Router Jigs

[Twisty]

Hi ALL
I HAVE BEEN OFFERED ONE 2nd hand GIFINS DOVETAIL JIG FOR $250.00au
HE SAYS IT HAS ONLY USE A COUPLE OF TIMES
WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR TO MAKE SURE IT IS IN GOOD CONDITION
HE SAYS HE PAID $500.00 FOR THE JIG
WHAT DO YOU ALL THINK
THANKS TWISTY.

[Just George]

See what the adjustable stop is made of, the earlier ones were made of light and dark timber timbers, there were a few of these that weren't perfectly square, mine are square though. If they are a blue alloy - no problem.

If it's only been used once, there should only be a few pins and dovetails cut into the backboard. If it's been used a few times, chances are there's been more pins/dovetails cut into the backboard.

For $500, chances are he got 2 or 3 templates. If there's only 1 template - offer him $200. Look at the Gifkins website for a guide to the prices.
http://www.gifkins.com.au/ - Website
http://www.gifkins.com.au/prices.html - Prices

Let us know what you do...

[Twisty]

GOOD MORNING GEORGE
THANKS FOR THAT INFO :2tsup:
TWISTY

[Twisty]

HI GEORGE
I went to the Gifkins web site.
With this info in my mind I went to buy the jig.
THE jig is old,the router bit was a bit rusty & only one template and he still wanted top DOLLARS
THe result is I will purchase one from Gifkins.
THANKS FOR YOUR HELP Twisty

[Just George]

HI GEORGE
I went to the Gifkins web site.
With this info in my mind I went to buy the jig.
THE jig is old,the router bit was a bit rusty & only one template and he still wanted top DOLLARS
THe result is I will purchase one from Gifkins.
THANKS FOR YOUR HELP Twisty


Awesome, I'm glad you are going to join the Gifkins Club.

$250 for the jig I think is too much for the condition you say it is in.

I'd also question him paying $500 for a jig with only one template.

The Brisbane Working with Wood Show is coming up in less than 2 months, I'm looking forward to it and working it as well, I'm also going to go to the Sydney show in June. If you can hang out to the show, he'll have them a little cheaper.
Brisbane - http://www.workingwithwood.com/brisbane/features.htm
Sydney - http://www.workingwithwood.com/sydney/index.htm

He'll have them being demonstrated as well and all the accessories and other bits will also be available.

My advice - wait for the show but if you can't, you won't be disappointed with your purchase.

[Twisty]

GOOD MORNING GEORGE
I WILL WAIT FOR THE SYDNEY SHOW.
THANKS FOR YOUR HELP :2tsup: TWISTY

[Just George]

You won't be sorry with your purchase, it may seem a long time to June but it will go quickly...