Thread: Dowel Jig

Rockler has something. It is for 3/8 inch dowels.

http://www.rockler.com/rockler-3-8-d...illing-jig-kit

The disadvantage is that the jig will position the holes in the middle of a 3/4" piece of timber. YMMV

I don't know if the product is available in Australia. If not contact me off line and we may be able to work something out.

I have that jig and it works very well,if you loosen the screws and pack under the clear perspex you can make it centre on thicker stock.I have several packers(marked for each thickness stock) for various size stock which I store away with the jig.
Just make sure that you clamp it very tight before drilling.

have a look at the joint pro

you tube here

Originally Posted by safari

Hi,

I am making several large frames with mitred corners that i was going to join with dowels. I tried making a jig but the result was not quite accurate enough. M&T is not an option and I don't have the cash for a Dominio so I was hoping someone could recommend a dowel jig, preferably under $100.

what you could try is elongated dowel holes on one side of the mitre -- essentially the same trick as used by the domino
one side is tight, the other has a just enough "wiggle" to get the frame to align

Hi you could try biscuit joints if you have access to one and the timber is wide enought to use one.
Alternatively you could cut a slot on a router table and make your own splines.

I have successfully used the Ozzie Multi Jig on mitre joints. Their website does not seem to be working anymore. If you google Ozzie jig there are some videos and other information. Their Phone no used to be: 02 9801 8883.
So I am not sure if the jigs are still available.

Thanks to everyone for the suggestions - lots of good information! I still like the idea of dowels so I will do a some research on the jigs suggested.

Originally Posted by Blackforester

I have successfully used the Ozzie Multi Jig on mitre joints. Their website does not seem to be working anymore. If you google Ozzie jig there are some videos and other information. Their Phone no used to be: 02 9801 8883.
So I am not sure if the jigs are still available.

I think they are finished.