INCLUDES COLLECTION OF SIXTY, 16” long TEMPLATES and FULL SIZE PLANS FOR MAKING: • Box joints • Double-Double Box joints • Half-Blind Dovetails • Double Dovetails • Through & Double Through Dovetails • Jointech’s exclusive BoxtailsTM FULLY ILLUSTRATED WITH OVER • Plus 18 Scales for repetitive cutting 1 7 DETAILED ULL COLOR Cutting intervals range from /8” up to /8”. 200 F - DRAWINGS AND PHOTOS, PLUS NUMEROUS SHOP TIPS AND TECHNIQUES. Complete Instructions and Setup for MADE IN THE U.S.A. Manufactured by: TM ® Clincher Fence Machine and SmartFence . Jointech, Inc. SETUPS for CABINET MAKING OPERATIONS P.O. Box 790727 San Antonio, TX 78279 • Edge Jointing • Frames • Raised Panels Customer Svc : (210) 524-9104 Facsimile: (210) 377-1282 email:[email protected] Introduction CLINCHER FENCE MACHINE.....................................................................................2 Templates and scales Fence Machine Systems Warranty OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES.........................................................................................3 Setting Up SYSTEM SETUP and ASSEMBLY...............................................................................4 Mounting CLINCHER Mounting Fence Dust Collection Attachment Vertical Push Fixture assembly X-Y Stop Block operation Cutting Profile Inserts Cabinet Making EDGE JOINTING......... ................................................................................................6 Operations SHAPING OPERATIONS .............................................................................................7 Frames Raised Panels Joint Making MAKING THE PERFECT JOINT ................................................................................10 Operations Getting Started Selecting the right Template for your project Installing and using CLINCHER Templates Centering for perfect symmetry - Using the Rabbit ....................................11 Steps for centering Determine Pin and Tail Cuts.......................................................................12 Template Alignment BOX JOINTS................................ ..............................................................................13 Setting Depth of Cut for Box Joints HALF-BLIND DOVETAILS..........................................................................................14 Setting Depth of Cut for all Dovetail Joints THROUGH DOVETAILS.............................................................................................16 DOUBLE DOVETAILS ................................................................................................18 DOUBLE-DOUBLE BOX JOINTS...............................................................................20 BOXTAIL JOINTS......... ..............................................................................................22 THE MITER SPLINE JOINT.......................................................................................24 SLIDING DOVETAILS.................................................................................................24 REPETITIVE SCALE TEMPLATES.............................................................................24 SAFETY - READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS • When using a power tool with CLINCHER, • If CLINCHER is mounted to a moveable base, • Before making a cut, always make sure that the follow the safety instructions in the tool’s always secure base to work surface by CLINCHER cam clamp is fully locked down and instruction manual. Use any safety guards clamping, screws, or otherwise fastened before machine setup is secure in place. required for their safe use. Remember that all using. power tools are inherently dangerous. Make • Whenever a cutting operation requires that your sure that you thoroughly understand their • Always tighten SmartFence sliding sections hands come near or over a bit or blade, operation and their safety features before you clamping knobs before any cutting operation. ALWAYS USE A GOOD PUSH BLOCK or push use them. Avoid applying excessive force when clamping. stick to protect your fingers. When using a profile insert, always securely • Always wear safety glasses and hearing engage between both sliding sections. • Before performing any cutting operation, protection when operation of power tools. carefully think it through. Anticipate any • Always align center of SmartFence to center of situations that can be potentially dangerous, • Always turn off power to any other tools prior to router and cutter. Never use a cutter larger such as: grabbing, kickback, splintering, or any adjustment of CLINCHER. Allow a cutting than 4” in diameter nor greater than 2” in height, exposed fingers, and take steps to insure that tool to come to a complete stop before including any