sharp edges. Have damaged or worn power cord and strain reliever replaced immediately. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR POWER CORD.

11. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It’s safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to

operate tool.

12. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

13. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow

instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged, have repaired by authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Have all

worn, broken or lost parts replaced immediately. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

14. DISCONNECT TOOLS when not in use, before servicing, and when changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.

15. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting

wrenches are removed from the tool before turning it on.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may

result in property damage.

This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols to the left. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may

result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Technical Service Manager Porter-Cable Corporation 4825 Highway 45 North Jackson, TN 38305

There are certain applications for which this tool was designed. Porter-Cable strongly recommends that this

tool NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to its application DO NOT use the tool until you have written Porter-Cable and we have advised you.

16. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Do not carry a plugged-in tool with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off

when plugging in. Keep hands, body and clothing clear of blades, bits, cutters, etc. when plugging in the tool.

17. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords marked “Suitable

for use with outdoor appliances – store indoors when not in use.” If an extension cord is to be used outdoors it

must be marked with the suffix W-A or w following the cord type designation.

18. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired or while

under the influence of medication, alcohol or drugs.

19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be

carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment

of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual. Have defective switches replaced by authorized service center. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off.

20. WEAR ANSI S3.19 EAR PROTECTION to safeguard against possible hearing loss.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in the instruction manual supplied with your router.

2. SECURE WORK. Be sure Dovetail Fixture/Jig and work is anchored securely to prevent movement.

3. BE SURE CORD SET IS FREE and will not hang up during routing operations.

4. KEEP HANDS CLEAR of cutter when motor is running to prevent personal injury.

5. MAINTAIN FIRM GRIP on router when starting motor to resist starting torque.

6. STAY ALERT and keep cutter free, clear of all foreign objects while motor is running.

7. BE SURE MOTOR HAS COMPLETELY STOPPED before removing router from Dovetail Fixture/Jig and setting

Dovetail Fixture/Jig down between operations.

8. NEVER REMOVE ROUTER MOTOR from router base while templet guide and dovetail bit are installed. Dovetail

bit may not fit through hole in templet guide.

9. TIGHTEN TEMPLET GUIDE LOCKNUT SECURELY.

10. SOME WOOD CONTAINS PRESERVATIVES WHICH CAN BE TOXIC. Take extra care to prevent inhalation and

skin contact when working with these materials. Request, and follow, any safety information available from your

material supplier.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

When servicing use only identical replacement parts.

FOREWORD

Porter-Cable Base Model 4112 Dovetail Fixture/Jig together with a Porter-Cable router, templets, templet guides and router bits, can be used to produce the following types of joints for drawers and boxes.

/2" Half-Blind Dovetails

/2" Half-Blind Rabbeted Dovetails

/4" Half-Blind Dovetails

/4" Half-Blind Rabbeted Dovetails

/2" Box Joint

NOTICE: THE PHOTO ON THE MANUAL COVER ILLUSTRATES THE CURRENT PRODUCTION MODEL. ALL OTHER ILLUSTRATIONS CONTAINED IN THE MANUAL ARE REPRESENTATIVE ONLY AND MAY NOT DEPICT THE ACTUAL COLOR, LABELING OR ACCESSORIES AND ARE INTENDED TO ILLUSTRATE TECHNIQUE ONLY.

CAPACITY

Porter-Cable Base Model 4112 can be used with stock up to 12" wide and from

/16" to 1" in thickness.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

NOTE: Refer to Fig. 1 for the various parts of the Model 4112 Dovetail Fixture/Jig.

1. Insert jam nuts, item 18, into each of the outside recessed areas on front of the base, item 8. Thread bolts, item 14, into each jam nut and tighten firmly.

2. Insert the remaining jam nuts, item 18, into the remaining recessed areas on the front and top of base, item 8. Thread bolt, item 17, into jam nut and tighten firmly.

3. Thread locknuts, item 7, on bolts, item 14 up to the jam nuts and tighten firmly.

4. Thread on knurled nuts, item 6, on bolts, item 14 up to the locknuts and tighten firmly.

5. Select the edge guide to be used, either #1 for half-blind dovetails or #2 half-blind rabbeted dovetails. Place right and left edge guides, items 12 and 13, on base, item 8, and assemble with screws, item 15. Slide edge guides to end of base. Do not tighten at this time.

6. To install top clamp bar item 9, place springs item 5 on bolts, item 17, followed by the top clamp bar then spacers, item 2. Retain assembly with clamp knobs, item 1.

6A.To install front clamp bar item 10, place washers item 16 (used on front bar only) on bolts item 17. Add springs

item 5, on bolts, item 17, followed by the front clamp bar then spacers, item 2. Retain assembly with clamp knobs, item 1. NOTE: When clamping material thicker than ¾", the spacers, item 2, will need to be removed.

7. Attach templet, item 11, to templet brackets, item 4, with templet retaining screws, item 3.

8. Insert assembled templet between Iocknuts, item 7, and knurled nuts, item 6.

9. The completely assembled Dovetail Fixture/Jig should be securely mounted to a sturdy bench or stand to prevent movement during routing operations. Slots are provided in the front and back of the base for this purpose.

ADJUSTING TEMPLET LOCATION

Front to back positioning of the templets is accomplished by varying the location of the locknuts (item 7, Fig. 1).

ADJUSTING EDGE GUIDE LOCATION

1. Remove templet from Dovetail Fixture/Jig. NOTE: DO NOT UNCLAMP DRAWER FRONT.

2. Loosen edge guide retaining screw, (item 15, Fig. 1) and slide edge guide to drawer front and secure in place.

3. Replace templet.

Fig. 1

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT

1. Clamp Knobs (4)

2. Spacers (4)

3. 10-32 x .375 Socket Head Screws (4)

4. Templet Brackets (2)

5. Springs (4)

6. 1/4-20 Knurled Nuts (2)

7. 1/4-20 Lock Nuts (2)

8. Base

9. Top Clamp Bar (Long)

10. Front Clamp Bar (Short)

11. Templet

12. Right Edge Guide

(One #1 & One #2)

13. Left Edge Guide

(One #1 & One #2)

14. 1/4-20 x 1.5" Bolt (2)

15. 10-32 x .375 Pan Head Screw (2)

16. 1/4 Washer (2)

17. 1/4-20 x 1.75" Bolt (4)

18. 1/4-20 Jam Nut (6)

IDENTIFYING DRAWER PARTS

It is recommended that scrap lumber be used when making your first dovetail cut so all adjustments and fits can be checked to insure a satisfactory joint. Once the templet and router have been set up to rout a satisfactory dovetail joint, any number of joints can be made.

1. Arrange the drawer front and side pieces as shown in Fig. 2.

NOTE: Ends of front and side pieces must be cut square with the length of the pieces to produce good dovetail joints.

2. Mark the “outside”, “inside” and “ends” of each piece as shown in Fig. 2.

Fig. 2

INSIDE

OUTSIDE

Right Side of Drawer

Left Side of Drawer

Front of Drawer

OUTSIDE

LEFT END

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