USER MANUAL PRO SERIES (Radius Shoulder Profile)
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1. the logs and using these skills to your advantage allovving your pieces to become more unique as your abilities grow It is also important is to not over complicate your first few pieces so you can have a positive experience Before starting your first project use some scrap material and practice cutting tenons and using tools Make sure you are comfortable operating the drill and cutters before you begin the project Thank you again for purchasing our tools PO Box 730 e Chippewa Falls WI 54729 e 715 720 4719 www lumberjacktools com2. LUMBERJACK TOOLS Made in the USA USER MANUAL PRO SERIES Radius Shoulder Profile Dual Blade Tenon Cutters MODELS LumberJack Tools Inc Pro Series TTRO500 PO Box 730 Pro Series TTRO625 Chippewa Falls WI 54729 Pro Series TTRO750 www lumberjacktools com lt Pro Series TTR1000 Email info lumberjacktools com Pro Series TTR1500 Phone 715 720 4719 Pro Series TTR2000 Rev 09 13 About Your Product Thank you for purchasing our Dual Blade Pro Series Tenon Cutter LumberJack engineers along vvith our craftsmen have designed the safest most easy to use tenon cutters on the market By combining old vvorld skills along with DFMA principles and CNC technology we ve eliminated the issues of off center tenons and side load cutting associated with single blade designs We ve added value with the dual blade technology which will cut the tenon in half the time Having two blades allows them to stay sharper longer The blades are stamped heat treated and precision ground to provide years of service when properly maintained Our solid billet of aircraft grade aluminum is designed to last a lifetime under normal operating conditions The aluminum body is CNC machined to ensure precise cutting each and every time Our unique In Sight measurement system allows the craftsman to cut the tenon to their desired length without the process of measuring by hand to ensure accurate and consistent tenon lengths Warranty O
3. at If the end is not even flat the tenon will be crooked e Secure the log in a vise or clamp it to a table i in a V shaped notch e Carefully install the tenon cutter into an unplugged drill and tighten it firmly a T handle is also recommended e Anytime you adjust the blades or retighten the chuck you must ALWAYS unplug the drill Cutting Tenons e ifthe log diameter is greater than what the tool will accept use a drawknife to taper the end of the log as one would sharpen a pencil to get the tool started e With your log securely clamped position the tenon cutter face squarely against the log you re going to tenon RIGHT WRONG e Do NOT depress the trigger or start the drill before positioning it against the log Doing so could harm yourself or the tool e While holding the drill squarely against the log apply body pressure straight in line with the drill and depress the trigger O NOTE Apply quite a bit of force Lean into the drill so that it does not jump around or skip off the log e You should now be cutting your tenon to the desired length e Once the cutting has begun you may ease up on the pressure and the dual blade technology will assist you in pulling the tool into the log e WARNING If the log comes loose or unclamped while making the tenon DO NOT drop the drill or try to grab the log Hang on to the drill and point it in a safe direction usually towards to the ground a
4. ding the blade in or out Sliding it in will reduce the diameter and sliding it back will increase the diameter DO NOT slide it beyond from the face of the cutout Doing so will not cut a tenon as the blade must be RIGHT RIGHT WRONG 4 Ifthe bit is too aggressive or stops your drill while cutting you can remove one blade from the tool and operate it with one blade Securely tighten the cap screw but take caution not to strip it do not over tighten Re check both screws before starting Using the In Sight Measurement System 4 In Sight measurement slots every 90 for Radial Measurement Ri y Ings every Za ease of sight 2 5 from the face of the tenon tool to the first Radial Measurement Ring Models TTRO750 TTR2000 Models TTROSOO 8 TTRO625 2 Quick Stop Pins Included in the following kits PSK2 PSK3 PSK5 Also available for individual purchase td NO Our Quick Stop Pins fit into the 1 1744 and 2 Pro Series Tenon Cutters These pins stop the log at the specified tenon length to avoid measurement based on sight alone The Quick Stop Pins stop the log at the desired length View of the pin inside the mouth ofthe tenon Getting Started VVARNING Securing the log is probably the most IMPORTANT safety factor that will arise while building log furniture e Obtain the log you want to tenon Cut it to length and make sure the end is fl
