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    The document provides instructions for building a dovetail jig stand with a sliding storage drawer. It includes a materials list and cut list. The instructions describe how to construct the stand, drawer box, attach the base, and secure the dovetail jig.

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    Dovetail Jig Stand with Sliding Storage Drawer

    Materials List:
    24” x 48” x 1/2” Cabinet Grade Plywood
    6” x 18” x 1/4” Hardboard or Masonite
    (2) Knobs or Drawer Handles
    (4) 1/2” #8 Wood Screws
    (4) 1-1/4” #6 Wood Screws
    Wood Glue

    Tools Needed:
    Table Mounted Router
    MLCS # 5547/7847 Lock Miter Router Bit
    MLCS #5470/5468/7770 Straight Cutting Router Bit
    Clamps – (2) MLCS #9012 or (1) MLCS #9005 Merle Multi Corner Clamp
    Drill
    Table Saw

    Copyright 2007 MLCS Ltd. Page 1


    Making the Stand:

    Crosscut the 2’ by 4’, 1/2” thick plywood to 18” by 24”. From this, cut the top,
    bottom and sides to the dimension given in the cut list.
    Install the lock miter router bit into your router table. Using the remaining scrap
    plywood from this piece, set-up and make a test joint as per the instructions for using the
    lock miter bit on the MLCS website (www.mlcswoodworking.com). After you have
    completed the set-up of the lock miter bit, rout the long sides of the top, bottom and sides
    of the stand pieces. The top and bottom pieces will get routed lying flat on the router
    table and the sidepieces will get routed standing vertical against the router table fence.
    (see figs. A & B)

    fig A fig B

    Leave the lock miter bit set up in the router table, as it will also be used on the
    drawer box.
    Apply glue to the tongue and groove sections of the lock miter profile and work
    quickly to assemble the four pieces together. Use clamps such as MLCS item #9012
    Merle Multi-Corner Clamp to secure the assembly as the glue dries. (see fig C)

    fig C

    Copyright 2007 MLCS Ltd. Page 2


    Making the Drawer Box:

    From the remaining piece of plywood, rip two lengths 5” wide. From each of
    these lengths cut one piece at 18” long and one piece at 6” long.
    Again you will use the lock miter router bit to cut the lock miter joint used to
    construct the drawer box. This time the lock miter cuts will be made across the 5” widths
    of the drawer box pieces. The drawer sides will get routed lying flat on the router table
    and the drawer ends will get routed standing vertical against the router table fence.
    This time before gluing up the drawer assembly a 1/4” slot must be made in all
    four pieces to accept the drawer bottom. A 1/4” straight cutting router bit will be used to
    create the slot. The slot needs to be cut on the bottom edge of the length of each drawer
    box piece. Leave at least 1/4” below the slot to support the drawer bottom. The slot
    should be cut to a depth of 1/4” and made in one or two passes. (see fig D)

    fig D

    After cutting the slot in all four drawer box pieces the drawer bottom should be
    cut to the dimension given in the cut list.
    Before gluing up the drawer box it is a good idea to do a dry fit of the assembly to make
    sure that everything will line up. If all fits together well, proceed by applying glue to the
    tongue and groove sections of the lock miter profile on one of the drawer ends an one end
    of each drawer side. Assemble these two joints and then slide the drawer bottom into the
    slot in this assembly. Working quickly, apply glue to the tongue and groove sections of
    the lock miter profile on the other drawer end and complete the drawer box assembly.
    Use clamps such as MLCS item #9012 Merle Multi-Corner Clamp to secure the assembly
    as the glue dries. (see fig E)

    Copyright 2007 MLCS Ltd. Page 3


    fig E

    Preparing the Stand to accept the Dovetail Jig:

    Center the dovetail jig onto the stand and mark the corresponding mounting
    locations onto the stand. Use a 1/8” drill bit to pre-drill the mounting screw locations.
    (see fig F)

    fig F

    From the remaining plywood, cut the base to the dimension given in the cut-list.
    Align the stand over the base, offsetting the front edge the same thickness as the base of
    the dovetail jig (this will provide 90 degree support to the work-piece when it is clamped
    under the front clamping bar). (see figs G and H)

    Copyright 2007 MLCS Ltd. Page 4


    fig G fig H

    Use a pencil to trace the layout of the stand onto the base. Remove the stand from the
    base.
    Use a 1/8” drill bit to drill through holes into the base 1/4” inside of the front and
    back layout lines and 1-1/2” from the ends of the layout lines (these will allow the
    mounting screws to align with the center of the thickness of the stand side pieces).
    Carefully re-align the stand and base using the layout lines and turn this over to expose
    the bottom of the base (double sided tape may be used to aid with this step). Using a
    countersink drill bit, pre-drill the stand and countersink the bottom of the base through
    the existing 1/8” through holes. (see fig I) Use 1-1/4” long wood screws to attach the to
    the base.

    fig I

    Turn the stand/base assembly over and use the same countersink drill bit to drill
    two countersunk holes in each end of the base at a distance of 1” in from the edges (these
    holes will be used to attach your base assembly to your workbench).
    Install two 1/2” woodscrews into the two predrilled holes on the top of the stand.
    Leave the screw heads 1/8” above the surface of the top, as the dovetail jig will slide into
    these. After aligning and sliding the dovetail jig over the top screws, use the two
    remaining 1/2” screws to secure the dovetail jig to the front side of the stand side. These
    two screws are to be tightened completely to secure the dovetail jig to the stand and keep
    it from tilting during use.

    Copyright 2007 MLCS Ltd. Page 5


    Finishing the Drawer:

    After the glue has dried, remove the drawer box from the clamps. Attach a handle
    or knob to each drawer end, to allow pulling the drawer out the stand from either end.
    Slide the drawer into the drawer opening in the stand

    Before using the Dovetail Jig and Storage Stand:

    Before attempting to use this dovetail jig and storage stand, please clamp or
    screw the base to your workbench. Using this dovetail jig and storage stand without
    first securing it poses the risk of serious personal injury or damage to your power tools.
    Follow all safety precautions listed within the dovetail jig operations manual and those
    listed in your router owner’s manual.

    Parts Cut List


    Description Length Width Thickness Quantity

    Stand Top 18” 7” 1/2” plywood 1


    Stand Bottom 18” 7” 1/2” plywood 1
    Stand Sides 18” 6” 1/2” plywood 2
    Base 22” 8” 1/2” plywood 1
    Drawer Ends 5-7/8” 5” 1/2” plywood 2
    Drawer Sides 18” 5” 1/2” plywood 2
    Drawer Bottom 17-7/16” 5-7/16” 1/4” hardboard 1

    Copyright 2007 MLCS Ltd. Page 6

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