taz
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Post by taz on Dec 2, 2013 17:27:30 GMT -5
Hi. Being a new owner of the DD40G Duo Doweller and the guide jig, I have not found any usefull 'how to'guides on the use of these. It would be great if an expert duo doweller owner could do a guide video or written to explain exactly how to use the doweller with the guide.
It may seem straightforward but an explanation of the numbering on the guide and what the shaded areas mean. The clamping thumb screw has a 30mm scale. What is this for? Also there are little notches at the beginning and end of the guide in the aluminium and at the zero marks? What are these for?
I have many questions which I will gradually post here. I haven't had the chance to use the DD40G yet but do intend to use it for making cabinets and bookcases with cam and dowel fixings. Has anyone done this? The only thing that would need to be done with a drill or router would be the 15mm stopped holes or the cam's.
I will post pictures of the guide showing the things I have mentioned at some point. I have the newer guide which has a quick release built in clamp.
Taz
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Post by GhostFist on Dec 2, 2013 17:31:41 GMT -5
I'm sure we can get a Geezer on here to help you out. There's a few members who own this and the guides (looking at you Jalvis).
Welcome aboard!
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taz
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Post by taz on Dec 2, 2013 20:41:11 GMT -5
Thank you Ghostfist. Its good to be aboard. Looking forward to all the help and advice I can get.
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Post by GhostFist on Dec 2, 2013 21:05:28 GMT -5
We're still small but it's all about sharing our experience with these tools. As I said, good to have you
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Post by jalvis on Dec 3, 2013 10:29:51 GMT -5
Welcome aboard!
I'm leaving today for a Construction conference in Portland. Otherwise I would do a video. Although Most of my knowledge comes from the following video:
Its not in English so you will have to pay close attention. I've probably seen it a dozen times. There is a condensed version online thats half as long but this is more of a tutorial so be patient.
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taz
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Post by taz on Dec 3, 2013 12:11:36 GMT -5
Thank you Jalvis. I will analyse this video. When you have time please could you do a video too, it will be much appreciated.
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Post by GhostFist on Dec 3, 2013 13:05:47 GMT -5
Taz check this video out as well, english explanation of using the guide around the 7 minute mark
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Post by jalvis on Dec 3, 2013 16:02:09 GMT -5
Notice in the Video the Marks on the Plate of the DD40. Those come in handy when you don't have an edge to register from.
Also take note on how the panel is marked in relation to the Template and the DD40 plate.
The Video is a little older than your newer template so you have more options with the quick clamp system then what is shown.
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Post by Woodworker Jon on Oct 29, 2017 16:42:53 GMT -5
I have the DD40 and template guide. The instructions aren't worth much, and fail to describe a VERY IMPORTANT issue with using the guide. The reference (fixed) stop on the guide clamp rotates freely, and it isn't square. If you don't align the non square reference clamp the exact same way every time all of your holes will be off several millimeters. This is an absolutely retarded design feature, and I can't comprehend how any competent engineer chose to do it this way. Just stupid. I learned the hard way.
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Post by aas on Oct 31, 2017 14:20:46 GMT -5
I'll have to check mine - how many millimetres is it off by?
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Post by henrun on Nov 1, 2017 18:31:31 GMT -5
I have the DD40 and template guide. The instructions aren't worth much, and fail to describe a VERY IMPORTANT issue with using the guide. The reference (fixed) stop on the guide clamp rotates freely, and it isn't square. If you don't align the non square reference clamp the exact same way every time all of your holes will be off several millimeters. This is an absolutely retarded design feature, and I can't comprehend how any competent engineer chose to do it this way. Just stupid. I learned the hard way. I have yet to use my template guide but will look into this in the days to come. It seems weird that the reference point is not "solid" unless it is meant to be adjustable. If it is adjustable it should also be easy to lock down in place to avoid errors. |
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Nov 1, 2017 19:00:09 GMT -5
It is lockable but turns around so if for some reason the holes are not at 90 to the edge say on a triangle or some other shape that corners aren't 90 it will clamp. The only thing you need to watch is the block is sitting the right way across and not in line
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Post by henrun on Nov 1, 2017 19:39:19 GMT -5
That's what I thought when I first looked at the templates when they arrived.
Seemed like something I had to pay attention to - thanks for clearing it up!
/ Henrik
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Post by aas on Nov 2, 2017 2:20:08 GMT -5
I wasn't sure if Woodworker Jon was talking about the fact it is a rectangle or not... assuming the non-slip longer edges are put against the work, how it should be done, is each side the same thickness?.. actually it would be nice if there was a 2mm offset (or clip on adjustment plates) on one side for working with PVC/ABS edge banding, as normally the verticals go top-bottom, and the horizontals sit back the depth of the edge banding.
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Post by aas on Nov 2, 2017 7:41:44 GMT -5
OK, so I've got the DD40 rail here in front of me - I certainly wouldn't say it's 'retarded'!.. sorry Woodworker Jon, I think it's just a case of making a mistake with a new tool (which we all do!)
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