I bought the pc dovetail jig 4212 and really love it. for the first time I
am able to make dovetails for drawers etc, and they do look sweet. My
question is, does anyone know where I can get replacement bits. I would
like an extra set, so I can send one for sharpening, and still be able to
continue with my projects. Plus just like everything, the original bit will
wear out and need to be replaced. Any help would be most appreciated.
Thanks.
steve
Hi Steve,
Not every bit will "fit" each jig. See below as an example. I have a Leigh jig
and for HB dovetails, the width of the bit and the angle will determine the
length of sides of the dovetail hence the thickness of wood a bit can handle.
Cheers, JG
http://www.routerbits.com/cgi-routerbits/sr.cgi?1136283098_20052+70
superpac wrote:
> forgive my amateurishism, but dovetails are still new and mysterious. can i
> use a different size/degree bit in the same jig? Is the jig teeth geared
> for a particular size bit, or am I just having trouble "picturing" that I
> can use any bit
>
> steve
>
> "todd" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > "superpac" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> >> I bought the pc dovetail jig 4212 and really love it. for the first time
> > I
> >> am able to make dovetails for drawers etc, and they do look sweet. My
> >> question is, does anyone know where I can get replacement bits. I would
> >> like an extra set, so I can send one for sharpening, and still be able to
> >> continue with my projects. Plus just like everything, the original bit
> > will
> >> wear out and need to be replaced. Any help would be most appreciated.
> >> Thanks.
> >>
> >> steve
> >
> > Yeah, what Al said. There's nothing magical about the dovetail bit it
> > comes
> > with. Just buy another one when needed. As someone mentioned when I was
> > first getting familiar with the 4212 that I recently bought, each dovetail
> > bit has a magical depth setting that cuts the pins and tails such that
> > they
> > generate a snug fit. If you've gone through that process with the current
> > bit, it's likely the depth setting will be different for the next one.
> >
> > todd
> >
> >
hi Steve,
I don't know. Maybe it's too early in the morning. The following may help.
Cheers, JG
http://www.leighjigs.com/cutters-d4.php
superpac wrote:
> okay, another question. for through dovetails, I need to use both a
> dovetail bit (17/32"), and a straight bit (13/32"). If I do use a different
> size dovetail for example 3/4" 7 degree. what size straight bit would I
> need? based on the originals, I would assume that I need one that is approx
> 1/8" smaller in diameter. does this continue to hold true if I use a bit
> with a different degree ie 7.5 or 8 degrees.
>
> jg, thanks for the website also. at least I can order the original bit if I
> want to. but I may try other sizes as well.
>
> steve
>
> "JGS" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Hi Steve,
> > Not every bit will "fit" each jig. See below as an example. I have a Leigh
> > jig
> > and for HB dovetails, the width of the bit and the angle will determine
> > the
> > length of sides of the dovetail hence the thickness of wood a bit can
> > handle.
> > Cheers, JG
> >
> > http://www.routerbits.com/cgi-routerbits/sr.cgi?1136283098_20052+70
> >
> >
> > superpac wrote:
> >
> >> forgive my amateurishism, but dovetails are still new and mysterious.
> >> can i
> >> use a different size/degree bit in the same jig? Is the jig teeth geared
> >> for a particular size bit, or am I just having trouble "picturing" that I
> >> can use any bit
> >>
> >> steve
> >>
> >> "todd" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> >> news:[email protected]...
> >> > "superpac" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> >> > news:[email protected]...
> >> >> I bought the pc dovetail jig 4212 and really love it. for the first
> >> >> time
> >> > I
> >> >> am able to make dovetails for drawers etc, and they do look sweet. My
> >> >> question is, does anyone know where I can get replacement bits. I
> >> >> would
> >> >> like an extra set, so I can send one for sharpening, and still be able
> >> >> to
> >> >> continue with my projects. Plus just like everything, the original
> >> >> bit
> >> > will
> >> >> wear out and need to be replaced. Any help would be most appreciated.
> >> >> Thanks.
> >> >>
> >> >> steve
> >> >
> >> > Yeah, what Al said. There's nothing magical about the dovetail bit it
> >> > comes
> >> > with. Just buy another one when needed. As someone mentioned when I
> >> > was
> >> > first getting familiar with the 4212 that I recently bought, each
> >> > dovetail
> >> > bit has a magical depth setting that cuts the pins and tails such that
> >> > they
> >> > generate a snug fit. If you've gone through that process with the
> >> > current
> >> > bit, it's likely the depth setting will be different for the next one.
> >> >
> >> > todd
> >> >
> >> >
> >
okay, another question. for through dovetails, I need to use both a
dovetail bit (17/32"), and a straight bit (13/32"). If I do use a different
size dovetail for example 3/4" 7 degree. what size straight bit would I
need? based on the originals, I would assume that I need one that is approx
1/8" smaller in diameter. does this continue to hold true if I use a bit
with a different degree ie 7.5 or 8 degrees.
jg, thanks for the website also. at least I can order the original bit if I
want to. but I may try other sizes as well.
steve
"JGS" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi Steve,
> Not every bit will "fit" each jig. See below as an example. I have a Leigh
> jig
> and for HB dovetails, the width of the bit and the angle will determine
> the
> length of sides of the dovetail hence the thickness of wood a bit can
> handle.
> Cheers, JG
>
> http://www.routerbits.com/cgi-routerbits/sr.cgi?1136283098_20052+70
>
>
> superpac wrote:
>
>> forgive my amateurishism, but dovetails are still new and mysterious.
>> can i
>> use a different size/degree bit in the same jig? Is the jig teeth geared
>> for a particular size bit, or am I just having trouble "picturing" that I
>> can use any bit
>>
>> steve
>>
>> "todd" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>> > "superpac" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> > news:[email protected]...
