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Building a MFT: Part Four – Sliding Dovetail Insert
The
MFT build ended with a fence and rail ...
Of
course, now we do not want to cut into the nice, pristine, virginal
surface, do we? Since the track hinge positions the track for a
repeatable saw cut, what is needed is a replaceable insert for a saw
kerf. The plan was to make this with a sliding dovetail. This could
be left loose and removable, yet be solidly attached.
Marking
out where the insert will be fitted ...
The
track and saw are used to kerf the outside of the insert. This is
1/2" deep ..
Remove
the waste with a power router ...
...
and level with a router plane ...
I
had made two inserts (one a spare), and these were doubled up to
create an angle guide for a chisel. The dovetail was created this way
...
Insert
installed ...
And,
finally, a board was sawn using the track, leaving a fine kerf in the
new insert ...
More
build to come ...
Regards
from Perth
Derek