"blackemmons" wrote in message
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On Oct 12, 11:24 am, "diggerop" toobusy@themoment wrote:
I'm looking at purchasing a dovetailing jig. I'm inclined toward Akeda at
present but would like to hear opinions on alternatives.
I'd be particularly interested in hearing of experiences with Woodrat or
Router Boss machines, both of which appear to be extremely versatile.

My experience is #13 in this thread
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthre...light=dovetail

Listen to what CharliB has to say. I spoke with Kevan at Akeda many
times before I purchased and he has a lot of respect for Charlie
although he has never met him(me neither). Go to the Akeda website
and read the reviews. CharlieB has one there. http://www.akeda.com/

Here is a video also of the smaller, older version.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfcDus-l-pU

Here is a review by Woodshop Demos http://www.woodshopdemos.com/aked-1.htm

Enjoy your dovetail jig search.

Jim Eller
Kodak, TN



Thanks for the links Jim, very informative. Having now trawled various forum
discussions on a variety of different systems I have no doubt that the Akeda
is a really good piece of gear.
One thing I do have reservations about, is the maximum width of 24 inches.
With that in mind, I need to make some decisions as to what I intend to
build in the forseeable future.
If the available width of the system will do what I need, then the Akeda
will be my choice.

Diggerop