Dovetail jigs and router tables

[Grizz]

Ok, this might sound like a silly question, but are then any dovetail jigs that don't require a router table to use?

Grizz.

[Gumby]

Not all require a router table. Jigs like those available from Timbecon, carbatec etc. require a router which is hand held.

[Grizz]

Thanks Gumby. I know these wouldn't be up to the same standards as the Gifkin or Leigh jigs, but do they do a reasonable job? I don't do a lot of dovetails or really need (have room for) a router table and my hand cutting skills don't really come up to scratch for doing them by darkside methods.


Grizz.

[NewLou]

Gidday Griz:)

Check out the Keller system:

http://www.kellerdovetail.com/models.html

REgards Lou;)

[Gumby]

my hand cutting skills don't really come up to scratch for doing them by darkside methods.

Grizz.

Same here. :D

They do a pretty good job. I think they're around $100. They are a bit of a fiddle to setup correctly but a good start to doing dovetails the proper way - using power ! :D

(now, I'll just cover myself in a wet blanket 'cos there's flames a comin' my way) :eek:

[Stuart]

The Jet (from Woodworking Warehouse) is $99. Does a good job for a basic dovetail jig.

[Auld Bassoon]

(now, I'll just cover myself in a wet blanket 'cos there's flames a comin' my way) :eek:


See here mate (http://gprime.net/video.php/supersoakerflamethrower) :D :D

[Gumby]

See here mate (http://gprime.net/video.php/supersoakerflamethrower) :D :D

Sure beats lighting a fart :D

[Grizz]

Thanks to everyone that has replied. I've done a bit of searching and found the Porter Cable 4210 which seems to be a reasonable price ($158 + postage). Anyone familiar with this? I want to be able to do through and blind dovetails. The other alternative is the Eurojig from Carbatec at $199. Your feed back is much appreciated.


Grizz.

[gazaly]

See here mate (http://gprime.net/video.php/supersoakerflamethrower) :D :D

There's idiots............................and then there him. Couldn't be a bigger future Darwin award winner.

[Grizz]

Auld Bassoon and Gazaly, I've seen something similar with a spray can. But, gotta say, a super soaker takes the cake :D.

Grizz.

[Tex B]

Grizz,

I've been using a Porter Cable 4112 for several years. It took a bit of fiddling to set up, but once it was set for 19mm thickness, has worked without further adjustment since. Does half blind dovetails, and I think will do through dovetails also but I've never wanted to.

I'd suggest a 1/2" collet router though, as I have a tendency to break the 1/4" by pushing too fast through hardwood.

Tex