Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Needs Pictures Needs Pictures:  0
Picture(s) thanks Picture(s) thanks:  0
Results 1 to 8 of 8

Thread: Gifkins Jig

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Location
    Ipswich QLD
    Age
    54
    Posts
    1,166

    Post Gifkins Jig

    I am looking at trying my hand at some box making, I think there is nothing finer than dovetailed boxes. I have no experience with dovetails and after seeing the Gifkin's when doing a search. I ask if many members have one and how good are they. I was after a bit of feedback before deciding which jig was right for me. the jig looks fairly simle to use and I hope that Roger will be at the brisbane WWW show. Thanks for any advice.
    Dave,
    hug the tree before you start the chainsaw.

  2. # ADS
    Google Adsense Advertisement
    Join Date
    Always
    Location
    Advertising world
    Age
    2010
    Posts
    Many





     
  3. #2
    Join Date
    May 2005
    Location
    Brisbane North
    Age
    51
    Posts
    1,299

    Default

    Roger always comes to the WoodShow, his jig is very good but you need to establish the thickness timber you want to work with first before you buy otherwise you could end up with the incorrect template. I have a Gifkins Jig(and 3 templates), you are welcome to come and see it, I live near the city which is a bit of a drive for you but the offer is there. Send me a PM if you are interested. There are also a few other option other than the Gifkins as well, these I haven't used but they are worth a look at though.

  4. #3
    Join Date
    Oct 2003
    Location
    Romsey Victoria
    Age
    63
    Posts
    3,854

    Default

    I think it is just great. The Gifkin jig is about the easiest jig on the market to use. I've got a couple of templates.
    Photo Gallery

  5. #4
    Join Date
    May 2005
    Location
    Newcastle
    Age
    72
    Posts
    3,363

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Bluegum
    I am looking at trying my hand at some box making, I think there is nothing finer than dovetailed boxes. I have no experience with dovetails and after seeing the Gifkin's when doing a search. I ask if many members have one and how good are they. I was after a bit of feedback before deciding which jig was right for me. the jig looks fairly simle to use and I hope that Roger will be at the brisbane WWW show. Thanks for any advice.
    Definitely the gifkin for mine, but have a look at his box making router bits as well these are also very handy


    Rgds
    Ashore




    The trouble with life is there's no background music.

  6. #5
    Join Date
    Jan 2006
    Location
    Moss Vale NSW
    Age
    80
    Posts
    317

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Bluegum
    I ask if many members have one and how good are they. I was after a bit of feedback before deciding which jig was right for me. the jig looks fairly simle to use and I hope that Roger will be at the brisbane WWW show. Thanks for any advice.
    I am also a Gifkin's user ... I only have 1 template at the moment, but will definitely get the 2 other sizes in time.

    As others have said, it is very easy to use and the results are great. I did a Summer School with Roger in January at the Sturt Wood School at Mittagong ... it took me 4 years to get into the course, but well worthwhile. Rogers jig is the only one (that I know of) where you use the router in a table and the jig moves around on the router table.

    If you are interested, I posted some pics of my first boxes under the post name of "Zoot Boxes" ... if I could work out how to include a reference to that post I would, so you will just have to search for Zoot Boxes!!!

    Cheers,

    Zoot Esq.
    4 out of 3 people have trouble with fractions.

  7. #6
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Location
    Ipswich QLD
    Age
    54
    Posts
    1,166

    Default Gifkins

    Thank you to all that have answered my original post. Its a starting point that I will be looking into as I would like to further my wood working ability by learning something new.
    Dave,
    hug the tree before you start the chainsaw.

  8. #7
    Join Date
    Nov 2005
    Location
    West Gippsland, Vic
    Age
    72
    Posts
    4,608

    Thumbs up Gifkins

    G'day mate
    I have the Gifkins Deluxe kit.With the A10 and B10 templates and the box making Gifkins router bits.

    I think I've said before when describing the Gifkins Jig:
    Simply brilliant, brilliantly simple.
    Cheers
    If you never made a mistake, you never made anything!


  9. #8
    Join Date
    Jul 2003
    Location
    Near Bodgy, AlexS, Wongo & CraigB
    Age
    18
    Posts
    2,666

    Default

    gifkins is good. aussie made, proven.

    cheers
    Zed

Similar Threads

  1. gifkins jig
    By rick_rine in forum WOODWORK - GENERAL
    Replies: 11
    Last Post: 10th February 2007, 11:43 PM
  2. Gifkins Dovetail Jig
    By boxers in forum ROUTING FORUM
    Replies: 16
    Last Post: 25th August 2005, 01:13 PM
  3. Gifkins jig
    By BarryBurgess in forum TRITON / GMC
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 20th March 2005, 10:01 AM
  4. Gifkins Dovetail Jig
    By Jonkacel in forum HAND TOOLS - POWERED
    Replies: 13
    Last Post: 2nd September 2004, 09:54 PM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •