Reliant Dovetail Jig

Use the router to cut inside the crevices of the dovetail jig image 2.

Reliant dovetail jig. This simple yet effective form of joinery has been around for centuries and relies on the holding power of an interlocking joint. Ive contacted woodworkers warehouse which took over their parts business but have had no reply. Cut tails pins half blind and standard dovetails. Make sure the template guide makes contact with the templates on the jig.

General tools 861 portable aluminum dovetail jig 12 inch woodworking furniture building cabinet making with router bit 38 out of 5 stars 259 4887 48. Create strong fine looking dovetail joints with this easy to use dovetail jig and your router. This video shows the basic setup and use of the baladonia dj 12 half blind dovetail jig. How to setup a harbor freight dovetail jig.

Use your router to make strong beautiful dovetail joints. Bill houghton sebastopol ca i picked up the dovetail jig pictured below at a garbage sale. Attach a template guide to the base of the router surrounding the dovetail bit image 1. See the addendum to this video which contains an updated manual with the correct info for the harbor freight dovetail jig and the woodstock.

The dovetail joint is most recognized joint in woodworking. Reliants out of business. Attach the dovetail bit to the router. Whether youre a professional carpenter or a weekend woodworker youll appreciate the precision a dovetail jig delivers when youre connecting workpieces and the hours of time it saves you.

Historically these joints were cut by hand with just a saw and a chisel and so it was a way for fine woodworkers to display their skill. Dovetail joints are as traditional to woodworking as you can get.