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Default Porter-Cable Omnijig--Worth it?

The Leigh jigs are the best, expensive. Expect to spend time learning
how to use it. I have a dovetail jig, but I now cut all my dovetails
by hand. This skill takes a week or so to learn, but you will be able
to make any size, any bevel, any width with a set of very few tools.
If you want to give hand cutting a try make sure you are using sharp
tools.

On Sun, 03 Feb 2008 18:12:44 -0500, Mark Witczak
wrote:

Hey all,

I'm thinking of taking the plunge on a decent dovetail jig. It looks
like the PC Omnijig has all the bells and whistles to make even me look
good. Now the 24 inch version has been slated for release several times
and now scheduled for sale in late February. Anyone think it would be
worth the wait? The instruction video, starring Norm, makes it look
almost foolproof. Anyone have any experience with the 16 inch version?
Is it worth the $450? Is there anything better out there?

Thanks,
Mark