Assembling Worktop Joints; Other Applications For The Cmt650 Worktop Jig - CMT ORANGE TOOLS CMT650 Manuel D'utilisation

Assembly worktop joints...
When assembling worktop joints it is advisable to insert biscuit dowels (size No 20) to assist in ali-
gning the worktop surfaces and prevent movement between the faces. Recesses for the biscuits can
be cut with the router or a biscuit jointer between the clamp recesses inserting no less than 4 dowels
along a 600mm width of worktop.
For cutting biscuit recesses with the router, use (code 822.340.11) a 4mm thick x 47.6mm slotting
cutter and a 22mm diameter guide bearing (to give a 12.8mm recess (No 20 biscuit is approximate-
ly 24mm wide). [Order no for biscuit joint cutter, arbor and bearing 822.340.11B (1/2" shank) or
822.340.11A (1/4" shank)] or 922.340.11A (shank Ø8mm) or 922.340.11B (shank Ø12mm).
The two cut chipboard faces of the joint must be sealed on assembly to prevent the ingress of water.
This can be done using a fully waterproof adhesive or better, a coloured worktop sealant/adhesive. The
latter are available in a range of colours that can be mixed and matched to blend with the colour of
the worktop laminate. On cheaper worktops it may be found that the chipboard core spreads or bre-
aks-out slightly on cutting. This will need to be trimmed back lightly with abrasive paper before assem-
bly. Take care not to touch the laminate edge when doing this.

Other applications for the CMT650 worktop jig...

Radius corners and 45-degree corners:
To cut radius corners on worktops and peninsular units, insert three stops into holes E make the cut
with the router in a series of shallow passes as previously described.
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