Router Table Dovetail Jigs

[Glen Blanchard]

I'd like to get a dovetail jig, but would prefer it be for table use. I know of the Katy jig but don't seem to be able to find a vendor for it. I had thought that Rockler use to handle it, but they do not now. Anyone know where I can locate one of these?

Are there other quality dovetail jigs designed specifically designed for table use that I should be considering?

[Steve Roxberg]

The Keller isn't made to specifically use on a table, but I use mine on the table a lot. I've been very happy with it.

[Steven Herbin]

Sommerfield Tools for Wood (www.sommerfeldtools.com (http://www.sommerfeldtools.com)) carries it.

I've used it and it is very easy to setup and use.

[Glen Blanchard]

Sommerfield Tools for Wood (www.sommerfeldtools.com (http://www.sommerfeldtools.com)) carries it.

I've used it and it is very easy to setup and use.

Thanks Steven. Gonna check out the site now.

[Ken Garlock]

Glen, the answer to your problem can be found at Woodpeckers (http://www.woodpeck.com/lssupersystem.html) . I got mine as part of the LS fence package. While you are ordering, get the PRL.

It is not a "jig" (a jig is a dance, not a tool :mad: ), rather it is a fence system with many slide in templates that will provide the means to cut dozens of dove tails and box joints. It is infinitely variable unlike some famous dove tail "jigs." When you are done with the tails, you have a first class router fence for all your other routing work. Besides, they are made over in Carrolton.

[Daniel Rabinovitz]

Sent you an email
Daniel

[JayStPeter]

Well, you can buy a Leigh and clamp it to your table :D .

Seriously, using a table is more size limiting. The only router based dovetail jig I have is a fence system like the one Ken posted. It is pretty limited WRT component size. Mostly because the piece has to be balanced on end and moved through the bit. Moving the router through a piece is easier for larger pieces. I'm talking small boxes vs. large drawers (not even blanket chests). The Katy does seem like an interesting solution since you can do both. But, it seems like the leigh is more versitale in the price range.

Jay

[Glen Blanchard]

Glen, the answer to your problem can be found at Woodpeckers (http://www.woodpeck.com/lssupersystem.html) .

Thanks Ken. Actually I already have an Incra Jig and love it as a highly accurate fence, but was hoping to find something a bit simpler for use on the table.

[Glen Blanchard]

Seriously, using a table is more size limiting.
Jay

You are indeed correct Jay, but I don't do much more than boxes - not large furniture. Additionally, I have the Jointech digital router lift and was hoping to take advantage of the high degree of bit height repeatability now available to me.

[Glen Blanchard]

Daniel - Sent you an e-mail.