Gifkin dovetail jig

[Fraseman999]

Hi Folks,
I know its not that cheap and it only does through dovetails. But if you dont mind spending £200. And you want a truly simple system.

Found this on you tube whilst looking for a dovetail jig. I had already bought an axminster one and didnt like it. The guy shows you how to make a set of dovetails in under 5 minutes and it really is that simple.

There is only one company in the uk sell them and they changed the template for me as i wanted heavier dovetails. Used it a few times now and it is fantastic. Had one problem not the jigs fault. I prepared timber down to 18mm and left it cooking in my shed for a couple of weeks. Big mistake boards had capped and although i clamped it onto the jig it still was not perfect. Will leave them rough sawn next time!

Truly amazing jig.

Cheers

Fraseman

 

[9fingers]

Seems very expensive for a fixed spacing jig. These jigs only work with particular selections of timber widths so you have to design round the jig.

For similar money you could get a leigh and have all the adjustability that box making needs.

Bob

 

[RussianRouter]

I agree with Bob,its a ludicrouse price for just a D template and nearly £60 for additional templates,as bob said you could have had the leigh wich does far more.

 

[colinc]

I have one too and whilst not the most flexible jig available, if it does the job you want it would be difficult to beat for speed and simplicity.

Colin

 

[RussianRouter]

The thing is its plain stupid to buy the complete unit at £200 when they're selling the combs for £60 and you can knock the rest up yourself for less than £15

Tht unit should at least have a built on clamp as there is provision for one.