Woodstock SHOP FOX D4031 user manual

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Model D4031
Mortising Kit
Instruction Sheet
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Introduction
The Model D4031 (Figure 1) Mortising Kit provides every-
thing needed to produce mortises with your drill press.
Inventory (Figure 2)
A. Cone .........................................................1
B. Fence Assembly ............................................1
C. Alignment Tool .............................................1
D. Mortising Chis

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D4031 Mortising Kit Instructions Mounting the Cone 1. If the cone will not fit over the drill chuck, remove the chuck. Otherwise, secure the alignment tool in the drill chuck on your drill press. 2. Carefully measure the flange on the bottom of the quill on your drill press. 3. Compare the size of the flange with those listed in the Inventory and examine the mounting methods shown in Figure 3. If your quill measures 2.6", use the direct mounting method. If the measurement Quill Flange

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D4031 Mortising Kit Instructions Making a Mortise Proper alignment of the workpiece and chisel is essential to making good mortise and tenon joints. The instructions below describe one method of creating square joints with an evenly-spaced mortise. Place a scrap board on top of the drill press table if a through-mortise is to be made. To make a mortise, do these steps: 1. Install the chisel into the cone, rotate it so the opening is positioned toward the operator and is square to the fence

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D4031 Mortising Kit Instructions 8. Watch the chips coming out of the slot on the shank of the chisel. If you don't see chips or there is a lot of smoke, raise the chisel, turn off the drill press and adjust the drill lower in the chisel. If burning still occurs, lower the speed the drill press. Some burning may occur with certain species of wood regardless of the settings but you will see wood chips while cutting mortises with this tool when it is operating correctly. 9. Check the plac