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Reddit mentions of PORTER-CABLE Dovetail Jig with Mini Template Kit (4216)
Sentiment score: 2
Reddit mentions: 5
We found 5 Reddit mentions of PORTER-CABLE Dovetail Jig with Mini Template Kit (4216). Here are the top ones.
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Includes template 4211 for half-blind, rabbeted half-blind and sliding dovetailsIncludes template 4213 for through dovetails and box jointsIncludes template 4215 for miniature through and half-blind dovetails, and miniature box jointsIncluded with jig: templates, two lock nuts, wrench, and instruction manual. Machined aluminum template provides superior cutting accuracy and long term durabilityTemplate alignment lines and router bit depth gauges allow for quick, easy set-up; Router bit depth gauges allow user to quickly and accurately set the depth without taking measurements
Specs:
| Color | Gray |
| Height | 10.38 Inches |
| Length | 22.25 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Width | 11.75 Inches |
Dovetails with a router are usually accomplished with a jig. I use this one, and will be posting a tutorial about making dovetailed drawers tomorrow if I can get the stupid things finished.
There are other jigs designed to be used with a router table, where the jig goes on the wood and moves with the wood around the router. I haven't used one of them before and they look a bit cumbersome.
I would not recommend trying to dovetail with a router freehand.
I used one of these. The original plan was to use through dovetails, but I never got them quite right. After a few failed attempts, I tried box joints. The instructions that come with the jig aren't great. I had to make up my own procedure. After a bit of trial and error, the box joints came out quite nicely.
I researched this recently, and unless you've got $300 or more for a Leigh super jig, the Porter Cable 4216 is apparently the best, most user-friendly, and most versatile dovetail jig available.
Edit: I'd be interested to hear any other opinions since I know I'm going to want to get one eventually.
For a router. This seems to be the basic model to make through dovetails:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/PORTER-CABLE-4216-Super-Jig-Dovetail/dp/B000HGL59M/ref=pd_sbs_60_1/262-3073480-8111056
(Cost £172.63)<-- was hoping for something a lot cheaper.
yea - the jig just allows you to cut the perfect hole needed. There are tons of them and I'm sure even more jigs for each type as some are much more advanced than others.
Here is an example of a dovetail jig that you can create perfect joints w/your router.