(Jay Chan) wrote in message . com...
I am looking for a dovetail jig that can do both half-blind-dovetails
or through-dovetails.

The 12" Porter-Cable dovetail jig looks very nice, and seems to be
able to do everything. But it costs $110.

The 12" JET dovetail jig is priced very reasonable. But its product
description says that it handles half-blind-dovetails; I assume this
means it cannot handle through-dovetails.

The 12" Central Machine dovetail jig in Harbor Freight is priced very
very low ($30). But it seems to be able to cut half-bind-dovetails
just like the JET. Moreover, its template seems to be black. According
to some messages in this newsgroup, I should avoid the one from Harbor
Freight that has black template because it is made from plastic.

Another 12" dovetail jig in Harbor Freight is also priced quite
reasonable ($46). It claims that it can handle half-blind-dovetails
and standard-dovetails (I assume this means through-dovetails). This
is good. But it says that it only comes with one template. I am
wondering how I can cut both half-blind and through-dovetails with one
template. May be I am not understanding this correctly. Currently,
this one is the most promising for me. Does anyone use this particular
model? You can see it he

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=42821

Thanks in advance for any info.

Jay Chan

buy once...cry once..."ain't no secrets"...."ain't no short
cuts"......Buy or team up with a buddy and buy a leigh....anything
less could be a waste of time and effort and will end up in
frustration

I know that the Leigh is expensive and is a hugh investment if you do
not cut lot of dovetails, but it is the most well around good jig.
Perhaps you could sell a couple of dovetailed blanket chest and help
pay for the jig. Good luck.....
Mike from American Sycamore
Good luck