SIMPLE JIG- Handheld router dovetails that LOOK HAND CUT!

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[jasper]

Looking at the wall behind you makes me happy.

[cyrilnorrie]

That’s a great jig and is simple to make. You are always looking for ways to uncomplicate methods and that is very much appreciated! Thanks for keeping us informed!

[ChadTompkins]

I made this today and it worked great. The tape is a great idea for a snug fit. I used a marking knife to mark the edges and it resulted in very tight joints. Thanks for sharing!!!

[thomastieffenbacherdocsava]

James(Stumpy) Hamilton, Well Done sir! You deserve a cold one for this one, my friend!

[gordonstarship]

This is great information! I have a hand held router and have been struggling to get my joints correct.

[ZonkerVA]

Just found stumpy and am thrilled! Which I could like these lessons more than once.

[martinmeasures]

That's the guide video I've been looking for, thankyou very much. 👍

[rehorst]

Love the simplicity of this method. Thanks James.

[leonardorojas]

Dear James, why not cutting the tails first, then trace them in the pins piece and rout away? 😮 Great jig, btw! I want to try to make a 2" thick board bench with it!

[CipsWoodChips]

I like this! Simple things are the smartest.

[Walt]

Thanks so much for your website and your videos! I continue to learn here and ther, and I've been been enjoying wood working for years! Thanks W

[schurlisworkshop]

Super Video verstehe zwar kein Englisch aber was Sie gezeigt haben ist auch so zu verstehen, mein Abo haben Sie

[timwhite]

When i am pounding my dovetail joints together i hold it with both hands and hit it with my manly forehead :)

[davemccracken]

Hey James. Cool video. I just might revisit my inclination to avoid dovetails for SO many reasons!

[BlackBlt]

Thinking, why not use same jig for tails? I’m looking at a simple pine blanket chest and need 16” width which won’t fit on bandsaw - I could do half, then flip since tails can be cut either way but 16” x 3ft board is a hassle to manhandle on a small bandsaw. So why not mark out the tails and clamp the boards in the jig and use a dovetail bit - being a wide board means no need for narrow pins so it should be rather easy.

[billdiehl]

Thanks for the great tip!!! Heading to the garage-shop immediately!!

[markperrine]

On carriage bolts I grind and file opesasit sides to the square making a tee head, then I chisel a slot to match. It puts the head below or flush with the surface. I think the superior hold is worth the extra work.

[spclagenth]

Another clever solution! Cool video, thanks

[ronaldcoleman]

thanks for the great tip and vid. will be making this one

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