After the jig was made i took my sample corner adjusted my dovetail bit in the router table as best i could and began to run the first cut.
Router table dovetail jig diy. The new route r joint from woodline usa 179 is a unique dovetailing jig. Also dovetail jigs are expensive. Instead of handling a router on top of the jig you invert the jig on top of your router table. 85 21 93 piece 48 87 48 87.
All you need are two router bits and two sleds for your router table. How to create a home made dovetail jig the simple way. The route r joint can cut half blind and through dovetails along with heart shaped and other unique corner joints. Dovetail joints usually indicate a high level of craftsmanship because they demand a lot of time and skill to execute properly.
Diy cnc router for under 900 free plans available duration. To use the springboard clamp one end in place flex the jig to create pressure against the workpiece and then clamp the other end in place. The jig s length can be adjusted to suit any router table. This router table method lays waste to all the excuses.
Making a dovetail spline jig for the router table. General tools 861 portable aluminum dovetail jig 12 inch woodworking furniture building cabinet making with router bit 3 8 out of 5 stars 257 43 85 43. Diy builds 2 887 750 views. Published on may 7 2014.
Using a router and a dovetail jig can significantly reduce the amount of effort it takes to create a tight fitting joint. In this video i set out to build the super router jig. Particularly those that are capable of cutting dovetails with variable spacing to give a hand cut look. The bit stopped about halfway through the first cut.
The reason for this is because i had the bit too high and although the top. Species with natural resilience such as oak ash or hickory make the best springboards.