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DAUTTERGUY · 06-20-2008, 08:57 AM

Seems as tough I am full of questions,but this is the place for the answers. I am in the process of making Two under the bed Blanket Boxes, for a wedding gift. I made one but the Dove Tails are quite Tight. I am using the Keller Jigs. Does the Old Addage hold true in Table Mounted Routing "Highten To Tighten-Lower to Loosen"? The Pins fit but had to use the "O'le Fine Adjusting Tool" I would like them to fit snug,but without any beating. Thanks

**harrysin** · 06-20-2008, 09:05 AM

"Heighten To Tighten-Lower to Loosen"

That sure does hold true.

DAUTTERGUY · 06-20-2008, 09:43 AM

Thank You Harry, All my "STUFF" is in a Two Car Garage. Maybe some day I'll have a shop as nice as yours"Three Minute Egg"

**harrysin** · 06-20-2008, 09:49 AM

You're doing well, many members only have part time use of a single garage.

**bobj3** · 06-20-2008, 10:22 AM

Hi Harry

Not always true

Because the Keller jig is a through type dovetail jig it must set dead on..most use a 7/16" 7deg.router bit..
I would suggest checking your setting on the bit...the bit must be right at the top of the wood, not below, not above, right flat with the stock..

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Originally Posted by harrysin

"Heighten To Tighten-Lower to Loosen"

That sure does hold true.

DAUTTERGUY · 06-20-2008, 10:34 AM

Bob, are you saying that the height of the bit must be the exact height of the piece to be cut? I laid a piece of the matching wood on the template and scribed a line. Keller says "Leave a 1/16 above the scribed line,or a 1/32nd above and then sand off the overage" I tried this and the fit is VERY TIGHT.

**bobj3** · 06-20-2008, 01:32 PM

Hi DAUTTERGUY

This is one time you don't want to do what they say..

Take a piece of the same stock you are going to put the dovetails in (a cut off piece ) set it on the jig template move the bit up or down until the bit is the same as the cut piece....the pencil line can be off just a bit and most of the time it is...

The dovetails will come out right on the button without the need to sand or to use a trim bit to get them flush....and they will fit just right...

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Originally Posted by DAUTTERGUY

Bob, are you saying that the height of the bit must be the exact height of the piece to be cut? I laid a piece of the matching wood on the template and scribed a line. Keller says "Leave a 1/16 above the scribed line,or a 1/32nd above and then sand off the overage" I tried this and the fit is VERY TIGHT.

DAUTTERGUY · 06-21-2008, 09:12 AM

Thanks one more time Bob, You Saved my Bacon,and a lot of Pounding!!!.

**harrysin** · 06-21-2008, 10:07 AM

Not being familiar this particular jig, I can't make much sense out of your description Bj. how about a couple of shots that will reveal all.

Router is still my name · 06-21-2008, 10:21 AM

This is how you adjust it for T or L fit.

http://www.eaglelakewoodworking.com/...oogle_high.htm

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DAUTTERGUY Registered User Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 17 View DAUTTERGUY's Gallery	Report This Post! Bob, are you saying that the height of the bit must be the exact height of the piece to be cut? I laid a piece of the matching wood on the template and scribed a line. Keller says "Leave a 1/16 above the scribed line,or a 1/32nd above and then sand off the overage" I tried this and the fit is VERY TIGHT.
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harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,333 View harrysin's Gallery	Report This Post! Not being familiar this particular jig, I can't make much sense out of your description Bj. how about a couple of shots that will reveal all. __________________ *Harry*
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Router is still my name Registered User Forum King Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 533 View Router is still my name's Gallery	Report This Post! This is how you adjust it for T or L fit. http://www.eaglelakewoodworking.com/...oogle_high.htm __________________ router è ancora il mio nome
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