Considering tackling dovetails, searched this forum and others for advice already giving about jigs, not using jigs, easiest jigs to use etc. I have never attempted this before. Seems like the most expensive ones provide the best results, but one question I have. How wide of a board can I cut dovetails with a jig? Can I glue two boards together after cutting the dovetails if it is too wide? Current project is 15 inches wide, but the board is 30 inches total length. Most jigs are 12 inch. All the videos are showing short boards. The products I have researched are:
LEIGH Router Table Dovetail Jig, RTJ400 $350.00 (looks easy to set up, but standing a 30-inch boards on its end would be awkward.)
24" Dovetail Jig Porter Cable $250.00 (looks like a difficult set up to me)
These are the types I am looking at. An investment I do not know if I will continue to use or not. That’s why I am asking you guys for your opinions.
Thanks!
LEIGH Router Table Dovetail Jig, RTJ400 $350.00 (looks easy to set up, but standing a 30-inch boards on its end would be awkward.)
24" Dovetail Jig Porter Cable $250.00 (looks like a difficult set up to me)
These are the types I am looking at. An investment I do not know if I will continue to use or not. That’s why I am asking you guys for your opinions.
Thanks!