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(More customer reviews)A jig like this only needs to be machined precisely in order to work well. I don't know why Keller charges nearly $200 for theirs. This one really does the trick.
Just spend the time getting it adjusted properly. Oh, and when you're fastening it down to your mounting block, don't use Home Depot wood screws. They're softer than they seem and the heads twist right off. I had to drill about 3 extra holes in the jig after twisting off a few of those crappy screws. (not MLCS's fault) I finally wound up using a coarse thread drywall screw, and it worked much better.
On MLCS' site, there's a good video on how this is set up and how it works.
Anyway, this jig works as advertised and will save you a lot of money over comparable through DT jigs.
One other thing to watch for: When your router is running and you go to set it down on this jig, don't let the bit hit the jig. It sounds like common sense, but it is easy to do. Naturally, your carbide-tipped router bit will have no trouble at all taking a good chunk out of the aluminum jig.
The MLCS straight and dovetail bits that are included are very nice quality, as is the brass guide bushing. I do with MLCS would go ahead and build these bits with bearings at the top, so the bushing isn't necessary. That's a minor gripe though, it works great.
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An easy to use, inexpensive tool for making classic through dovetails, a joint that is the hallmark of fine craftsmanship. Made of sturdy cast aluminum and cuts 3/4" wide tails, 1-1/8" on center. After a one time initial setup, simply clamp the jig in place on each board, and rout the pins and tails. There is no limit to the length of board you can dovetail, and by shifting the jig, you can create variable spaced or extra wide dovetails. The FREE 5/8" Router Guide Bushing works with any router that has a router baseplate with a 1-3/16" center hole. For other size center holes, see MLCS #9096 Universal Router Template Guide Kit. Kit includes 1/2" shank carbide-tipped straight bit and 1/2" shank carbide-tipped dovetail bit, all you need to get started.
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