PC jig half blind dovetails...how tight? Room for glue…
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PC jig half blind dovetails...how tight? Room for glue?
I'm building some drawers and picked up a used PC 4210 jig. I did a bunch of test cuts and thought I had it good to go (see pic) using extra stock of the same dimensions as my drawer stock. I had to tap them together with a deadblow hammer. I didn't smash it but it took a few whacks.
Then I went to cut my first drawer and I couldn't get the sides flush without going nuts with clamps 🤪 The sides ended up maybe 1/64" proud...enough that it was obvious but I could sand them flush with my random orbit.
Now I think I need to reassess! How tight should the dry fit be? Should the joint go together by hand or need a few taps? Should I adjust the template away since the sides are sitting proud, and if so would the adjustment be equal to the amount the sides stick up?
Thanks!
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I'm building some drawers and picked up a used PC 4210 jig. I did a bunch of test cuts and thought I had it good to go (see pic) using extra stock of the same dimensions as my drawer stock. I had to tap them together with a deadblow hammer. I didn't smash it but it took a few whacks.
Then I went to cut my first drawer and I couldn't get the sides flush without going nuts with clamps 🤪 The sides ended up maybe 1/64" proud...enough that it was obvious but I could sand them flush with my random orbit.
Now I think I need to reassess! How tight should the dry fit be? Should the joint go together by hand or need a few taps? Should I adjust the template away since the sides are sitting proud, and if so would the adjustment be equal to the amount the sides stick up?
Thanks!
#diy
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