Allen Bookout
05-03-2005, 10:56 PM
I have been thinking about the Porter Cable 4210 or 4212 dovetail jig. I did a search and found a post in March but nothing since. Have any of you guys had any experience with it and if so what are your opinions?
Unless things have changed I understand that the only bits that I can use are PC. I understand that seven degrees is really odd and shallow. I suppose that it is OK as long as the price does not get out of line. Also all routers will not work with it according to the manual. Also since it is not adjustable the width has to be standard or the ends will not work out right.
I know that there are other jigs that are very good but expensive and I did not want to spend an excessive amount as the use of the jig will be limited.
Thanks to you that have some experience with these jigs!
Allen
P.S. I was just reading another post about PC parts. I did not realize that PC and Dewalt are consolidating. May be it is time to stay away from both brands until things calm down.
Unless things have changed I understand that the only bits that I can use are PC. I understand that seven degrees is really odd and shallow. I suppose that it is OK as long as the price does not get out of line. Also all routers will not work with it according to the manual. Also since it is not adjustable the width has to be standard or the ends will not work out right.
I know that there are other jigs that are very good but expensive and I did not want to spend an excessive amount as the use of the jig will be limited.
Thanks to you that have some experience with these jigs!
Allen
P.S. I was just reading another post about PC parts. I did not realize that PC and Dewalt are consolidating. May be it is time to stay away from both brands until things calm down.