13. Never carry portable tools by the cord.
14. Use the right tool. Do
not
force a
small tool or attachment to do the job
of a heavy-duty tool.
15. Do
not
force tool. It will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which
it was designed.
16. Do
not
use damaged tools. A damaged
tool that does not operate correctly is
a safety hazard and should be fixed
before any further use.
17. Repairs and service should be
performed by a certified technician.
Use only identical replacement parts.
18. Do
not
alter or misuse the tool. Stop
any operation immediately if you
notice anything abnormal.
19. Practice proper maintenance. Keep all
tools sharp, clean and well lubricated
for the best and safest results. Sharp
blades minimize stalling, kickback,
and burning. They perform faster,
better and safer than dull blades.
20. Keep hands away from moving
parts until they have come to a
complete stop and the power has been
disconnected.
21.
Always
disconnect the tool from the
power source when changing cutters
or blades, or when performing any
general maintenance activities (such
as adjusting or cleaning).
22. Handle blades with care.
23. Unless otherwise specified, always
insert the shank as far as possible into
the chuck in order to provide proper
support. Tighten the chuck securely.
24. Remove all nails from a workpiece
before performing any operation on it.
25. Hold workpiece firmly in a vise or
clamp.
26. Ensure that depth and any other
adjustments are tight.
27. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches
before use.
28. Maintain good balance.
29. Do
not
remove workpiece or cut-off
pieces from tool during a cut while
the cutter is moving.
30. Do
not
leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
31. When not in use, power tools should
be stored in a dry area, elevated and
locked so that they are out of the
reach of children.
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The Veritas
®
Mini Tenon Cutters cut 60°
shouldered tenons on small stock. These
small-diameter tenon cutters are ideal for
chair rungs, decorative work on rustic
furniture and wherever small tenons are
required, e.g., trellis and lattice work,
fan frames, etc. They require little torque
while being driven by an electric drill. The
included plug gauge allows the blade to
be adjusted to cut the exact size of tenon
required. It is easy to sharpen the blade on
a belt sander or sharpening stone.
Veritas
®
Tenon Cutters are for use in a hand
electric drill. They are
not
to be used in a
drill press for several reasons.
1) Because the workpiece must be rigidly
clamped in line with the equally rigid
axis of the drill-press chuck, any
misalignment or movement can create
high side loads on the tenon cutter,
leading to the shank failing. Any quill
run-out in the drill press contributes
further to the problem.
2) Because there is much less feel as to
how the cutter is performing when using
a drill press, it is possible to overload
the tenon cutter without realizing it.
This too can lead to the shank failing.
3) Overloading the tenon cutter or
operating it at high speeds can also
lead to overheating the high-carbon
steel blade, resulting in edge failure,
loss of hardness, and a useless blade.
Taking a Test Cut
Firmly tighten the tenon cutter in the chuck
of an electric drill.
Clamp a piece of wood horizontally in
a vise at about waist height. Ensure the
end is cut square. Maximum diameter of
workpiece for each tenon cutter size is
shown below.
Table 1: Maximum Wood Diameter for Tenon
Cutter Diameter.
Hint:
If you do not have a vise, you can
improvise with a piece of 2×4 with various
sizes of V-shaped notches cut in it and two
C-clamps. Place the piece of wood in a
notch slightly smaller than its diameter,
and clamp the 2×4 to a bench or a large
stable surface.
Place the tenon cutter on the end of the
piece of wood and adjust the drill by eye
so that it is in line with the piece of wood.
The tenon cutter will cut tenons in line with
the axis of the drill. If you wish to have a
tenon come out of the end of the piece of
wood at an angle, clamp the piece in a vise
at the desired angle (using an inclinometer
if necessary). Cut the tenon while holding
the tenon cutter straight and level.
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Tenon Dia.
Max. Stock Dia.
1
/
4
"
3
/
4
"
5
/
16
"
3
/
4
"
3
/
8
"
7
/
8
"
7
/
16
"
7
/
8
"
1
/
2
"
1
"
9
/
16
"
1
"
