Sealey Dj01 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR

UNIVERSAL DOWELLING JIG

MODEL NO: DJ01

Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard, this product will, if used according to these instructions,

and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS. USE

THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR

PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.

1. SAFETY

9Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment. A full range of Personal Protective Equipment is available from your Sealey stockist.

9Use the tool in a suitable work area. Keep area clean and tidy and free from unrelated materials and ensure that there is adequate lighting.

9Secure any unstable workpieces with a clamp, vice or other adequate holding device.

8DO NOT over-reach. Ensure the floor is not slippery and wear non-slip shoes.

8DO NOT use the tool for a task it is not designed to perform.

8DO NOT get the tool wet or use in damp or wet locations.

8DO NOT hold unsecured work in your hand.

8DO NOT operate the tool if any parts are missing or damaged as this may cause failure and/or personal injury.

8DO NOT operate the tool when you are tired or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or intoxicating medication.

2. i INTRODUCTION

Jig and clamp dowelling set ideal for making accurate 6, 8 and 10mm dowel holes/joints in MDF and wood. Suitable for a number of

different styles of dowel joint including edge-to-edge, edge-to-corner and edge-to-surface. Set includes aluminium dowelling jig, alignment

clamps, 60 dowel pins and three drill bit depth stops.

3. i SPECIFICATION

Model No: ......................................................................DJ01

Dowel Sizes ............................................. 6mm, 8mm, 10mm

Suitable Thickness MDF/Wood ..................... 12mm to 36mm

4. CONTENTS

5. OPERATION

NOTE: These instructions are guidelines only and cannot cover all aspects of creating perfect joints. It is suggested that the use of a

 setsquare,spiritlevelandadditionalclampingwillenhancethenalproduct.Allcutsonthematerialstobedowelledtogethermustbe

 squareandtrueorerrorswillcompoundanda󰀨ectthequalityofthejoint.Ifmaterialstobejoinedarenotuniformandconsistentin

thickness, errors may occur in the alignment of jointed surfaces

NOTE: Therearethreedi󰀨erentcommonformsofdowelledjoint:‘EdgetoEdge’,‘EdgetoCorner’and‘EdgetoSurface’.

5.1. EDGE TO EDGE JOINTING (g.1)

5.1.1. Clamptherstboardinpositionontheworkbenchusingdrilljig(g.1.A)andclampblock(g.1.B)thussettingthelocationfortherst

dowel hole.

5.1.2. Restsecondboardontodrilljigandclampblockplatformsandsecurewithupperclamps(g.1.C). TIP: Support the upper board

securely so that the boards lie parallel to each other and ensure that edges are in line.

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5.1.3. Selectdowelsizeandrelevantdrillbit.Setthedepthgaugeonthedrillbittoensuresu󰀩cientholedepthtopreventthedowelfrom

bottoming out when jointing thus preventing the boards from fully meeting. Drill both upper and lower holes at this position.

TIP: To prevent build up of swarf, withdraw the drill bit from the work frequently.

5.1.4. Tocontinuedrillingfurtherholes,loosenthedrilljigclampsandcarefullyslidethedrilljigtoit’snewposition.TIP: Spacing can be

achieved by placing a dowel into an existing hole and using a spacer-block between this and the drill-jig to set the new location.

IMPORTANT: When moving the drill jig location at least one set of clamps must be holding the boards in position to prevent movement

and misalignment of the dowels.

5.2. EDGE TO CORNER JOINTING (g.2)

5.2.1. Clamptherstboardinpositionontheworkbenchusingdrilljig(g.2.A)andclampblock(g.2.B)thussettingthelocationfortherst

dowel hole.

5.2.2. Stand the second board on edge onto the drill jig and secure with upper clamps. TIP: Support the vertical board securely so that the

 boardslieatrightanglestoeachotherandensurethatedgesareinline.Additionalclampingmayberequiredtosecurelyandrmly

support the vertical board.

5.2.3. Selectdowelsizeandrelevantdrillbit.Setthedepthgaugeonthedrillbittoensuresu󰀩cientholedepthtopreventthedowelfrom

bottoming out on jointing thus preventing the boards from fully meeting. Drill all holes in the horizontal board. TIP: Spacing can be

achieved by placing a dowel into an existing hole and using spacer-block between this and the drill-jig to set the new location.

5.2.4. Re-adjust drill depth gauge to suit hole depth required in vertical board. To continue drilling further holes, loosen the drill jig clamps

 andcarefullyslidethedrilljigtoit’snewposition.TIP: Alignment of upper and lower holes can be achieved by using a dowel placed in

 matchinghorizontalhole(g.2C)TIP: To prevent build up of swarf, withdraw the drill bit from the work frequently.

IMPORTANT: When moving the jig location at least one set of clamps must be holding the boards in position to prevent movement and

misalignment of the dowels.

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5.3. EDGE TO SURFACE JOINTING (g.3, g.4)

5.3.1. Markcentrelineofdowelxingsinsurfaceboardandplaceinpositionontheworkbench(g.3).

5.3.2. Laypre-drillededgeboardinpositionontopofsurfaceboard(g.3)ensuringalignmentofedges.Placeedgeboardbyadjustingits

 positionsuchthatthecentrelineofthedowelholesisdeadcentretotherelevantguidebush(g.4)Clampinplaceusingclampblock.

NOTE: Use additional clamping if required.

5.3.3. Locatethejigontheprotrudingdowels(g.4)usingtherelevantslotfortheguidebushbeingused.  

5.3.4. Selectdowelsizeandrelevantdrillbit.Setthedepthgaugeonthedrillbittoensuresu󰀩cientholedepthtopreventthedowelfrom

bottoming out on jointing thus preventing the boards from fully meeting.

5.3.5. Tocontinuedrillingfurtherholes,loosenthedrilljigclampsandcarefullyslidethedrilljigtoit’snewposition.TIP: Spacing can be

achieved by placing a dowel into an existing hole and using a spacer-block between this and the drill jig to set the new location.

IMPORTANT: When moving the drill jig location at least one set of clamps must be holding the board in position to prevent movement

and misalignment of the dowels.

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