Dovetail Jig query

[Ray Martin]

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Ray, I had not even thought about having to manually space the joints. That is a good point.
Which would you consider to be the more simple to use?
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Michael,

I think the other responses in the thread have already answered this... a fixed spacing system is easier to set up. The adjustable finger types are easier to manipulate the results.

Ray

 

[Travis Porter]

I'm game. I think it would be fun and a good learning experience. I can provide a Leigh D4 24" and a PC4212 and enough routers to allow both jigs to be run simultaneously.

Anyone have the newer Leigh's, Akeda, Harbor Freight, Keller, or PC Omnijig?

 

[cpowell]

I have the Keller jig (Journeyman 1500). It's only for through dovetails. For that it is highly rated. Very simple to use, I won't say idiot-proof because I have screwed up using it. :lol: I have used it a LOT.

I am going to learn to handcut DTs. Folks who are proficient can cut them quickly, any spacing you like, HB or through. I have done a few but do not consider myself competent in handcut DTs.


Chuck

 

[Joe Scharle]

I can demo the WoodRat here and take my HF anywhere.
Joe

 

[woodnick]

Maybe the new Woodcraft store in Raleigh would loan us they shop one Sat. afternoon:eusa_thin

 

[scsmith42]

If not Woodcraft, maybe someone will volunteer their shop...

Who are the acknowledged dovetail experts on our forum?

Scott

 

[Travis Porter]

Acknowledged? Hmmm.... DavidF does very well at handcuts as does Monty. DaveO is very good with his Leigh (had to come show me what I was doing wrong with mine when I was ready to throw it out).

I volunteer my shop, but only problem is, it is in the sticks of Wake county near the Granville county line. It is big enough, has heat, just location isn't great.