Woodstock D2796 - Manual (Page 20)

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OPERATIONS
Figure 25. Adjust fence away from template.
Figure 26 shows offset edges.
Figure 27. Edge of vertical piece must be offset from edge
of horizontal piece by exactly the width of (1) template fin-
ger. Included template finger is 1 ⁄
2
".
OFFSET EDGES
If the side piece edge is not aligned with the front or
back piece edge, the edges are offset. See Figure 26.
Cause: The side stops are not set correctly.
Remedy: Measure the amount of offset on the two test
pieces and adjust the front side stop accordingly. The
front side stop must be offset from the top side stop by
the exact width of the fingers on the template you are
using. Ensure that the front side stop remains square to
the workpiece mounted on top of the jig. See Figure 27.
FIT TOO TIGHT OR TOO LOOSE
If you find the fit to be about right in every other aspect,
but it is simply a little too tight or too loose, the depth
of the router bit is probably maladjusted. See Figure 28
1. If the fit is too tight, decrease the protrusion of the
router bit from the base.
2. If the fit is too loose, increase the protrusion of the
router bit from the base.
Correct Depth
Too Small Too Big
9/16"
Template
Router Bit
Router Base Guide Bushing
Figure 28. Precise depth adjustment of router bit is crucial
to tight fitting dovetail joints. Always use scrap wood to test
set up before using expensive wood.