DOVETAIL TENONER
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My dovetail tenoner will make tenons on stock 2+" thick and of
any practical length. The stock width capacity is about 7". The jig
requires an edgeguide and will work with most routers. An oversized
subbase should be used to keep the router from dipping into the
work-access window.
The edgeguide controls the shoulder width; a continuously
adjustable edgeguide like a Porter Cable #42690 or the Microfence are the most pleasing
to use. Any safe dovetail bit is permissible.
The 2 long faces of the tenon are routed from the same side of
the jig with one edge guide setting. A third or fourth shoulder can
be cut, referenced from either end of the jig.
The plans and instructions for use should be on line soon
(6/2001) at the DeWalt Tool
website. But, for those who'd rather get on with the business of
woodworking rather than making jigs to woodwork, mine is available
for 100$.
It is supplied assembled, squared, calibrated and tested. The 500
pound toggle is included as are a pair of 5/16-18 cap screws to hold
the jig down on the bench. Freight, tax, boxing etc. are included in
the purchase price (100$).
A router with an oversized subbase and an edgeguide are needed to
cut the dovetail tenons. Cutter access is through the window on
the top surface. The jig/fixture is assembled with steel cross
dowels, tongue and grooved, and corner braced. Expect essentially
no deflection. (The jig is upsidedown.)
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The work is clamped against the fence on this side of the jig. For
safety, a C-clamp and the toggle (supplied) must be used to hold
the work. Use either a plunge or fixed base router.
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Here the fixture is bolted (cap screws included) to the bench and
the work is getting its second shoulder length haircut (tenon
face). The shoulder width is controlled by the edge guide. The
long faces of the tenon are cut only from this side of the jig. A
cut from the left or right end of the jig will produce a third or
fourth (end) shoulder, (all in the same plane).
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The width of the tenon can be controlled precisely with the edge
guide. The length is predetermined by the cutter
extension. Tenons, for legs/rails, and drawers can also be routed
on the platform/jig.
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For more information and ordering instructions email
pat@patwarner.com.