Hi all:
The response to my question last evening indicates that this is the
place to begin.
I am considering the purchase of a Dovetail Joint Jig. I already own a
set of Dovetail Bits with a 1/2 in shank. Every Jig I have seen this
far comes with a 1/4 in shank dovetail bit and a 1/2 in template
adapter. Is it worth my while to look for a Jig which I can use my 1/2
in shank bits in? Or will it be an Industrial size one which is far
larger than I need? Or should I throw in the towel and accept the I
can't use the bits I have and get a jig with the smaller bit? I am just
getting into this so this may seem like a REALLY
elementary question. I apologize in advance.
Richard Shelson
I use 1/2" shank bits with my Porter Cable 12" dovetail jig. It works just
fine.
"Richard Shelson" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Hi all:
>
> The response to my question last evening indicates that this is the
> place to begin.
>
> I am considering the purchase of a Dovetail Joint Jig. I already own a
> set of Dovetail Bits with a 1/2 in shank. Every Jig I have seen this
> far comes with a 1/4 in shank dovetail bit and a 1/2 in template
> adapter. Is it worth my while to look for a Jig which I can use my 1/2
> in shank bits in? Or will it be an Industrial size one which is far
> larger than I need? Or should I throw in the towel and accept the I
> can't use the bits I have and get a jig with the smaller bit? I am just
> getting into this so this may seem like a REALLY
> elementary question. I apologize in advance.
>
> Richard Shelson
>
Take a look at the Porter Cable 12".
"Tom Hintz" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Richard,
> Most dovetail jugs use 1/4" or 8MM shank sizes to accomodate the space
> between the fingers of the jig. In addition to the bit, a guide collar
> is also needed, preventing the use of the larger-diameter bit shanks.
> I do not recall ever seeing a dovetail jig that would use the
> 1/2"-shanked bits.
>
> Tom Hintz
> www.newwoodworker.com
I own two Porter Cable jigs...
The "cheap version" and the Omnijig(the very heavy duty version)
and they both use either the 1/2" or 1/4" dovetail bit with no
problem. The same guide collar is ALWAYS used in dovetail jigs
regardless of bit size.
Tom Hintz wrote:
> Richard,
> Most dovetail jugs use 1/4" or 8MM shank sizes to accomodate the space
> between the fingers of the jig. In addition to the bit, a guide collar
> is also needed, preventing the use of the larger-diameter bit shanks.
> I do not recall ever seeing a dovetail jig that would use the
> 1/2"-shanked bits.
>
> Tom Hintz
> www.newwoodworker.com
Tom Hintz wrote:
> Richard, Most dovetail jugs use 1/4" or 8MM shank sizes to
> accomodate the space between the fingers of the jig. In
> addition to the bit, a guide collar is also needed, preventing
> the use of the larger-diameter bit shanks. I do not recall
> ever seeing a dovetail jig that would use the 1/2"-shanked
> bits.
http://www.iedu.com/DeSoto/cnc_joinery.html (-:
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Morris Dovey
DeSoto, Iowa USA
Richard Shelson <[email protected]> wrote in
news:NImIc.1007370$Pk3.546509@pd7tw1no:
> Hi all:
>
> The response to my question last evening indicates that this is the
> place to begin.
>
> I am considering the purchase of a Dovetail Joint Jig. I already own a
> set of Dovetail Bits with a 1/2 in shank. Every Jig I have seen this
> far comes with a 1/4 in shank dovetail bit and a 1/2 in template
> adapter. Is it worth my while to look for a Jig which I can use my 1/2
> in shank bits in? Or will it be an Industrial size one which is far
> larger than I need? Or should I throw in the towel and accept the I
> can't use the bits I have and get a jig with the smaller bit? I am just
> getting into this so this may seem like a REALLY
> elementary question. I apologize in advance.
>
> Richard Shelson
>
>
No need to apologize. It's REC.woodworking.
So, Richard, what do you want to build? How many DT's do you want to cut?
Through, half-blind, or some of the more specialized ones? Do you already
own a good router, or is it one of the weekend warrior, less than US$100
kind from the local home center?
Buying a dovetail jig to match a set of bits you have seems a little like
choosing a truck, because you were given a set of snow tires by a family
member. You MAY not end up with what you really needed or wanted, in order
to save really very few bucks.
Dovetail jigs run from cheap/useful/limited function to
expensive/versatile/industrial quality. A Google search of the
rec.woodworking archives will reveal many good, but personal, insights.
You'll also find quite a few folks who believe that cutting them by hand
builds character, craftsmanship and points with discriminating observers.
That may be true, but if you're trying to build a kitchen full of drawers
in your spare time after work, a jig looks mighty helpful.
Patriarch
Richard,
Most dovetail jugs use 1/4" or 8MM shank sizes to accomodate the space
between the fingers of the jig. In addition to the bit, a guide collar
is also needed, preventing the use of the larger-diameter bit shanks.
I do not recall ever seeing a dovetail jig that would use the
1/2"-shanked bits.
Tom Hintz
www.newwoodworker.com
[email protected] (Tom Hintz) wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> Richard,
> Most dovetail jugs use 1/4" or 8MM shank sizes to accomodate the space
> between the fingers of the jig. In addition to the bit, a guide collar
> is also needed, preventing the use of the larger-diameter bit shanks.
> I do not recall ever seeing a dovetail jig that would use the
> 1/2"-shanked bits.
The leigh d4 will work with 1/4", 8mm, and 1/2" bits. You use a 5/8"
collar for the half inch. The only advantage I can see to the 1/4"
bits would be narrower pins.
brian