White Oak Tools Route-a-pocket Bedienungsanleitung
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User Manual # 108000-06
Route-a-PocketTM Components
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Route-a-PocketTM
Hardware
Quantity
Component
Part #
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Route-a-PocketTM assembly
101000
1
Route-a-PocketTM router bit
106008
1
9/64” dia. drill bit
104001
1
#2 ball tip square drive driver
106010
1
Storage tube
106012
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#7 x 1” pocket screw
106060
5
#7 x 1-1/4” pocket screw
106061
5
#7 x 1-1/2” pocket screw
106062
Optional Hardware
1
Mounting plate with (3) screws
101001
1
#2 ball tip square drive screwdriver
106009
Patent Pending
Optional
Hardware
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Route-a-PocketTM
User Manual, Overlay &
Template
Quantity
Component
Part #
1
User Manual
108000
1
Set-up & Screw Selection Template
108001
1
Transparent Screw Overlay
108002
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Exploded View of Main Assembly
Item #
Part Name
Part #
1
Body assembly
101002
2
Drill guide assembly
101003
3
Lower stop block assembly
101004
4
Upper stop block assembly
101005
5
Retaining pin
106002
6
Hex bolt
102002
7
Wing Nut
102003
8
Shim (set of 4)
106004
9
Edge pad
106003
10
Clamp pad
106011
11
Label (set of 4)
108003
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Exploded View of Optional
Mounting Plate
Item #
Part Name
Part #
11
Label (set of 4)
108003
20
Mounting plate assembly
101001
21
Wood screws
102007
Table of Contents & Introduction
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents & Introduction
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Route-a-PocketTM Specifications & Required Tools
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Using the Template & Adjusting the Stops
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Setting the Drill Bushing Height
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Plunge Router & Power Drill Set-up
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Machining Procedure
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Aligning the Pilot Hole with the Pocket
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Assembling the Joint
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Using the Optional Mounting Plate
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Joining 2 or More Route-a-Pockets & Maintenance
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Customer Support
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Introduction:
Thank you for choosing Route-a-PocketTM. The Route-a-PocketTM has been designed to
produce professional quality pocket screw joinery with your plunge router and power
drill. Please take the time to read and understand this user manual in its entirety. By
doing so, you’ll be introduced to all the jig’s features. We also suggest you practice
using the Route-a-PocketTM on test pieces prior to using it on your next project. This step
will build your confidence with the jig and ensure you have configured the Route-a-
PocketTM to produce the anticipated results. Finally, don’t forget to visit the Route-a-
PocketTM website (www.routeapocket.com). The site includes an interactive “Set-up &
Screw Selection Template” along with other useful resources.
Route-a-PocketTM Specifications & Required Tools
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Route-a-PocketTM Specifications
Allowable Workpiece Thickness
Minimum: 1/2"
Maximum: 1-1/2”
Pocket Width
3/8”
Pocket Length
Minimum: 1/2”
Maximum: 4-1/8”
Pilot Hole Diameter
9/64”
Pocket & Pilot Hole Angle
10°
Screw Grip Length
Minimum: 7/16”
Maximum: 1-1/8”
Required Tools:
Plunge Router
For your safety, it is important that you select a good quality and well maintained plunge
router for use with the Route-a-PocketTM. Selecting the proper plunge router will also
make it easy to achieve the quality results you expect. The plunge router must accept a
router bit with a 1/2” shank and should have a plunge stroke of at least 2-3/8”. The
maximum suggested plunge router horsepower rating is 2-1/4.
Guide Bushing
The guide bushing must be compatible with your plunge router and have an outside
diameter of 3/4". The collar length should be 1/2" or longer.
Power drill
The power drill used to drive the pocket screws should be equipped with an adjustable
clutch.
Using the Template & Adjusting the Stops
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Included with your Route-a-PocketTM is the Set-up & Screw Selection Template. This
template makes it easy to select the appropriate screw and Route-a-PocketTM settings for
your joining application. The template may be used by placing an actual screw on the
card or by overlaying the transparent screw overlay, also included, on the card. This
section describes the process.
Notes:
For most applications, the suggested Route-a-Pocket settings are listed on the back cover of this
User Manual.
An interactive Set-up & Screw Selection Template is available on-line at www.routeapocket.com.
Figure 1a - Caution, template shown above is not full scale
Place the centerline of the desired screw on the sloped line corresponding to the
workpiece thickness. In this example, a #7 x 1-1/2” long screw is to be used with a 3/4”
thick workpiece.
Using the Template & Adjusting the Stops
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Figure 1b –Caution, template shown above is not full scale
Choose the lower stop position by sliding the screw along the sloped line and align the
bottom side of the screw head with the lower stop position that provides the desired grip
length and penetration. In this example, the screw is aligned with 24B.
Confirm that the screw penetration does not exceed the width or thickness of the mating
workpiece and adjust if necessary. In this example, the screw will not break through a
mating workpiece that is at least 1” wide and 3/4” thick
Record the selected lower stop position. In this example, 24B is recorded.
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Figure 1c –Caution, template shown above is not full scale
Choose the upper stop position by repositioning the screw along the sloped line until the
tip of the screw is aligned with the second line to the right of the previously recorded
lower stop position. Positioning the tip at this location represents the tip of the screw
entering the pilot hole 1/4”. In this example, the tip of the screw is aligned with 35B.
Observe the upper stop position corresponding with the first line to the left of the screw
head. Confirm that there is adequate driver access and adjust if necessary. In this
example, the driver has adequate access when used at 25° off angle and the upper stop is
positioned at 56C.
Record the selected upper stop position. In this example, 56C is recorded.
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