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Spline Cuts

Fig. 6

1. Using Tenon Master Jig, cut spline kerfs into the miter. With trunnion facing you, secure clamp into left set of holes (see Fig. 6).

2. Keep saw angle to same angle used to cut miters. In this case, angle is 21-degrees.

3. Place "X" on inside face of corners. This identifies stock for future cuts (see Fig. 7).

Fig. 7

4. Place stock against trunnion with "X" against main bracket.

5. Set blade height to equal 9/16" from insert, measured between blade and fence.

6. Loosen knob and adjust main bracket toward or away from blade to desired location of cut. NOTE: Be sure cut's location will not penetrate wood's exterior surface.

Fig. 8

7. Make first and all similar cuts at the same time. Be sure "X" is always against main bracket (see Fig. 8).

8. Remove four screws holding the toggle clamp to trunnion. Position and fasten toggle clamp in the other set of holes.

9. With "X" against main bracket, cut final four spline kerfs into miters. Make sure toggle clamp securely hold wood to main bracket.

NOTE: To procude splines, see "Power Too Woodworking For Everyone", pages 82-83.

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