6. Routing the Tenon
When routing the tenon, make sure the
Guide Bushing [R-3] only rides against
the outer edges of the tenon template [3]
(Fig. 21) at all times.
1. Start the cut by putting the guide
bushing into the end of the template.
2. With the Guide Bushing in the end of
the template and the router base
squarely on the jig surface, turn the
router on.
3. Plunge the router to a workable depth
and guide the router bit clockwise
through the cutting process making
sure to keep the Guide Bushing tight
to the outer edge at all times.
NOTE: You can make successive
plunges to any depth while moving the
Guide Bushing clockwise around the
tenon template always riding against
the edge to make the cleanest joint
possible. We recommend making
successive shallow plunges and cutting
sweeps to avoid over stressing the
cutting bit. (Fig. 21 & 22)
Caution: before retracting the router bit
from the cut, be sure to turn the router
off.
Tip: depending on the actual thickness
of your stock, you may at times get a
“fence” or “flash” around the edge of
your tenon (Fig 23). Be sure to cut, file or
sand it off cleanly to ensure a tight fit.
R-3 GUIDE
BUSHING
1/4" UP
CUT BIT
SHOWN
Fig. 21
Fig. 22
Fig. 23
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