The Renovator Join-A-Jig User manual
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Join-A-Jig™User Manual Page 1
Contents
Welcome .............................................3
About the Join-A-Jig™.................................3
Why read this manual .................................3
Support ............................................3
Safety ................................................4
Safety rst!..........................................4
Work area safety .....................................4
Personal safety ......................................5
Dust safety..........................................5
Power tool use and care ...............................6
What’s Included .......................................7
What’s in the kit ......................................7
Parts of the Join-A-Jig™................................8
About Join-A-Jig™Screws .............................9
About Join-A-Jig™Plastic Plugs ........................10
Using the Join-A-Jig™..................................11
Overview ..........................................11
Securing the Join-A-Jig™to the workbench................ 11
Selecting the correct screw ............................12
Setting the Depth Collar ..............................14
Setting the Drill Guide Height ..........................15
Securing the workpiece ...............................16
Drilling the workpiece ................................17
Joining workpieces ..................................18
Hiding the pocket holes ...............................19
Using the Mini Join-A-Jig™...........................19
Making repairs ......................................21
Using a spacer block .................................22
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Creating Wood Joints .................................23
Types of wood joints .................................23
Creating a butt joint ..................................24
Creating a mitre joint .................................25
Creating a leg and rail joint ............................26
Creating a set-back joint ..............................27
Creating a 90-degree panel joint ........................28
Creating edge joins ..................................29
Tips and troubleshooting ..............................30
Using the Join-A-Jig™ for the rst time ...................30
Drilling tips .........................................30
Gluing your work ....................................30
Reducing wood splitting...............................31
Warranty ............................................32
One (1) year limited replacement warranty statement........32
Warranty conditions..................................32
What’s not covered by warranty ........................32
Warranty notes .....................................33
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Welcome
Welcome
About the Join-A-Jig™
The Join-A-Jig™Wood Joining System enables you to create professional
joins without the need for glue, dowels or biscuit joiners, eliminating the
need to do time-consuming measurements and realignment.
Why read this manual
Take the time to read this manual so you can create craftsman-like joins.
Following a few simple pointers will help you to avoid common mistakes that
can spoil your project.
Support
If you experience problems with the Join-A-Jig™or its performance, please
call our Customer Service Team for assistance:
✔1800 890 840 in Australia
✔0800 002 999 in New Zealand
✔1800 200 3111 in United States
View from underneath
(2) Screw into place
(1) Angle Drilled Holes
Or scan this QR code to go straight to the
Join-A-Jig™ website.
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Safety
Safety
Safety rst!
Your Join-A-Jig™is a professional tool. Your enjoyment will rely on observing
a high level of personal safety as well as protecting the safety of others.
This section sets out important safety guidelines for using your Join-A-Jig™.
Work area safety
Follow the guidelines below to ensure your work area is safe to use the
Join-A-Jig™.
Safety guidelines
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite
accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in
the presence of ammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create
sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to mishandle the tool.
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Safety
Personal safety
Follow the guidelines below to ensure your personal safety while operating
the Join-A-Jig™.
Safety guidelines
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when
using the Join-A-Jig™. Do not use the Join-A-Jig™while you are tired
or under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection
and ear protection. If operating in a dusty environment, wear a dusk
mask (see next page).
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• Keep your hands clear of the work area and always dress properly.
Dust safety
Some dust created by the Join-A-Jig™from drilling and other construction
activities on certain materials may contain chemicals known to cause
cancer, birth defects or other harm.
These chemicals include arsenic, boron and chromium from chemically
treated timber.
Follow the guidelines below to ensure your personal safety from dust while
operating the Join-A-Jig™.
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Safety
Safety guidelines
• Always work in a well-ventilated area.
• Use dust masks specically designed to lter microscopic particles
as well as other approved safety equipment.
• Avoid long periods of exposure to dust from sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling and other construction activities.
• Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and
water.
• Do not allow dust to get into your mouth, eyes or on exposed skin.
This may promote the absorption of harmful chemicals.
• Direct dust particles away from your face and body.
Power tool use and care
Follow the guidelines below when using your Join-A-Jig™.
Safety guidelines
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools
with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
• Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the
workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by your hand or
against the body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.
• Only use accessories that are recommended for the Join-A-Jig™.
• Never use the Join-A-Jig™ around ammable or volatile substances,
or use any volatile substances to clean the Join-A-Jig™.
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What’s Included
What’s Included
What’s in the kit
This table list the components included in your retail kit.
Component Quantity
Jig-A-Jig™Wood Joining System 1
Square Driver 1
Step Drill Bit 1
Collar (for Step Drill Bit) 1
Join-A-Jig™Screws (3.9x32mm Zinc) 600
Join-A-Jig™Screws (3.9x51mm Zinc) 100
Join-A-Jig™Plastic Plugs 10
Allen Key 1
DVD 1
Manual 1
Join-A-Jig™DIY Project Plans 50
Mini Join-A-Jig™ 1
5mm Spacer Block 1
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What’s Included
Parts of the Join-A-Jig™
This table describes the parts of the Join-A-Jig™.
Part Description
Clamp Handle Squeezing the Clamp Handle grips holds the
workpiece securely in place.
Quick Release Trigger Releases the workpiece.
Clamp Pad Prevents the timber from being dented when you
tighten the Clamp Handle.
Drill Guide The hardened zinc drill guides are the “core” of
the Join-A-Jig™. As you drill the pocket holes the
Step Drill Bit follows these guides at a precise
angle calculated to provide optimal joint strength.
The Drill Guide can be used in the Join-A-Jig™or
can be removed and used for repairing existing
joints.
Drill Guide Locking
Pin
Locks the Drill Guide into place while you adjust
its height for different workpiece thicknesses.
Screw Fixing Holes (4) Used to permanently secure the Join-A-Jig™to
your workbench.
Tip: Remember to remove the rubber grip pads
from the underside o`f the Join-A-Jig™and keep
them in a safe place.
Clamping Recess Used to temporarily clamp the Join-A-Jig™to your
workbench.
Drill Guide Adjustment
Markings
Indicate the Drill Guide’s height setting.
Depth Collar Sets the maximum plunge depth of the drill.
Depth Setting Gauge Helps you nd the correct Depth Collar setting for
varying workpiece thicknesses.
5 mm Spacer Block For repairs. Compensates for an addition 5mm
increase in workpiece thickness
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