Gary Franks
07-21-2006, 3:37 PM
Hello,
I have read, and reread every bit of information I can find about these two jigs on the internet. I have read all the posts here on Sawmill and I have downloaded the manuals of each from the manufacturer's websites and read them all the way through.
My problem is I still can not decide which one to get. I like the ease of use of the Akeda but have reservations about it holding up over years of use, specifically the belt used to tighten the boards. The fingers holding up I am ok with based on my research. I like the finger template the d1600 has as an option and am thinking I may want to do very small finger joints, something the Akeda does not offer. I like the Akeda dust collection as well.
I'd like to hear some more comments from actual users of both to help sway my decision on this as I am going to buy one or the other by next weekend hopefully. Any and all advice and comments is greatly appreciated. Thanks very much!
I have read, and reread every bit of information I can find about these two jigs on the internet. I have read all the posts here on Sawmill and I have downloaded the manuals of each from the manufacturer's websites and read them all the way through.
My problem is I still can not decide which one to get. I like the ease of use of the Akeda but have reservations about it holding up over years of use, specifically the belt used to tighten the boards. The fingers holding up I am ok with based on my research. I like the finger template the d1600 has as an option and am thinking I may want to do very small finger joints, something the Akeda does not offer. I like the Akeda dust collection as well.
I'd like to hear some more comments from actual users of both to help sway my decision on this as I am going to buy one or the other by next weekend hopefully. Any and all advice and comments is greatly appreciated. Thanks very much!