What is the best dovetail jig for under $400. I would like to be able to make multiple width tails and pins and I am no rocket scientist so easier is better. I own the Sears version and it works ok but creative options are limited.
George
If I was willing to spend that on a jig, I'd get the Leigh.
Brian.
|What is the best dovetail jig for under $400. I would like to be able |to make multiple width tails and pins and I am no rocket scientist so |easier is better. I own the Sears version and it works ok but creative |options are limited.
Leigh D4
Wes Stewart wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@4ax.com:
Another option would be the Akeda, which I own. Slightly better repeatability in setup function. Decent dust collection. Good manual. Not nearly as widely used. Available in the US only through Woodcraft, and maybe not at every location. I made through dovetails with variable spacing, rubber mallet tight, within 45 minutes of mounting the jig to the bench. Half-blinds can be screwed up, but you have to be creative to do so.
Another interesting product is the Katie jig.
Just my US$400 worth....
Patriarch
I'd say the top two vote getters are Leigh and the Akeda.
You did leave out a very nice machine made by Porter Cable.
The 24" Omnijig is a monster of a jig and is currently being sold with the adjustable through template and the
1/2" blind template for $379... It makes most other jigs appear to be toys compared to weight and mass..It comes > Another option would be the Akeda, which I own. Slightly better
Not so fast. I have a 16" Omni Jig and it is great. I would buy another one in a minute. I had a cheapo import once but this is a Cadilac or maybe now a Lexus?, in comparison. Even I can make drawers one after another and everything fits.
Pat Barber wrote in news:veyLc.119792$ snipped-for-privacy@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net:
Only 'cause I didn't (don't) know anything about it... ;-)
I apologize if it seemed as though I intended my reviews to be exhaustive. Far from the case, what I meant to imply was that those were the thoughts and experiences of an enthusiastic hobbyist.
Here's hoping others can contribute their experiences, too.
Patriarch
A Toyota by any other name ...
Or Jaguar/Taurus...
Seems like 16" would be a severe limitation. I don't doubt the jig itself is nice, though.
Brian.
I should have offered this link earlier:
"Brian" wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@corp.supernews.com:
I think, that when I need to do a dovetail wider than 16", I will end up with another joinery solution. Or hand cut them.
Patriarch
I picked up a used Leigh for a good price a number of years ago from a contact made on the listserver. Anybody here have one to sell. (Mines not for sale :-)
Try Ebay. The Leigh's not the quickest to set up but offers the most options.
rhg
Limitation? Severe? Depends on what you routinely make. If you make a number of drawers and one blanket chest per lifetime, the 16 makes sense.
rhg
Brian wrote:
Severe in that your $400 isn't going as far as it could. And besides, if you only make drawers, why is a $400 jig needed in the first place?
I don't know, maybe its just me.
Brian.
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