IGM FD300 Mode D'emploi page 8

Note: Recommended bit depths are approximate only, always make test cuts in scrap stock to determine the
exact depth for your application!
Caution!
- Ensure that both workpieces are clamped securely and that they touch the edge guides.
- Always clamp only one set of workpieces . Ensure that the router bit does not touch the template
brackets before and after cutting the joint.
- Do not overtighten the knobs.
- Tighten or loosen the joint by increasing or decreasing cutting depth of dovetail bit.
Routing
- Place the router on the template ensuring that the router bit does not touch the workpiece.
- Switch on. Make one very light cut from left to right, cutting only the front edge. This prevents breakout.
- Rout carefully from left to right following the fingers of the template with the template guide.
- Switch off the router and carefully remove from jig.
- Check that all slots are routed clean. If not, rout again.
- Remove the workpiece from the jig.
- Test joint.
ATTENTION!
Do not lift the router from the template as damage to the template and router bit will occur.
STANDARD RABBETED 12,7mm (1/2") HALF BLIND DOVETAIL JOINT
Use standard template . Each part of joint is routed separately.
Note: In most cases, the rabbeted joint is used only on the drawer front. If you wish to use a standard half
blind joint to connect the drawer sides to the back, make this joint using the instructions in the previous
section.
Joint Description
12,7mm (1/2")
Rabbeted Half Blind
FD300 & 600
If the joint is not perfect :
Joint too loose = increase cutting depth of router bit.
Joint too tight = decrease cutting depth of router bit.
Joint too shallow = move template towards the jig body.
Joint too deep = move template away from the jig body.
Edge Guide Information
Diameter Colour
Ø 10mm Silver
Ø 10mm Silver
Ø Guide
Dimensions
Position
U2
15,8mm
5/8"
F1
- GB 6 -
FD300 & 600 Operating manual
Illustration F
Router Bit
Ø ½" x ½"
Ø 12,7 x 12,7mm
x 14deg.
Cutting depth
17mm
11/16"