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  1. 22nd September 2006, 06:19 PM #1
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    Default Dovetail jigs and router tables

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

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


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    Gidday Griz

    Check out the Keller system:

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grizz View Post
    my hand cutting skills don't really come up to scratch for doing them by darkside methods.

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    Same here.

    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 !

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


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

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    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.

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