Basic dowelling jig operation – Silverline Dowelling Jig User Manual
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 1 & 2: Mark the positions of the board in relation to
each other (X) and identify the boards with letters A & B.
Figure 3 & 4: Work On Board A for all dowel joints. Clamp
board A to the workbench.
Figure 5: Adjusting the drilling depth on board A: Dowel
Lengths (Board thickness of B 5mm). For end-grain joints
half the dowel length. Use a drill bit with a depth stop.
Figure 6, 7 & 8: Drill the holes in board A. Ensure that the
centre pin is pushed firmly against the board by pressing the
handle (see direction of arrow in Figure 8). Also ensure that
the manual dowel locator is placed level on the edge.
Important: First insert the drill bit in the drill bush and then
switch on the power drill.
Figure 12: Place the dowel locator on a dowel in board A.
Push the angle fence from the handle side into the guideway
until it rests firmly against the board. Finally tighten the
clamping screw.
6mm
Basic Dowelling Jig Operation
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A
B
1
4
5
3
6
9
A
10
11
12
7
8
A
B
8mm
10mm
A
10mm
8mm
Max. 30mm
Max. 25mm
Max. 25mm
6mm
A
A
B
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