Project by rmac | posted 02-22-2011 06:49 PM | 15015 views | 37 times favorited | 12 comments | ![]() |
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This is a jig for cutting through dovetails on the bandsaw. It uses a sliding fence arrangement instead of the spacers used with similar jigs that have been described by Lonnie Bird, David Marks, and others. Check my blog for more information and a set of detailed drawings for building your own.
—Russ
-- My table saw laughs at hot dogs. http://thesorteddetails.blogspot.com/
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Tomoose
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#1 posted 02-22-2011 06:57 PM
very cool jig – I may actually try some dovetails now.
Tom
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Paul Pomerleau
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#2 posted 02-22-2011 07:15 PM
I’ve never tried a dovetail yet.
They always seem to intimidate me.
I always thought they were too complicated for me to even attempt.
But your jig makes it look simple.
Now, I may actually try to make something using dovetails.
Thanks.
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CharlieM1958
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#3 posted 02-22-2011 07:35 PM
Pretty neat!
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jockmike2
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#4 posted 02-22-2011 11:44 PM
Great Idea!!
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tdv
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#5 posted 02-23-2011 12:37 AM
Thanks Russ this is a neat jig
Best
Trevor
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steliart
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#6 posted 02-23-2011 12:59 AM
Cool jig.
Thanks!
David Marks has a nice video and jig on how to cut dovetails on a bandsaw
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Chefshep
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#7 posted 02-23-2011 04:27 AM
Hey Neighbor!
I like the jig… Looks like you have a few Jigs going there… I’ll keep my eyes peeled..
Local Wood Worker
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TopamaxSurvivor
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#8 posted 02-23-2011 08:50 AM
Looks like a good way to speed up those hand cut dovetials. Great idea!!
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Duane53
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#9 posted 02-23-2011 09:44 PM
I’m going to have to try that myself. That is a neat Idea.
Roger
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#10 posted 02-24-2011 10:56 PM
very kool idea and ingenious thnx for sharing
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SASmith
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#11 posted 03-14-2011 08:07 PM
Thanks for the post. A very useful idea. Into my favorites.
Scott
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Dusty56
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#12 posted 04-13-2011 12:17 PM
Nice jig ..thanks for posting it : )
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