5. don t have to replace the entire tenon cutter The shanks are threaded so to loosen them turn the shank to the left Troubleshooting TOOL SKIPS OFF TO ONE SIDE OR BOUNCES AROUND e Log is larger than what the tool will accept e Not enough body pressure is being applied e Drill running prior to positioning to the log You must have the drill positioned against the log apply body pressure then start the drill NOT CUTTING e Blades are slid back too far not grabbing e Not applying enough body pressure e Blades are dull TAKES TOO MUCH OF A BITE e Remove one blade or shim up no more than 020 DRILL STOPS OR CUTS ON SMALL DIAMETER LOGS BUT NOT LARGER ONES e This is caused by using a variable speed drill e Too high of RPM e This may also be caused by using a non Milwaukee brand drill O DeWalt Makita Rigid etc have less torque than Milwaukee CROCKED JOINT e This is from holding the drill crocked to the log SPIRAL GROOVES ON THE TENON JOINT e This is caused by wobbling the drill side to side while cutting OR e Removing the cutter from the log while the drill is still spinning Additional Tips As vvith any nevv hobby or project it vvill take time to master using our tools and building furniture You must first have a plan or a sketch of vvhat you vvant to build along vvith a tools and materials list before you begin Another important issue is reading the natural tvvist stress or other deformities in
6. l press lathe or any other device except for a drill Doing so voids the warranty e We recommend a single speed drill with RPMs of 500 or less It should be a gear driven drill and not a variable speed drill e Overloading or exceeding the RPM s can result in annealing the blade or shank failure e The log must be secured in a vise or clamp prior to starting your drill Failure to do so may result in bodily harm e Do not run the tool into a nail or foreign object Doing so may ruin the blades or tool and voids the warranty e Do not alter or misuse this tool in any fashion e Remember the blades are sharp Use caution when handling e Do not apply side force on the drill while in operation or it could result in premature shank failure or blade damage e This tool must be maintained by keeping the blades sharp and clean of buildup e When excessive force is required to cut resharpen or replace the blades A sharp tool is a safe tool e Under sever working conditions while cutting tough dry or knotty logs side loading the tool may cause the shank to fail or may result in blade damage Assembly Parts Included MA 66 Allen Wrench Cap Screws Blades Blade Assembly Setting 1 Insert the allen wrench included into the cap screw and tighten the screw 2 Make sure the blade gap setting is the same distance apart for both blades about 1 8 1 4 See below 3 You can slightly change the tenon diameter by sli
7. ur lifetime guarantee covers the tool body and shank The blades are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase for breakage under normal working conditions Blade sharpness is based on the type of wood peeled or unpeeled Grit dirt etc will impact how long your blades stay sharp and is not covered under this warranty When making a claim you must show proof of purchase from an authorized distributor This is valid only to the original buyer and not for tools sold secondhand used or sold as is to a second party SAFETY Before beginning any project carefully read and follow all safety and operational instructions for any tools or devices you will be using Failure to follow ALL safety instructions may cause physical harm to yourself or those around you If you feel uncomfortable using our tenon cutter or any other tools STOP immediately LumberJack Tools assumes no responsibility for injury caused to the operator bystander or tools used in conjunction with the use or misuse of our tenon cutters e Never operate this tool under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication e You must wear safety glasses a dust mask and any other personal safety accessories you deem necessary e Before installingjremoving the tool the drill must come to a complete stop and the power must be disconnected e Do not wear gloves loose clothing or other items that may get caught in the moving parts e Never operate this tool in a dril
8. way from everyone until it comes to a complete stop Continued on next page m e Do not remove the tool from the log until the drill comes to a complete stop Failure to do so will waffle cut the tenon or cause harm to the operator Do not place hands or body parts near the tool or blades while in operation e Do not drop or allow the tool to fall to the floor by itself or while in the drill Doing so may bend the shank or damage the tool This damage is not covered by the warranty Maintenance It is best if you keep the tenon cutter body clean of sap and build up Remove the blades from the tool first Carefully clean the tool with the solvent or cleaner of your choice and dry when completed The blades are made from high quality tool steel and may form oxidation This is a natural occurrence and will vary depending on your geographic location climate and shop environment You should periodically clean the blades and apply a thin film of oil Re sharpening the blades Wear safety glasses and use caution when sharpening the blades Every time you re sharpen the blades you must apply a thin film of oil Use extreme caution so not to cut yourself We recommend our Blade Boss Jig 0750 BB0750 for sharpening the blades BBO750 Not Included Shank One of the unique features about our tenon cutters is that they offer a replaceable shank In the rare instance that your shank breaks we offer replacement shanks for sale so you
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