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07-13-2012 06:14 PM |
Topic tags/keywords: porter cable dove tail dovetail bit router jig 4200 4210 4212 4216 porter-cable portercable I was reading the supplementary instruction manual for the Porter Cable 4200 series dovetail jig, and apparently you can use different bits. The jig comes with a 13/32” 7 degree bit, that produces a 3/8” depth of cut. This bit works well and makes strong, tight fitting dovetails. However the angles are so shallow, they almost look like box joints. -- Willie, Washington "If You Choose Not To Decide, You Still Have Made a Choice" - Rush |
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#1 posted 07-13-2012 07:17 PM |
A link to the supplemental manual… -- Willie, Washington "If You Choose Not To Decide, You Still Have Made a Choice" - Rush |
#2 posted 07-13-2012 07:35 PM |
I couldn’t get the manual to load, but normally, the shallower angle is used for hardwood dovetails and the steeper angle for softwood. That’s the rule of thumb I use for hand cutting dovetails. |
#3 posted 07-13-2012 08:58 PM |
I prefer the steeper angle for aesthetic reasons. -- Willie, Washington "If You Choose Not To Decide, You Still Have Made a Choice" - Rush |
#4 posted 07-13-2012 09:06 PM |
I have not tried it, yet, but thanks for the best information I have seen on the PC jig -- My favorite projects were firewood bound |
#5 posted 07-13-2012 09:17 PM |
I ordered the Rockler #91089 bit. I will let you know if it works. -- Willie, Washington "If You Choose Not To Decide, You Still Have Made a Choice" - Rush |
#6 posted 07-13-2012 11:21 PM |
Thanks for the heads up. I put one of the bits you mentioned in my cart and I’ll grab it if everything turns out ok. -- He who dies with the most tools... dies with the emptiest wallet. |
#7 posted 07-25-2012 04:23 AM |
The Rockler 91089 worked well. It is a 14 degree dovetail bit 5/8” wide, with a 5/8” depth of cut. -- Willie, Washington "If You Choose Not To Decide, You Still Have Made a Choice" - Rush |
#8 posted 07-25-2012 12:58 PM |
Thanks for the info. I think the 14 degree does look better. -- Joe |
#9 posted 07-25-2012 02:49 PM |
Now this kind of info is what ‘Jocks is all about. Thanks for the tip. |
#10 posted 12-27-2012 03:46 AM |
I made this jig one of my early Christmas presents and at the moment attempting to modify the Rockler dust collection hood to it. Nothing replaces the look of a well made home shop built dovetail joint on a project. Its one of the things people see when checking out our handy work. -- " My favorite Place in Life, The Shop " |
#11 posted 12-27-2012 04:05 AM |
This is the supplied bit. I just slapped something together, just to try out a new router to see how it worked with the jig… needs a bit more fine tuning, though. That old barn wood don’t like router bits… -- A Planer? I'M the planer, this is what I use |
#12 posted 12-27-2012 07:26 AM |
Just another heads up; I went to grab the rockler bit and it’s on backorder until march 2013. -- He who dies with the most tools... dies with the emptiest wallet. |
#13 posted 03-28-2015 02:51 AM |
DO YOU HAVE TO USE THE LEFT SIDE AND RIGHT SIDE, OR CAN YOU JUST CUT ALL FROM ONE SIDE |
#14 posted 03-28-2015 03:33 AM |
You can cut them all on one side, as long as your drawer width is 3-1/4”, 4-1/4”, 5-1/4” etc. -- Willie, Washington "If You Choose Not To Decide, You Still Have Made a Choice" - Rush |
#15 posted 03-28-2015 12:07 PM |
THE PROBLEM IS, THE BOX IN MY PIC IS WHAT I WANT TO USE THE DOVETAILS ON. 48×23x23 |
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