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FIG. 28
B. Select the biscuit size and layout the biscuit locations.
C. Set up the tool by selecting the proper depth setting, adjusting the
FIG. 29
D. For this joint, you will make cuts into the edge of one workpiece
E. Glue, assemble and clamp the joint.
4. OFFSET JOINTS (SEE FIGURE 24)
A. Arrange the workpieces as they are to be assembled and layout the
B. Set up the tool by selecting the proper biscuit size and adjusting
FIG. 30
C. Clamp the workpiece, align the tool and make the plunge cut.
D. Next, adjust the fence up by an amount equal to the desired offset.
E. Clamp the second workpiece, align the tool and make the plunge cut.
F. Glue, assemble and clamp the joint.
5. EDGE MITER JOINTS (SEE FIGURE 25-28)
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fence to center on the workpiece thickness and setting the angle to
90°.
and the face of another. The edge cut is performed the same as for
edge to edge joints. The face cut is made by clamping the
workpiece and aligning the tool as shown in Figure 23. Turn the tool
on, make the plunge cut and repeat for each layout mark.
You may wish to have a deliberate offset between two workpieces.
This is easily accomplished with your plate joiner by performing the
following steps.
biscuit locations.
the fence angle to 90°. Select the workpiece that will be set back
and adjust the fence height to center the cut within the thickness of
that piece.
Use the scale and pointer located on the right side of the tool under
the fence lock knob.
Edge miters are most commonly used in box structures or for
making multisided pedestals where you would like to hide the end
grain. Once again, biscuit joinery is an outstanding method to use
both for added strength as well as ease of assembly. Follow the
steps below to assemble a 90° joint.