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S Bolton · 10-22-2007, 10:55 PM

I did my first Incra half blind dovetail joint this evening.

I noticed that the joint fits snugly, but that there are several gaps in the places I have noted on the joint.

Can anyone tell me what I may be doing wrong. Whitesid 1/2 14 degree cutter.

Thanks

Steve Bolton

S Bolton · 10-22-2007, 10:56 PM

I forgot the photo. Sorry.

sb

**challagan** · 10-22-2007, 11:33 PM

It looks pretty good Steve

I haven't had a chance to use mine yet. My guess would be just moving or shifting during the cut, maybe debris between the fence and the right angle fixture etc. You using any kind of DC on your set up? Also is your stock absolutely flat without any cup or bow in it? Doesn't take much to make it just a tad off. Still, it looks good.

Corey

**bobj3** · 10-22-2007, 11:35 PM

HI SB

Looks good, you need some room for the glue,, I think the word you are looking for is Practice

,,, plus keep the stock from moving around...and hold it to the fence...it comes in time...

but good job

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S Bolton · 10-22-2007, 11:38 PM

Cory: What do you mean using "using any kind of DC on your set up"?

thanks

sb

**challagan** · 10-22-2007, 11:55 PM

Steve, I meant dust control.. shop vac etc. Just putting a wand back in there back behind the fence will help. Just a little dust and chip build up will move you off the fence. The bit can also try to pull the stock and move it a bit. I will be sure to use a push pad as shown in the video to keep it on the fence and down when cutting the slots.

Corey

**bobj3** · 10-23-2007, 10:13 AM

Hi SB

Here's a link to some Vac.pickups you make easy for your Incra setup plus a Mod.of the push block that helps hold the stock true...and tight to the fence all you need to do clamp it to the push block and let the extra guide do the work for you..

The Mod. is a easy one to make BUT it must be made dead on...

http://www.routerforums.com/47957-post39.html
http://www.routerforums.com/53713-post1.html
http://www.routerforums.com/jigs-fix...estion-bj.html

AxlMyk · 10-23-2007, 02:38 PM

It looks like where the stock was held down tight, it produced a loose joint. You'll notice the second from left is tight and the rest are loose.
Make sure you hold the stock down tight, and lower the bit an eyebrow hair.

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S Bolton Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 493 View S Bolton's Gallery	Report This Post! Incra half blind joint I did my first Incra half blind dovetail joint this evening. I noticed that the joint fits snugly, but that there are several gaps in the places I have noted on the joint. Can anyone tell me what I may be doing wrong. Whitesid 1/2 14 degree cutter. Thanks Steve Bolton
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S Bolton Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 493 View S Bolton's Gallery	Report This Post! I forgot the photo. Sorry. sb Attached Thumbnails
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challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! It looks pretty good Steve I haven't had a chance to use mine yet. My guess would be just moving or shifting during the cut, maybe debris between the fence and the right angle fixture etc. You using any kind of DC on your set up? Also is your stock absolutely flat without any cup or bow in it? Doesn't take much to make it just a tad off. Still, it looks good. Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,299 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! HI SB Looks good, you need some room for the glue,, I think the word you are looking for is Practice ,,, plus keep the stock from moving around...and hold it to the fence...it comes in time... but good job ======== __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J. Last edited by bobj3; 10-22-2007 at 11:46 PM.
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S Bolton Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 493 View S Bolton's Gallery	Report This Post! Cory: What do you mean using "using any kind of DC on your set up"? thanks sb
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challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! Steve, I meant dust control.. shop vac etc. Just putting a wand back in there back behind the fence will help. Just a little dust and chip build up will move you off the fence. The bit can also try to pull the stock and move it a bit. I will be sure to use a push pad as shown in the video to keep it on the fence and down when cutting the slots. Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,299 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi SB Here's a link to some Vac.pickups you make easy for your Incra setup plus a Mod.of the push block that helps hold the stock true...and tight to the fence all you need to do clamp it to the push block and let the extra guide do the work for you.. The Mod. is a easy one to make BUT it must be made dead on... http://www.routerforums.com/47957-post39.html http://www.routerforums.com/53713-post1.html http://www.routerforums.com/jigs-fix...estion-bj.html __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J.
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AxlMyk Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hartland, Mi. USA First Name: Mike Posts: 1,019 View AxlMyk's Gallery	Report This Post! It looks like where the stock was held down tight, it produced a loose joint. You'll notice the second from left is tight and the rest are loose. Make sure you hold the stock down tight, and lower the bit an eyebrow hair. __________________ Mike - Retired FoMoCo Tradesman My Gallery @ http://www.routerforums.com/axlmyks-stuff/
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