Dove tails, they are a beautiful strong joint. In the old days, it was a test of skill to cut them by hand. Now days with a dove tail jig and a router has a simplified the task of cutting dove tail. But not all dove tail jigs are made the same nor full fill the same needs. There are a few dove tail jigs that I am considering for my home wood shop.
Keller Dovetail System 135-1500 Journeyman DoveTail Jig
This dovetail jig is an economical choice for the beginner or hobbyists doing small to midsize projects. The back-to-back model handles wood 1/8 to 3/4 inches thick of any width with a single template precision-milled from phenolic plate. You have to mill a support board that the jig sits on. The instruction manual details the dimensions of the board.
Rockler Dovetail Jig with Half Blind Dovetail Template
This jig supports cutting half bind and through dove tails. Comes with the plastic dove tail guide, 1/4” shank 14 degree dove tail bit, 7/16” guide bushing. I am not sure for which router bases it will work with. Most likely it will not fit my 2 hp Craftsman router. The jig has easy to use lock down handles and adjustment knobs.
