If you are planning on using a dovetail jig for your router to cut wood, you should first determine the size of the wood you are going to use. In most cases, boards purchased from a home improvement store are not square and will not fit in a dovetail jig. In order to avoid this, you should run the board through a jointer to make sure it is square. If the surface is not square, you can use a hand plane to fix the problem.
POWERTEC 71529
POWERTEC’s Dovetail Jig System is ideal for small to mid-size woodworking projects. Its dovetail through joint cutting system delivers high precision cuts, regardless of width. It eliminates waste and maximizes workflow. This is a great tool for those who want to produce a professional looking woodworking project.
The dovetail jig for router is capable of cutting boards up to 12 inches in width. The jig comes with three router bits and is compatible with most routers. It is also compatible with most hand held routers. However, if you intend to use it often, it is recommended that you use a larger router.
This router jig is very useful in achieving difficult chamfer angles. To set it up, make sure that the bit is far enough away from the work. This will allow the router to cut through the tail piece without tearing it out. Also, make sure that you feed the router from right to left. This will prevent tearout along the inside shoulder of the drawer.
