Router Workshop: Easy To Make Box Joints & Dovetails!

Easy Making Box Joints & Dovetails!

On "the Router Workshop" we make use of spacer fences to earn attractive box joints, sync splices, as well as sliding dovetails. When making box joints with a spacer fencing remember the area, the fence as well as the little bit (between the fence and also the little bit) are equal. The only two things that could go wrong with a box joint is it could be also loosened or as well limited. In this router tip we find out the fundamental principals of the box joint in addition to the spacer fence established!

Establishing For Box Joints

Make certain the router is unplugged. To set up for 3/8" box joints, chuck up the 3/8" spiral (straight) bit in a table mounted router. Clamp the 3/8" spacer fencing to the table with a 3/8" room in between the fencing and also the bit. (If you are utilizing the Router Workshop Table Top the bolt openings for the 3/8" spacer fence are predrilled so you could screw it into area.) Always run an examination piece to inspect the fit (we secure 2 pieces of 3/8" thick product with each other).

Utilize a press block to hold the items in a vertical position.Start the router as well as cut the very first box joint. Area the first cut over the spacer fence as well as make the second cut as well as continue up until finished.Unclamp the two pieces as well as check the fit. Because we did not offset the two peices by 3/8", we did not wind up with flush sides on this examination peice.

Readjusting The Fit

Tap the fencing to the bit if it is also limited. Tap the fence away from the bit if it is too loosened. When you have the fit you want, drill bolt holes in your router table (if not predrilled), install screws as well as wingnuts and tighten. You are now readied to make 3/8" box joints.

The Offset Block

The countered block rearranges the supply on the fencing so that the groove cut will certainly be. This enables a groove in the end item to fit with a box pin in the side piece. With the spacer fencing set up properly to reduce box joints, cut a 10" lengthy groove in the block.

Utilizing An Offset Block

Area the full length groove of the balanced out block over the 3/8" spacer fence. The side of the countered block needs to simply touch the cutting edge of the little bit. Secure the countered block to the table in this placement. Now clamp the two end pieces together (significant side to the fence) and make the groove cut on both ends.When the router has actually come to a total quit remove the offset block as well as proceed cutting package joints on these pieces. Currently you have excellent box joints with the leading side flush!

Establishing For The Dovetail Splice

Use a 1/2" 14 degree dovetail bit in a table mounted router. Bolt the 3/8" spacer fence over the table with a 1/2" area between the little bit as well as the fencing. This room is measured from all-time low of the dovetail profile, not the tip. Set the elevation of the bit at about 5/16 so the slot will fit over the spacer fence.It will certainly be necessary to drill another opening for the dovetail bit procedure (predrilled in the Router Workshop Table Top). Get rid of the bolt ultimately of the spacer fencing closest to the driver.

Touch the fence to the right and also clamp in position as described above as well as run an example. When you have the proper fit, pierce an opening through the left side of the spacer fencing and table. Once more, check your fit by securing 2 pieces of 3/8" thick product together (see to it the bottoms are flush) and reducing syncs in one end. To adjust the fit, increase the little bit to earn it tighter and reduced the little bit to loosen up.