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So Rockler has their 'most versatile' dovetail jig on sale.
Any opinions on this setup?
Rockler Dovetail Jig
Any opinions on this setup?
Rockler Dovetail Jig
I've got one similar to that. They work ok, but you have to have your boards at the correct width and thickness, otherwise they are a pain to setup. I had good luck with softer hardwoods, but harder ones that require much pushing of the router will push the wood out of the clamps.
If you're planning to do many dovetails I'd do as Larry says and spring for the PC.
And if you still want that version you can also get it for about 75% off the Rockler price at HF...
http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result/?category=&q=dovetail
Brent, I have the Harbor freight version and it works well, I cut dove tails in hard maple and had no problem with the jig holding the wood.
I have their earlier one with blind and through templates. It is a bit fussy to setup but once set, it works as expected. That being said, I only did one test box and have not used it since. I thought I would do more of that sort of thing but, like Larry I find hand fit joints more rewarding. It would be handy if you had to do a long run of DT's though.