I have a 12" Porter Cable dovetail jig but I only have the faces that do blind joints. While I was at The Woodworking Show in Huntsville, I picked up this dovetail jig. It is two 15" jigs jointed together so I can do 30" without having to reset the jig.

I have to build some cedar chest and they want the corners dovetailed and this will make it easier.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I haven't taken the time to try to learn how to cut them by hand yet, but I do plan on giving that a shot at some point

So this was another mark off the list as I got it mounted on the block and lined up and ready to go.
So how do you cut dovetails?

Edited November 24, 20178 yr by Ron Dudelston
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Ok now I am salivating, I used my Keller jig for my chests, had to set it side by side with two setups, this a good wun for this work, what'd you pay for that John?

It is like 259.00 on their web site, but I was at the woodworking show and pestered the guy most of the day and got it for 200.00.

It is a lot cheaper than the Leigh or others to do that size. Now I would really like to have the Leigh or Porter Cable that does 30" but it is about 3 times that much.

I have only made a few test cuts for now but it works good if you set it up right.

John

Looks neat! Does it let you cut half-blinds also?

I haven't tried cutting any dovetails yet either. I was given an old PC router jig from an uncle who couldn't figure out how to use it, but unfortunately he mangled a couple of the fingers and it's not much use now. I think he tried to use it without a bushing!