Dovetail Jig

Create perfect dovetail joints every time with this easy-to-use jig. Designed for precision, it's ideal for drawers, boxes, and fine woodworking projects.

Cut precise dovetail joints with confidence using this shop-built dovetail jig. Designed for half-blind dovetails, this jig lets you create tight-fitting, professional-quality joints quickly and easily — even if you're new to dovetail joinery. With thoughtful features like cam clamps for secure workpiece holding and a customizable comb template, you'll get consistent results with every pass of the router.

The jig uses standard hardware, hardwood, and ¼" hardboard, making it simple and affordable to build. It’s designed to cut ½" dovetails using a ½" bit and 7⁄16" guide bushing, but can be adapted to cut ¼" dovetails as well. Whether you're building drawers, boxes, or fine furniture, this dovetail jig is a reliable, repeatable solution for adding strength and craftsmanship to your projects.

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  • 10 pages of step-by-step instructions
  • More than 60 full-color photos, illustrations and exploded views
  • Shop-tested tips from the editors of Woodsmith magazine guarantee your success
  • Retail sources for hardware and supplies

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