>> >> I bought the pc dovetail jig 4212 and really love it. for the first
>> >> time
>> > I
>> >> am able to make dovetails for drawers etc, and they do look sweet. My
>> >> question is, does anyone know where I can get replacement bits. I
>> >> would
>> >> like an extra set, so I can send one for sharpening, and still be able
>> >> to
>> >> continue with my projects. Plus just like everything, the original
>> >> bit
>> > will
>> >> wear out and need to be replaced. Any help would be most appreciated.
>> >> Thanks.
>> >>
>> >> steve
>> >
>> > Yeah, what Al said. There's nothing magical about the dovetail bit it
>> > comes
>> > with. Just buy another one when needed. As someone mentioned when I
>> > was
>> > first getting familiar with the 4212 that I recently bought, each
>> > dovetail
>> > bit has a magical depth setting that cuts the pins and tails such that
>> > they
>> > generate a snug fit. If you've gone through that process with the
>> > current
>> > bit, it's likely the depth setting will be different for the next one.
>> >
>> > todd
>> >
>> >
>
it came with a carbide bit, good bit but even the porter cable site parts
section doesn't have them. it is a 7 degree 17/32" dovetail 1/2" shank bit
the product code is 43776 PC
"AL" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> What kind of bit did it come with? I have the older 4112 and it came with
> a junk 1/4" HSS dovetail bit. I burnt it out after a few days of use and
> replaced it with a 1/2" carbide bit which I'm still using to this day.
> All the name brand bit makers (Freud, CMT, etc.) have them as well as the
> imports (Woodline, Grizzly, etc.). Your favorite woodworking store will
> have it.
>
> "superpac" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>>I bought the pc dovetail jig 4212 and really love it. for the first time
>>I am able to make dovetails for drawers etc, and they do look sweet. My
>>question is, does anyone know where I can get replacement bits. I would
>>like an extra set, so I can send one for sharpening, and still be able to
>>continue with my projects. Plus just like everything, the original bit
>>will wear out and need to be replaced. Any help would be most
>>appreciated. Thanks.
>>
>> steve
>>
>
>
What kind of bit did it come with? I have the older 4112 and it came with a
junk 1/4" HSS dovetail bit. I burnt it out after a few days of use and
replaced it with a 1/2" carbide bit which I'm still using to this day. All
the name brand bit makers (Freud, CMT, etc.) have them as well as the
imports (Woodline, Grizzly, etc.). Your favorite woodworking store will
have it.
"superpac" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I bought the pc dovetail jig 4212 and really love it. for the first time I
>am able to make dovetails for drawers etc, and they do look sweet. My
>question is, does anyone know where I can get replacement bits. I would
>like an extra set, so I can send one for sharpening, and still be able to
>continue with my projects. Plus just like everything, the original bit
>will wear out and need to be replaced. Any help would be most appreciated.
>Thanks.
>
> steve
>
"superpac" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I bought the pc dovetail jig 4212 and really love it. for the first time
I
> am able to make dovetails for drawers etc, and they do look sweet. My
> question is, does anyone know where I can get replacement bits. I would
> like an extra set, so I can send one for sharpening, and still be able to
> continue with my projects. Plus just like everything, the original bit
will
> wear out and need to be replaced. Any help would be most appreciated.
> Thanks.
>
> steve
Yeah, what Al said. There's nothing magical about the dovetail bit it comes
with. Just buy another one when needed. As someone mentioned when I was
first getting familiar with the 4212 that I recently bought, each dovetail
bit has a magical depth setting that cuts the pins and tails such that they
generate a snug fit. If you've gone through that process with the current
bit, it's likely the depth setting will be different for the next one.
todd
forgive my amateurishism, but dovetails are still new and mysterious. can i
use a different size/degree bit in the same jig? Is the jig teeth geared
for a particular size bit, or am I just having trouble "picturing" that I
can use any bit
steve
"todd" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> "superpac" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> I bought the pc dovetail jig 4212 and really love it. for the first time
> I
>> am able to make dovetails for drawers etc, and they do look sweet. My
>> question is, does anyone know where I can get replacement bits. I would
>> like an extra set, so I can send one for sharpening, and still be able to
>> continue with my projects. Plus just like everything, the original bit
> will
>> wear out and need to be replaced. Any help would be most appreciated.
>> Thanks.
>>
>> steve
>
> Yeah, what Al said. There's nothing magical about the dovetail bit it
> comes
> with. Just buy another one when needed. As someone mentioned when I was
> first getting familiar with the 4212 that I recently bought, each dovetail
> bit has a magical depth setting that cuts the pins and tails such that
> they
> generate a snug fit. If you've gone through that process with the current
> bit, it's likely the depth setting will be different for the next one.
>
> todd
>
>
I have the same 4112 jig and bit and wonder what you mean by "burned it
out"? Mine has discolored and looks rusted after a weekend of heavy
practice and use.
Is it junk now?
Thx
"AL" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> What kind of bit did it come with? I have the older 4112 and it came with
> a junk 1/4" HSS dovetail bit. I burnt it out after a few days of use and
> replaced it with a 1/2" carbide bit which I'm still using to this day.
> All the name brand bit makers (Freud, CMT, etc.) have them as well as the
> imports (Woodline, Grizzly, etc.). Your favorite woodworking store will
> have it.
>
> "superpac" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>>I bought the pc dovetail jig 4212 and really love it. for the first time
>>I am able to make dovetails for drawers etc, and they do look sweet. My
>>question is, does anyone know where I can get replacement bits. I would
>>like an extra set, so I can send one for sharpening, and still be able to
>>continue with my projects. Plus just like everything, the original bit
>>will wear out and need to be replaced. Any help would be most
>>appreciated. Thanks.
>>
>> steve
>>
>
>