I just couldn't help myself. When I got an email from Harbor Freight selling this jig for $29.00, I had to see it. First, it weighs a respectable 20 lbs., has lots of knobs and some levers that appeal to the engineer in me. The comb was as expected, rough. 5 minutes with a ROS and light filing took off the rough spots. The comb miked out to within .003" across; within tolerance. All adjustments are gross, but with some patience can be brought in within an hour of test cutting if you ignore the Chinglish instructions. This jig appears to be designed or at least manufactured for drawer construction only. Typical ¾" front & ½" sides setup with ease. ¾" to ¾" joints would need a longer bit and be positioned away from the lower edge stops.
After initial setup, I popped this out in 10 minutes. I'll use this jig for standard drawers now that it's setup for that purpose.
I would not recommend this jig as your all-purpose, will only buy one dovetail jig. But if you'd like a 'never change the setting, drawer maker only', it's cheap enough.
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After initial setup, I popped this out in 10 minutes. I'll use this jig for standard drawers now that it's setup for that purpose.
I would not recommend this jig as your all-purpose, will only buy one dovetail jig. But if you'd like a 'never change the setting, drawer maker only', it's cheap enough.
Brought to you by the:
The Cheap Tool Review Board and the American Tomato Council
A BFH Production