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13th February 2016, 10:58 AM #1Intermediate Member
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Dovetail Jig
Hi,
can anyone recommend a reasonably priced dovetail joiner? I have read up on a fair few, but they are so vast in $$.
I need to join 8" boards and would also like the capacity to do thick LARGE Machine cut joints 3-5 cm doves.
If anyone wants to unload one, or have the time to share their knowledge in this area I would be keen.
(in Leichhardt, Sydney)
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13th February 2016, 12:22 PM #2
Hi Mark
You really need to define what you mean by "reasonably priced"
doing dovetails by hand involves minimum outlay. The whole "kit" -- saw, chisel, hammer, DT marker, combination India stone -- should cost less than $100
Ability to cut large machine DTs in 30 to 50mm thick stock will come at a significant premium -- the Leigh Jigs seem to be limited to a max of 25-30mm max thick boardsregards from Alberta, Canada
ian
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13th February 2016, 04:55 PM #3
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13th February 2016, 06:06 PM #4
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13th February 2016, 09:20 PM #5SENIOR MEMBER
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Try u tube, there are a heap of diy dovetail jigs.
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13th February 2016, 09:50 PM #6
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14th February 2016, 02:02 AM #7
Last edited by ian; 14th February 2016 at 12:17 PM. Reason: added approx total cost in AUD
regards from Alberta, Canada
ian
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14th February 2016, 09:10 AM #8
Sounds like a good deal to me
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14th February 2016, 12:18 PM #9
but does it meet Mark's definition of "reasonable'
regards from Alberta, Canada
ian
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14th February 2016, 02:44 PM #10Woodworking mechanic
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14th February 2016, 03:29 PM #11
I know of only one dovetail bit capable of cutting timber thicker than 1".
CMT item number 818.706.11 -- which can do 31.7mm (about 1-1/4")
So the OP might be looking at purchasing a custom bit.
Hi Mark,
comments?regards from Alberta, Canada
ian
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16th February 2016, 08:20 PM #12
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27th February 2016, 02:59 PM #13Senior Member
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Mark, I was in your situation some time ago (wanting to do large section joints) so I made my own templates from stock alley. It worked so well that I sent the drawings and specs to a company in china and had a proto type set CNC made for me. They turned out terrific, anodised and laser etched. Very professional and quite marketable. If you do a search on my earlier postings you'll find some pics. I also found another Chinese company that made me a suitable cutter for US$40.00 plus freight.. Carbitool quoted me AUS$300.00 plus GST for a one off custom cutter.
Here's the link: Is there a market for a large dovetail jig kit?
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27th February 2016, 07:25 PM #14Senior Member
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I think that porter cable one will only do up to inch and an eight material.
I could sell you a complete kit Mark, but it may be a bit pricey for you. The other alternative may be to make your own. I'm happy to send you the drawings and you could cut the two templates from ply.
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23rd March 2016, 07:48 PM #15Intermediate Member
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Hi mate,
these look fantastic. What size dovetail will they cut?
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