Woodhaven 966: Biscuit Master - Manual (Page 3)

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3. The Clamp Fence
There are many different ways that the Clamp Fence
(966A) can be attached to the Base. If possible, it’s always best
to position the Clamp Fence so the work is forced against it,
rather then pulled away from it, by the cutting action of the
biscuit machine. Determine how you’ll be using the biscuit
machine, and where to attach the Clamp Fence to the Base after
reviewing the instructions covering specific applications.
The Clamp Fence attaches to the Base in one or more of
the machined slots. Make sure the two countersunk holes in the
face of the Clamp Fence are against the MDF Base. Install a
washer (WB002) on two of the Ratchet Handles (5863). Insert
the Ratchet Handles thru the selected hole/slot in the Clamp
Fence (see specific applications), thru the selected slot in the
MDF Base and screw it into a Square Nut (NUT025) inserted
in the recess in the underside of the slot in the MDF Base.
You should always have one Ratchet Handle located directly
in front of the Toggle Clamp (or where the Toggle Clamp will
eventually be attached) to prevent the Clamp Fence from lifting
off the Base. The second Ratchet Handle is used to the side
or rear of the Toggle Clamp to prevent the Clamp Fence from
rotating out of position on the MDF Base. You should use two
Ratchet Handles on the Clamp Fence whenever possible.
After attaching the Clamp Fence to the MDF Base, attach
the Toggle Clamp (6305) to the Clamp Pad (6305B) with the
3/8" screw (MP375) at one of the back corners near the handle
of the Toggle Clamp. Insert two 1" screws (5772B) at the two
front corners of the Toggle Clamp, thru the Clamp Pad and
screw them into the Clamp Fence. The Nylon Knob (5525)
replaces the hex nut on the top of the Toggle Clamp spindle for
faster adjustments. When changing the location of the Clamp
Fence on the MDF Base, it’s usually easier if you remove
the Toggle Clamp from the Clamp Fence first. See fig. 3.
Two Positioners are provided to assist in holding parts
against the Clamp Fence and they can be attached in any of the
slots in the base. Each Positioner consists of a Ratchet Handle,
two 1/4" Spacers (BUSH1250) and a square nut. See fig. 4 inset.
USING THE BISCUIT MASTER
Clamp the Biscuit Master on a bench. When making cuts,
the front of the biscuit machine should be in line with the front
of the Fences. Most biscuit machines can set directly on the
MDF Base and, in that position, the biscuit slot will more or
less be in the center of a 3/4" thick board. If necessary, the
biscuit machine can be raised (make a shim) above the Base
up to 1/2" (or more) if necessary - see the section on Bevels.
Specific Applications:
4-5. END CUTS AND MITERS LESS THEN 45º
Fasten the Clamp Fence to the right of the
biscuit machine as shown. See fig. 4 & 5.
6. EDGE & FACE CUTS
Fasten the Clamp Fence to the center slot as shown. If
the Clamp Fence can’t be adjusted far enough forward to
hold the stock against the Fences, place a spacer between
the Clamp Fence and the back of the stock. See fig. 6.
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