Black & Decker 3382 - Manual (Page 11)

2"-3"
Figure 16
6"-10
Figure 17
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Frame joints are an ideal application for biscuit joinery. With the plate joiner
you can create a very strong, precise joint that is much faster to make than a
dowel or mortise and tenon joint. Figure 19 shows two types of frame joints.
Follow the steps outlined below.
A. Arrange the work pieces on a flat work surface exactly as they are to be
assembled.
B. Select the proper biscuit size based on the length of the joint. (If the
frame pieces are too narrow for a #0 biscuit, you will have to allow the
biscuit tip to protrude slightly and then trim it off after the joint is dry.
(See Figure 13).
C. Layout the biscuit locations.
D. Set up the tool by selecting the depth that corresponds to the chosen
biscuit size. Lock the fence at 90° and adjust the fence height to center
the biscuit on the stock thickness.
E. Clamp the work piece and position the plate joiner to make the first cut.
(See Figure 20)
F. Turn on the tool and make the plunge cut.
G. Repeat for each layout mark.
FI. Glue, assemble and clamp the frame.
Frame Joints (Figure 19)
Figure 19