Pathfinder instructions - The WoodRat

the drawer front and to allow a nice balance between pin and
drawer side when it shows as you open the drawer.
But, each Half-Blind Template works with only one size of
dovetail bit. Choose bit that corresponds with the Template.
Interestingly one Template can give a range of results.
If you have a range of Templates choose the one that is intended
for the bit you intend to use.
Set-Up
Add the second (right-hand) cheek for half-blind dovetails, as
the drawing above.
Place a drawer side vertically up under the plate and against
the machine face. Cam it in, but not tightly.
The Rod Clamp
Set up the clamping system on the threaded rod as shown in
the illustration.
The Rod Clamp needs to hold the drawer front firmly, up under
the HalfPlate, in a way that when you loosen the Hand Lever
by half a turn you can slide out the Front piece and slide in
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The drawer Side is held vertical and the
Front is horizontal. between the Cheeks of
the MitreBox. The Template (shown faded) is
held by the Bracket and goes with the wood.
The Bit goes with the plate and the Pin
directs the Bit around the back of the Side
to form the Tails and then into the Front to
make the pin pockets. It’s all done with the
same Bit at the same depth. The spacer is
not shown
The Cam Lock holds the two Cheeks apart,
but is able to squeeze together to lock the Front
in place. The handle provides a quick release with a half
One Bit, one template, but three very different results
show that there’s lots of room for individuality.
1. A rather heavy
drawer front
2. A classic
design solution
2. A thin drawer
front and weak
looking outer pins