Originally Posted by bobj3

Hi Bob

Pop in your 1/2' DOVETAIL bit in the router table, set the bit height to 3/8" above the router table top then move the fence over so the bit is in the center of the stock you are going to use for the shoe, lock the fence in place then get your push block and push the stock over the bit keeping it to the fence and holding it down to the table top...

Cut you stock just a bit longer than you need just in case you get rip out on the end of the pass...if so just trim off the end for a nice clean dovetail socket..

Then test fit the pin in the socket, it should just slide in free without the need for a hammer...you may need to adjust the bit up or down to get it to fit just right once you have it set right , make some backups they do get nailed now and then..


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