INCRA Build-It STS Mortiser - Manual (Page 9)

INCRA Build-It STS Mortiser Manual
Vertically held stock will often interfere with full rotations of
the crank handle but your local hardware store has an easy
solution. Just purchase a hex driver for your ratchet set as shown and
use half rotations of the crank mechanism,
Figs. 26 & 26A.
In many cases, a T-handle hex key will work as well, Fig. 27
& 27A.
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Fig.26
Fig.26A
A Hex Driver
for Ratchet
To avoid interference when cutting vertical boards,
use a ratchet along with a hex driver
Making Loose Tenon Stock
Of course, slot mortises can be fun to cut with your new jig,
but you’ll need loose tenons to put it all together. When
preparing loose tenon stock, it’s a good idea to make
several sizes of long stock all at once then cut to length later
as needed.
For instance, you can thickness plane material to match your
slot width then rip lengths of stock to 1”, 2” and 3” wide.
Roundover the edges with a bullnose bit that matches the slot
cutter’s diameter,
Fig. 28.
Fig.28 Loose Tenon Stock
3” wide
2” wide
1” wide
roundover edges with
bull nose bit
Faceplate stops can be installed in a variety of ways to
support your workpiece
Fig.27
Fig.27A
T Handle
Hex Key