bearing. they don’t happen. repositioning of fence, sliding section or profile insert. With Jointech leading the way, the method of router table woodworking and The Jointech Template Collection includes sixty, 16” long templates and joinery has become the most exciting and sought after means to perform scales, plus step-by-step instructions to guide you through the use of the shaping and cutting operations with high precision. The Jointech Ultra- templates to make box joints, half-blind dovetails, through dovetails, double Precision Woodworking System which you have purchased will be the best dovetails, double-double box joints, and the exotic Jointech BoxtailTM .Even investment that you have made over any other tool in your shop. Far superi- the novice, who perhaps has never made a simple dovetail or box joint, will or to any other in quality, workmanship and versatility, the accuracy that this quickly be able to produce beautiful and intricate joinery in their projects. new tool brings to your woodworking shop is unprecedented. Made entirely in San Antonio, Texas, Jointech’s American-made The CabinetMaker’s System is capable of jointing, routing, rabbeting, dado- Woodworking Systems have been met with enthusiastic approval of many ing, making raised panels, and rail and stile frames. It can function as a saw thousands of woodworkers, hobbyist and professional, as well as leading table fence, drill press positioner and much more. This one System will give experts in the field. you the versatility needed to perform fine joinery and all cabinet-making operations. We thank you for choosing Jointech. CLINCHER Fence Machine CAM-HANDLE CLAMP POSITIONS: 1) UPRIGHT - Carriage is released from leadscrew for full movement over its range. 2) 45 DEGREES - Position to make micro-adjustments with thumbwheel. 3) DOWN - Carriage is fully locked in place for a cutting operation. MICRO-ADJUST THUMBWHEEL Each detent represents .001” of fence movement. Decal indicates which direction fence will move during rotation. After an adjustment, it’s scale sleeve can be re-calibrated to Zero. Use thumbwheel only when the cam-handle clamp is in the micro-adjust position. T-SLOT A 5/8” wide flat nut or a 1/2” - 14 deg. dovetailed block combined with a CENTER FINDER (RABBIT) handle or thumb- screw can be The Rabbit and TRU-Center Scale are used to find the inserted into this exact center of a board. Follow directions on page 11 ANTI-PARALLAX CURSOR slot to make a to achieve joint symmetry using any of the Jointech Visually align both top and bottom convenient carriage templates. Once the TRU-Center Scale is calibrated to hairlines to scale or template to handle and/or stop. eliminate parallax. a given cutter or blade kerf, only the Rabbit is used to find center regardless of board width. CLINCHER Templates and Scales The CLINCHER Template Collection includes 48 joint-making templates, The fit of a template or scale in a CLINCHER slot may become too loose 9 dual scales for making repetitive cuts, infeed and outfeed fence scales and over time. If this occurs, make a mild kink in one or more places along its a blank inch scale for custom use. They are made from a special, high- length to add tension when replaced in slot. You cannot damage a template strength vinyl and will give many years of satisfactory use. The two printed or scale in doing this. sheets comprising the 60 templates and scales are partially die cut and need to be separated for insertion into the pockets provided for in this handbook. If your templates become dirty, simply wipe them with a damp cloth. DO Although they should separate easily by peeling apart, because of tolerances NOT attempt to clean the templates with alcohol or any other solvent as this in materials and manufacturing processes it may also be necessary to use a may damage the printing. sharp knife or razor blade. HOME USE WARRANTY (A FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY) JOINTECH warrants this product for five years from date of purchase against any defects that are due to faulty material or workmanship. Please return the complete unit, transportation prepaid (proof of pur- chase may be required) for free replacement or repair at our option. This warranty does not apply to accessories. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. Should you have any questions, contact Jointech, Incorporated. 2 Fence Featherboard Fence Panel Raiser SmartFence Profile Inserts Combination Featherboard and Stock Pusher locks into dovetail on all Jointech fences. Holds workpiece firmly Panel Raiser makes vertical panel raising safer and down against table surface for consistent cuts. easier. It adapts quickly to SmartFence to support 6-pack of blank inserts for SmartFence. Packaged in a Prevents kickback and keeps fingers safely