Allpax 2DOVETAIL DESIGNER Gasket Cutter Systems User Manual

June 5, 2024
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Allpax 2DOVETAIL DESIGNER Gasket Cutter Systems User Manual
Allpax 2DOVETAIL DESIGNER Gasket Cutter Systems

LAY OUT CUSTOM DOVETAILS

  1. Dovetail Designer features three (3) dovetail sizes: 1”, 1-1/2”, and 2” wide. Center lines on each dovetail size assures accurate alignment on gasket material.
    LAY OUT CUSTOM DOVETAILS
    LAY OUT CUSTOM DOVETAILS

  2. On piece of paper, lay out outer diameter (OD), inner diameter (ID) and pitch circle diameter (PCD).
    Locate bolt hole locations. Position template over flat wooden surface or cutting board.
    LAY OUT CUSTOM DOVETAILS

  3. Cut multiple arcs of gasket material with desired OD and ID. Number of required arcs need to be greater than 360 degrees plus additional material for overlap.
    LAY OUT CUSTOM DOVETAILS

  4. Note cutting height of selected dovetail on Dovetail Designer. Lay arcs on top of template, overlapping by at least height of selected dovetail.
    LAY OUT CUSTOM DOVETAILS

  5. Position overlaps away from bolt-hole locations. As overlaps are made, tape down arcs to template on either side of overlap.
    LAY OUT CUSTOM DOVETAILS

  6. Center Dovetail Designer on overlapping gasket material and outline with pencil or awl. Cut along outline with utility knife. Top and bottom gasket materials will now have mating dovetails.
    LAY OUT CUSTOM DOVETAILS

  7. Tape dovetail joints together for easy handling.
    LAY OUT CUSTOM DOVETAILS

  8. If arcs are significantly wider than single dovetail, consider multiple side-by-side dovetails per joint.
    LAY OUT CUSTOM DOVETAILS

  9. Alternatively, use Dovetail Punches to cut dovetails. See instructions for DOVETAIL PUNCHES
    LAY OUT CUSTOM DOVETAILS

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