Instructions for worktop jig

Mrs_Imp

Can anyone help. I've got a Unika kitchen worktop jig for a router, but only have the last page of the instructions. The other page is *somewhere* in the house, but I have no idea where.

Does anyone have any instructions they could scan in, or know where I might find them on line? I've had a quick look, but thought I'd ask here before I spend too long searching the internet.

Thanks

Imp

There might be a set of instructions, less the last page, in the worktop jig box.

Mrs_Imp

Nope. The last page is in the box.

Oh well, I'll pass it over and let him have a play with it, I'm sure he'll be able to figure it out.

andyhop

This is for there budget jig but all use same principle

http://www.screwfix.com/sfd/i/cat/pdfs/17/p4769417.pdf

Mrs_Imp

Lovely. Thanks

Colour_Republic

The instructions may only show you how to set up the jig not how to make the cut

Things to remember are:
1) Play attention to the direction the router spins, you should cut into the worktop not away from it or it may chip the worktop. This may mean setting up the jig on the underside of the worktop
2) make the cut in around ten passes, lowering the router a little every time rather than deep cuts
3) put slightly more pressure on the router side that sits on the worktop not the unsupported side of the jig that may bend slightly, you'll have a much better chance of a flush cut
4) make sure you have the correct router bit and collet for the jig

andyhop

Colour_Republic wrote: »

The instructions may only show you how to set up the jig not how to make the cut

Things to remember are:
1) Play attention to the direction the router spins, you should cut into the worktop not away from it or it may chip the worktop. This may mean setting up the jig on the underside of the worktop
2) make the cut in around ten passes, lowering the router a little every time rather than deep cuts
3) put slightly more pressure on the router side that sits on the worktop not the unsupported side of the jig that may bend slightly, you'll have a much better chance of a flush cut
4) make sure you have the correct router bit and collet for the jig

10 passes!!! Bit extreme!!Maybe on a solid wood allow a few more due to the glue clogging up the cutting edge

1 bit 1 mitred joint,4-5 passes max, Then bin the bit

Also only push against worktop cut edge on the final pass

Colour_Republic

andyhop wrote: »

10 passes!!! Bit extreme!!Maybe on a solid wood allow a few more due to the glue clogging up the cutting edge

1 bit 1 mitred joint,4-5 passes max, Then bin the bit

Also only push against worktop cut edge on the final pass

I find it doesn't really take any longer doing 10 passes as the cuts are quicker, I agree that you don't get many cuts from a bit but i'd say bining the after one joint is a bit extreme I used to go for the cheaper bits then chuck them after 2 or 3 cuts but now buy a quality bit and spray with PTFE every joint, they don't clog up and I chuck them after 2 or 3 kitchens