Dovetails the easy way with Incra tools Part 1

An introduction to the Incra LS Positioner system on a Router table cutting half blind dovetails.
Setup steps including depth of cut, setting centre for the chosen width of stock and aligning the template guides supplied with the system.
This is part one in a video series about Incra products.
Incra is a company based in Dallas Texas (according to their website) that make high quality precision tools for woodworkers.
I do not have any connection with Incra, I just really like the products they make.
I first discovered Incra products approx 6 years ago when I was looking for a better fence system for my cabinet saw. I was so impressed with my replacement fence and the build quality I've since bought a lot more of their tools and I am extremely pleased with them all.
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[@dgnmkt]

Thankyou. Really good explanations. I just set up my Incra positioner yesterday and this will really help me out.

[@christinabray9982]

I love your new assistant

[@GTWoodshop]

Thank you.

[@MAGAMAN]

Nice to see someone doing this right. I have watched a lot of people using the Incra system, then complaining it isn't great when the problem is they didn't follow directions and the didn't take the time to set things up and do test cuts. Clamping the Fixture to the table is very important to ensure it stays perfectly flat while attaching your boards. The slightest tilt forward will throw off all the cuts.

[@GTWoodshop]

Thank you Maga Man. 👍

[@charlieday6886]

Such a great explanation very informative!

[@GTWoodshop]

Glad you think so!

[@jasonbarile2014]

Great explanation, and it's a wonderful way to pass the 15-18 weeks while I wait for my Incra setup to arrive.

[@GTWoodshop]

Hey Jason, thanks. 15 weeks is almost a life time,,,,, Patience is a virtue, so they say. :)

[@srfracer8293]

I ordered mine in October, just arrived last Thursday! Have finished setting up and tuning (also got the Icra router table,) and will be making my first attempt today! I'm very excited! Hope the long wait turns out to be worth it! I'm relying on this video to help me along. Thanks for posting!

[@jasonbarile2014]

@@srfracer8293 I'm curious... was yours somewhat scratched up like mine? I need to get them to replace the clear lexan too because the sighting line was nearly completely scratched off on mine. Still, it's a wonderful piece of gear!

[@srfracer8293]

@@jasonbarile2014 Mine arrived in good shape. No scratches to the body or to the lexan. It was more challenging than I expected to get the fence squared. I had to use a bunch of adhesive tape as shim on the outfeed side. I got the Wonder Fence as well. When attaching the Wonder Fence to the (finally!) squared Pro II fence, the Wonder Fence is not square to the table.Trying to figure out how to solve that (call in to Incra support), but using the system without the Wonder Fence for time being. Should be sufficient to learn the system and build a box or two.

[@jasonbarile2014]

@@srfracer8293 Ah, I have the exact same problem with the 2 fences not being square together. ! Would be curious to hear what you learn.

[@michaelkaye4998]

Another great video. I’ve watched several similar videos on INCRA joinery and none of them, including yours, employ the INCRA clean sweep down draft dust collection and I’m wondering if their is a technical reason?

[@GTWoodshop]

HI Michael, thank you. With regards to the dust cage, no particular reason. I made one of a very similar design a number of years ago, thought I'd try something different on this table but I'm not over impressed with the rear outlet. I may well go back to the bottom outlet on the next one.......

[@mohammadalamawi6332]

I want to use 22mm thickness temper .. is it possible to make through dovetail joint using the incra

[@GTWoodshop]

With through Dovetails using the Incra system the timber / stock must be matched to the dovetail cutter you've chosen, its the cutter that determines max thickness so I would say probably.

[@jhelminski]

Hi Graham, why not just user the Incra "centering template" to find your center point on your stock?

[@GTWoodshop]

Hi Jim, That will work as long as the board is a multiple of 1/16". 👍

[@1031Investing]

"Contrary to what people think, the Cat, is actually man's best friend, although they will never admit it."- Anonymous Very nice vid. Enjoy them all.

[@GTWoodshop]

Hi GM, when it suits them? 🤣🤣👍👍.

[@matthewhoare6641]

Hi Graham,Is your stock 7mm (as suggested on the template guide or slightly thicker based on the snug fit you got after the second test cut for snugness of the joint.Also presumably the drawer front and back could be any thickness,thanks Matthew

[@GTWoodshop]

Hi Matthew, I went with just shy of 10mm in the end, it gave the right 'feel' for the box.

[@matthewhoare6641]

@@GTWoodshop Thanks Graham,but do the box sides need to be exactly the height of the cutter or is the 7mm as suggested near enough,and happy xmas

[@GTWoodshop]

Hi Matthew, as I cut half blind dovetails the cutter height only needs to be set so its creates a snugly dovetail as per setting the height of cut in the manual. If you are cutting through dovetails then you 'must' set the height of the bit as per the manual then machine your stock to match the height setting of the bit. Hope that makes sense.

[@matthewhoare6641]

@@GTWoodshop Thanks Graham,making up my first set of dovetail drawer today so should all become clear ,thanks again

[@coxy9222]

Hi Graham Where's a good place to buy these router bits from to match the incra chart?

[@GTWoodshop]

Hi Coxy, WoodWorkersWorkshop sell them in a set. Also try routercutter.co.uk for sets and singles. 👍

[@coxy9222]

Perfect thank you! 😊

[@michaell7877]

The templates are confusing. The camera was not picking up the templates you were showing us.

[@GTWoodshop]

Hi Michael, apologies. I have another vid coming along soon with more detail around the templates which will clear things up.

[@michaell7877]

GT Woodshop I meant the writing is what the camera didn’t pick up. The Incra templates have always been confusing. I see you have a good handle on it though.

[@befmx31]

@@michaell7877 Michael, what do you find confusing about the templates? Anything I can help you with? I have the Incra system and have been using for a little while now. Let me know.

[@MAGAMAN]

@@michaell7877 Sounds like a user problem. Some people find tying their shoes confusing.

[@solobassoon]

Why have all that music playing when you are demonstrating your word? Why not let the sounds from the workshop be the 'music'?

[@GTWoodshop]

Hi Hans, a really good point and a lesson it took a while to learn but I'm glad to say its learnt. 👍

[@rsmolens]

toooo verbose. Could do the video in 1/3 time.

[@GTWoodshop]

Sorry about that, however it was a very early video and I like to think I'm a little better now. 😮😁

[@charlieday6886]

Such a great explanation very informative!

[@GTWoodshop]

Glad you liked it