White Oak Tools Route-a-pocket, User Manual

Page 1: ...White Oak Tools LLC User Manual 108000 06...

Page 2: ...PocketTM router bit 106008 1 9 64 dia drill bit 104001 1 2 ball tip square drive driver 106010 1 Storage tube 106012 5 7 x 1 pocket screw 106060 5 7 x 1 1 4 pocket screw 106061 5 7 x 1 1 2 pocket scr...

Page 3: ...ocketTM Components www routeapocket com ii Route a PocketTM User Manual Overlay Template Quantity Component Part 1 User Manual 108000 1 Set up Screw Selection Template 108001 1 Transparent Screw Overl...

Page 4: ...em Part Name Part 1 Body assembly 101002 2 Drill guide assembly 101003 3 Lower stop block assembly 101004 4 Upper stop block assembly 101005 5 Retaining pin 106002 6 Hex bolt 102002 7 Wing Nut 102003...

Page 5: ...Route a PocketTM Components www routeapocket com iv Exploded View of Optional Mounting Plate Item Part Name Part 11 Label set of 4 108003 20 Mounting plate assembly 101001 21 Wood screws 102007...

Page 6: ...for choosing Route a PocketTM The Route a PocketTM has been designed to produce professional quality pocket screw joinery with your plunge router and power drill Please take the time to read and unde...

Page 7: ...ty and well maintained plunge router for use with the Route a PocketTM Selecting the proper plunge router will also make it easy to achieve the quality results you expect The plunge router must accept...

Page 8: ...the transparent screw overlay also included on the card This section describes the process Notes For most applications the suggested Route a Pocket settings are listed on the back cover of this User M...

Page 9: ...ead with the lower stop position that provides the desired grip length and penetration In this example the screw is aligned with 24B Confirm that the screw penetration does not exceed the width or thi...

Page 10: ...sition Positioning the tip at this location represents the tip of the screw entering the pilot hole 1 4 In this example the tip of the screw is aligned with 35B Observe the upper stop position corresp...

Page 11: ...from above In this example the lower stop block is oriented to the B position 24B The upper stop block is oriented to the C position 56C Note The stop block letters must be oriented right side up whe...

Page 12: ...Tools LLC Figure 1e Insert the pins through the recorded hole numbers making sure both legs pass through its respective stop block In this example the lower pin is inserted through holes 2 4 24B whil...

Page 13: ...m 7 Figure 2a Loosen the 2 wing nuts Slide the drill guide and scale until the index small slits on each side plate is aligned with the mark corresponding to the workpiece thickness In this example th...

Page 14: ...safety and operating instructions provided with your plunge router and guide bushing Note Confirm that the guide bushing is concentric centered to the router bit If adjustment is necessary consult th...

Page 15: ...plunge depth by aligning the tip of the router bit with the line corresponding to the workpiece thickness On newer model Route a Pockets the plunge depth may be set using the scale located near the th...

Page 16: ...r bit fully retracts into the guide bushing Confirm that the router collet and bit do not contact the guide bushing or base plate at any point through the entire plunge stroke Figure 3d Install the su...

Page 17: ...ure the workpiece to your workbench Position the Route a PocketTM near the workpiece Figure 4b Rest the Route a PocketTM on the workpiece Figure 4c Slide the Route a PocketTM over against the edge of...

Page 18: ...plunge router over the Route a PocketTM Note Follow the safety and operating instructions that came with your plunge router Figure 4f Rest the router base plate on the incline of the Route a PocketTM...

Page 19: ...Procedure www routeapocket com 13 Figure 4g Slide the router up the incline until the guide bushing is against the upper stop Figure 4h Turn the router on Plunge the router to the bottom of its plung...

Page 20: ...LLC Figure 4i Slide the router down the incline until the guide bushing is against the lower stop Figure 4j Slide the router back up the incline until the guide bushing is against the upper stop This...

Page 21: ...Machining Procedure www routeapocket com 15 Figure 4k Return the router to the top of its plunge stroke Figure 4l Turn the router off Lift the router off the Route a PocketTM...

Page 22: ...e Follow the safety and operating instructions that came with your power drill Figure 4n Start the power drill Guide the drill bit through the drill bushing Continue until the drill bit enters the poc...

Page 23: ...ining Procedure www routeapocket com 17 Figure 4o Back the drill bit out of the drill bushing Stop the power drill Figure 4p Loosen the thumb screw Figure 4q Remove the Route a PocketTM from the workp...

Page 24: ...red in the pocket as shown at A If the pilot hole is off center as shown at B adjustment is required Start by confirming that the guide bushing is concentric centered to the router bit If they are not...

Page 25: ...misalignment between the pilot hole and pocket Your Route a PocketTM was shipped with 1 thin and 1 thick shim on each side of the drill guide By moving the shims from one side to the other the pilot...

Page 26: ...t the clutch setting following the safety and operating instructions provided with your power drill Figure 6b Or select the optional screw driver Figure 6c The driver bit and screwdriver are designed...

Page 27: ...1 Figure 6d Rest the pocket workpiece and its mating workpiece on a flat work surface Figure 6e If desired add glue to the joint interface Align the workpieces and push them tightly together Figure 6f...

Page 28: ...Tools LLC Figure 6g Position the tip of the screw in the pilot hole Begin to drive the screw with the driver off angle if required Figure 6h Drive the screw home Note The driver can become less off a...

Page 29: ...Assembling the Joint www routeapocket com 23 Figure 6i Remove the clamp Figure 6j The joint is now complete...

Page 30: ...section describes how to use the mounting plate Figure 7a The mounting plate is typically secured to a piece of 1 2 plywood not included As the plywood will be used as a work surface it should be flat...

Page 31: ...ch Remove the clamp pad 1 it may be stored in the storage tube and slide the Route a Pocket s swivel pad between the spring loaded plates 2 The Route a PocketTM will snap securely into position when t...

Page 32: ...Using the Optional Mounting Plate 26 White Oak Tools LLC Figure 7c Route a PocketTM shown properly engaged with the mounting plate...

Page 33: ...when multiple pockets are needed on multiple workpieces To join two or more Route a Pockets slide a 1 4 diameter threaded rod not included through each spare hole Position the Route a Pockets along t...

Page 34: ...Adams Rd Rochester MI 48306 Email support whiteoaktools com Website www routeapocket com Telephone 248 891 7198 Additional Route a PocketTM components and accessories can be ordered from our website...

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Page 36: ...2 35B 67D 5 8 1 1 4 5 8 note 2 35A 56D 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 35A 56D 1 1 1 2 1 35A 56C 1 1 4 1 1 2 1 1 4 35B 45D 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 note 3 35B 45C note 4 Note 1 Can not be plugged Note 2 If plugging set plung...