Alright, fellow woodworkers,
There are several different styles of dovetail jigs, and the question is which is best?
As a carpenter by trade, I want a tool that is capable of production, and will work for years. I also want the flexibility of half-blind and through dovetails.
Keller looks too simple, but the price is right; Porter-Cable provides a basic template with no variance in tail spacing, but looks solid and has been around a long time; Leigh looks too fragile and complicated and a bit pricey. What do you think?
Please send me your opinions on each of these styles, and inform me if I’ve missed any- If I’m going to spend my hard earned cash, I want to be sure I get a tool that I can use repeatedly and confidently. make tight, sweet dovetail joints without an hour of set-up and test cuts, and recommend top others.
Your feedback is valuable, and I really appreciate this discussion forum- Write on!
Chris
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Hi Chris,
I've been using the leigh for years and can tell you it's not fragile.As for complicated, once you get past a learning curve it zips right along.It's pricey,but, for the versitility I find it's worth the dollars.
Good Luck
Brent
go to benchmark20.com and read that guy's review of the Leigh, and then the Leigh vs. the Akeada.
i think you'll want the Leigh.
Two plunge routers with fine adjustment knobs would be nice. bushinngs centered up on the bits is a big help too.
Is that the right address?
I tried but it didn't connect.
Thanks, Chris
try typing it into google or yahoo search.
Try this link http://www.thewoodshop.20m.com/reviews.htm . He reviews the Leigh, Akeda, Keller, and others.
Good Luck!
If you are not going to use a dovetail saw and a chisel, then by all means, get the Kellar!!!
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