Easy Dovetails Using The Cheapest Jig

#woodworking #dovetails #joinery

In this week’s video, I show you how I make dovetail joints for drawer boxes using a jig I bought on Amazon. Although this jig works well out of the box, there are some fine adjustments and tweaks that need to be made to get this jig working perfectly every time. This video takes you through the steps on setting up the jig and how to use it.
This video is not sponsored. I bought this jig on Amazon and use it to make dovetail joints for boxes.

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[ralphkhouris]

You explained it better than the pros from the company explained it thank you very much

[robinmarwick]

Just placed an order for this jig, thanks Eric, great video...and no inane background music which was a relief.

[jimcoogan]

I have seen a lot of videos, binge watching, on this particular product and this is the best one. Great explanation. I wanted to show my daughter how to do dovetails with a router and this jig seemed to be the best for what I want to show her. Thanks and have a great Christmas.

[tonycordell]

Thanks for the video, I have been using this jig for over five years, simple and cheap. I have made dozens of drawers and boxes and have never had an issue...

[mindsgame]

Because of this video I bought this jig, super easy to use and good results. Amazon has it for $36 right now (Oct. 11, 2019)

[BambooBob]

General should pay to buy your videos. Your videos are much Well done!

[edwardboot]

Awesome video, better than the pixelated 11 year old video from the manufacturer! I found this jig on Amazon and was wondering how well it worked, it seems to work great! I got the same Makita palm router, too. I'm pretty excited now to pick this up and make sexy dovetail joints!

[johngray]

Hello again Eric, John Gray here. Many thanks for your quick reply.
It's greatly appreciated. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[Watsamadoing]

Cheers! Have been looking for a cheaper but decent quality jig for a while.. Have just purchased this one.. Great tutorial!

[budwoodman]

I have this jig (bought it as Ace Hardware and paid about $45.00 or so) and have found it to be dead on (no 16th of an inch variance). I also have the Incra system which once you master the procedure, is about as accurate and easy as it gets to cut dovetails, box joints, etc.. With that being said, I still like to use the General jig because it is so easy to use. I have mine permanently set at 3/4" as well, so for quick small boxes or even drawers. I am a DIY'er. My late father was a Master Cabinet builder so other than cutting the dovetails by hand, I think he would approve of the jig, LOL...

[kensal]

Thank you for a great video and explaining how to use the jig. 10 thumbs up

[tedpuckett]

Glad i saw this vid. Was putting off doing Dovetails till i had enough $$ to buy the Porter Cable version at $180 US. I watched many videos on the Porter-Cable and the adjustment process was much more difficult than with this one.

[danielbrothers]

You have all the same tools I do and that is incredibly helpful

[sapelesteve]

Nicely done Eric! I think that we all love "cheap & :)

[uncelsminor]

Great video. As I live in "Rip You Off Britain" the cheapest one you have is $116. After saying that the quality and ease of set up is a price worth paying. Time is money blah blah. Thank you once again.

[jbb]

Great presentation!  You took a lot of mystery out of using this tool.

[richardgarrow]

You sold me on the idea I just bought one.. Thanks great video..

[tonycordell]

Could you do a brief video on how to use this jig to cut through dovetails....

[johngray]

Eric, youv'e done a very explanitary video, well done. Could you tell me the brand? It looks very uncomplicated to use.

[keithkochert]

Thanks for the video! Just got my jig a few weeks ago... I haven’t had any luck with full through dovetails on 1/2” thick pine boards. The pins seem to be to thick to fit into pins, and if I hammer them in then there a small gap showing since tails are rounded on one side. Have you had any luck with full through? Appreciate your easy directions compared to the jigs directions!