Dovetailing: Dovetail Tools, Dovetail Jigs & Templates
The making of dovetails is an art developed centuries ago, and now modern jigs and fixtures make it possible to create perfect dovetail joints in your own woodworking shop. Dovetailing jigs, tools, dovetailing router bits, and templates to make your dovetail projects foolproof, or nearly so. Tools by Rockler, Leigh, Porter-Cable and other providers of fine tools for craftsmen. |
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Leigh Super Dovetail Jigs And AccessoriesSuper Jigs offer extraordinary joint making capability at exceptional price points. Super Jigs are available in 3 sizes (widths): 12", 18" and 24" to satisfy the needs of every woodworker and every budget. No other jigs equal the versatility and precision of Leigh Super Jigs.Variably spaced Through & Half-blind dovetails are standard on all Super
Jigs. Infinitely adjustable one-piece fingers are easily positioned
for any joint pattern, guaranteeing a half pin at each edge of the joint,
regardless of board width. Cross-cut fence fits on the dovetail finger
assembly to become a sliding dovetail template
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Rockler's Complete Dovetail Jig | |
| Cutting beautiful through and half-blind dovetails is fast and easy with our new and improved dovetail jig! Rockler exclusive one-piece stop gives you the perfect offset every time for dead-on accuracy. And our new preset template guide allows for quick initial setup for 1/2" to 3/4" thick stock. Jig will cut half-blind dovetails from 1/2" to 1-1/8" thick and full through dovetails from 3/8" to 3/4" thick. Accommodates stock up to 11" wide. Patent pending. Our best and most versatile dovetail jig ever! |
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Incra Universal Precision Positioning JigThe original Incra
Jig is back — available exclusively at Rockler! Even the novice
woodworker can produce beautiful joinery on the router table. Easily
create joints such as dovetails, box and double dovetails with precision.
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Porter-Cable 16" Omnijig Joinery System
The “new” Porter-Cable Omnijig Joinery Systems - the ultimate Dovetail Jigs. With other dovetail jigs, set-up requires you to work through a trial and error, dry fitting process prior to cutting dovetails. These professional quality dovetail jigs take the guesswork out of dovetail joinery and are fully assembled from the factory. Factory preset stops for templates and the innovative router bit depth gauge (pod) eliminates this awkward and annoying step. In addition to a fast initial set up, the “stop and depth gauge” system allow you to come back and repeat cuts quickly, and with dead on accuracy. Additional enhancements: Router stabilizer bar to prevent router tipping. Textured work surfaces to prevent material movement. On-board instructions and color coded dovetail “recipe” card truly simplify the use of this jig. Each system includes an instructional DVD featuring Norm Abram and comes with a 3 year limited warranty.
Leigh Super Dovetail Jigs And Accessories
Model 4210. If you've put off cutting dovetails with your router because
of the complicated set-up of dovetail jigs, wait no longer. Porter-Cable's
new 12" dovetail jig will have you up and cutting dovetails in minutes. This
jig is designed with patented alignment lines and a router bit depth stop so
set-up is easy. Simply adjust the template so the alignment marks line up
with your work piece, set your router bit depth according to the depth stop,
and start routing. Jig will cut half-blind dovetails, rabbeted half-blind
dovetails and dovetail dadoes. Heavy-duty cam-type clamps with
sandpaper-backed locking bars provide a solid grip for the wood
Template is CNC machined aluminum to provide superior accuracy
Handles stock 1/4" to 1-1/8" thick up to 12" wide.
GFK1200 Dovetail Jig - 12"
The Hart Design GFK1200 Dovetail Jig gives unbelievable versatility and quality for the money! With the correct templates you can cut 1/4" & 1/2" half blind dovetails, 1/4" & 1/2" half blind rabbeted dovetails, 3/4" & 5/8" through dovetails, plus 1/4", 3/8" & 1/2" box joints. Cuts joints in stock ranging from 7/16" to 1" thick. Edge guides align stock automatically for a perfect fit. USA
GFK1800 Dovetail Jig - 18"
It has all the same great features as our GFK1200 (12") model, but with: more capacity; extra rigid tubular steel hold-down bars; and our Cam Lock Levers for fast clamping and removal of stock.
The 18" jig comes with the 1/2" half blind dovetail template (also does 1/2"
rabbeted half-blind dovetails) and instructions as standard. Optional templates,
Porter Cable style guide bushings, and bit available separately. USA