How deep should dovetails be?
For the basic sliding dovetail, that height should be about two-thirds of the width of the case side. If you’re making a shouldered dove- tail, allow for the 3/16″ shoulder depth in your layout.
What is the easiest dovetail jig to use?
The Leigh Super 12 is a great dovetail jig. It is easy to use and can make most types of dovetail joints. It accepts widths of up to 12 inches and has three router bit options to allow you to make different kinds of cuts.
What makes a good dovetail jig?
Dovetail joints look best with symmetrical pins and tails and a half-pin on each end. Most of the jig templates have fixed fingers, so you must size your workpieces to the template, as shown below.
Can you do box joints with a dovetail jig?
In this week’s video, I try out the General Tools & Instruments Pro Dovetailer Dovetail Jig to make half inch box joints. This is a great way to get more out of this jig to do more than just dovetails joints. It turns out that it works pretty well.
What size dovetails will rockrockler jig cut?
Rockler’s exclusive one-piece stop gives you the perfect offset every time for dead-on dovetailing accuracy. And our new preset template guide allows for quick initial setup for 1/2″ to 3/4″ thick stock. Jig will cut half-blind dovetailed joints from 1/2″ to 1-1/8″ thick and full through dovetails from 3/8″ to 3/4″ thick.
What’s new at Rockler’s dovetails?
Cutting beautiful through and half-blind dovetails is fast and easy with our new and improved dovetail jig! Rockler’s exclusive one-piece stop gives you the perfect offset every time for dead-on dovetailing accuracy. And our new preset template guide allows for quick initial setup for 1/2″ to 3/4″ thick stock.
What drill bits do I need for a dovetail jig?
Included with your jig are a 1/2″-14º dovetail bit for half blind dovetails, 1/2″- 8º dovetail bit and 5/16″ straight bit for full through dovetail joints. Also included is a 1/2″-8mm reducer for your 1/2″ router collet.
What router do I need to use to cut dovetailed joints?
Jig will cut half-blind dovetailed joints from 1/2″ to 1-1/8″ thick and full through dovetails from 3/8″ to 3/4″ thick. Notice: Requires router with 1/2” collet. Requires a router base plate that accepts template guide bushings.