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Dave Lehnert
11-08-2008, 8:00 PM
New to me anyway.

I found an ad in WOOD for a chisel that you use in a drill press or a mortiser.
Looks interesting. What do you think about it? Video at the link below.

dovetailmaster (dot) com
Will Blick
11-08-2008, 8:17 PM
Interesting concept, good video... but...

Easier? faster? more accurate?

It will allow any thickness board, or any length, in some cases, that makes it a very versatile system. However, the ChessMate offers any length, but still limits the thickness.

I don't think the cuts will be as clean as with a jig....
Dave Lehnert
11-09-2008, 9:50 AM
Interesting concept, good video... but...

Easier? faster? more accurate?

It will allow any thickness board, or any length, in some cases, that makes it a very versatile system. However, the ChessMate offers any length, but still limits the thickness.

I don't think the cuts will be as clean as with a jig....

I also thought the cuts did not look as clean but that just may be whats needed for a handmade look.
Pat Germain
11-09-2008, 10:16 AM
That's a clever concept. And it appears it's up to the woodworker to make much of the jig components himself, which keeps the cost down.

I agree the results appear a little rough. Perhaps this method would be best for dovetails intended for strength over appearance.
Walt Caza
11-09-2008, 10:25 AM
Hi Dave,
I saw that new tool and posted it a while back. (link)
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=80500

It looks like a novel approach, but did not seem to cut too clean.
I shared it as a curiousity... but all was quiet, except a few crickets.
Perhaps it does not bode well for the new product, that people seem uninterested?
Wish them luck with it,
Walt