Doweling Jig Review

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[tj]

I just purchased this Dowling jig today and came home to look for instructions on its proper use and your video popped up first. Thanks for the informative video as always. Makes me feel better about the tool that I just purchased lol.

[jbh]

Very helpful!

I am new at woodworking and attempting to create a Christian cross for gifts. I am using a self-centering jig recently purchased, the two boards once mated, leave a roughly 1/16” or sometimes larger uneven edge. I’ve lined both boards accurately, but am unable to determine what I might be doing improperly. Thoughts appreciated!

[Trainman]

I have been spending hours on the internet looking for a simple, moderately priced, and well made doweling jig. When I saw your video I decided to order it and needless to say I was not disappointed. It was extremely well made and offered many of the options available on the more expensive jigs from other manufacturers. The joints I made so far using the jig are surprisingly strong when compared to the pocket hole joints I usually make. The major benefit to this type of joinery is that there are no visible signs of fasteners. Bottom line....I give this product a solid 10 as well. you very much for this very helpful video! 👍👍

[veronicaheath]

Thank you for this video. I have been looking for an explanation for this particular jig and other components would be needed after purchase.

[melissal]

Thank you for making this video! I had this doweling jig for a while and didn't know how to use it, and was thinking of getting another one instead... Glad that I didn't. Thanks for the clear instructions!

[JS_Precision]

Thanks for the review. I am going to put some rubber pads on it, mounts it upside down and try to use it as a self centering vise for a project. Self centering vises are super expensive, this seems like it could do the trick. I'm just concerned about play in the mechanism.

[ColettaHughes]

Thank you so much for showing how to use this simple tool. I have been looking on youtube for hours and you're the first to show how how to use it. Others just made a detailed nightmare out of something so simple. :)

[proforce]

I just recently purchased this jig. I was joining 2x6 together and wanted to use 1/2” dowels. Vertical drilling went fine. But when I tried drilling horizontally on the end of the table the flutes on the bit elongated the hole in the jig and caused the dowels to be misaligned

[davionleslie]

Man! I have never commented on a YouTube video before, but I have to say something about this video! What a great review! What a great video! I really appreciate this review. Been exploring Amazon doweling jigs, for the last 3 hours and felt apprehensive about all of them. Within 10 minutes into this review, I went on bought this product! Thank you very much. Very helpful! Blessings, from Jamaica!

[tenzinminz]

Thank you. Just got one of these and didn't know how to use until your video!

[secobaairways]

Helpful video. Would this jig work when using boards with different thicknesses or if 1 board was being joined on one of its faces rather than on an edge?

[candidamillsom]

Obviously you set out to review this centering dowel jig but your excellent demonstration and narration of its use was invaluable to me. My projects are VERY small scale. Currently I am attempting to modify a small (assemble-it-yourself) bookshelf, so I'm not exactly a handywoman. I am usually very frustrated when I watch woodworking/handyman Youtube vids either because so much knowledge is assumed or because the people demonstrating are not really interested in teaching you anything, they're just showing off what they can do! But Kenny, yours was fantastic. Thank you!

[paulsmessyworkshop]

Kenny, good review. Interesting how the holes on the one end aren’t threaded and only the holes on the other end accept the inserts. I don’t think I have seen that before, usually all the holes are threaded. Your jig enables larger holes, don’t remember seeing one that went to 1/2 inch. I like that design even though I don’t know how often I would use a dowel that big. But I could if I wanted.

[MrCbell]

I need to do dowels on a floor edge but it has subfloor underneath so I cannot get this jig to work. I am adding an extension to this floor so that it goes through a doorway and continues without spacing the floorboards individually. So in essence I am butt joining another section of floor onto it. I could use this jig for the section I am adding. But I need to also be able to drill the hole in three-quarter inch oak that has a subfloor attached to it and concrete underneath it. So I cannot get this jig to clamp to that area. What to use it how to create the dowel holes in the floor edge that the jig won’t fit around.

[paul-ldvh]

I'm happy to see you reviewing this jig. I have an old Craftsman unit I have been thinking about replacing.
Thanks for the review!

[bigfishcb]

Just bought this big today and it is indeed a quality tool! One of the best investments I’ve made in my wood working tools collection.

[jeffoldham]

kenny do you know of a dowel jig that has a mark between the two lines so you can double dowel without moving the jig

[kennyg]

I have the same jig by a different manufacturer. I have had mine for several years and my issue with it is the white in the edge guides have faded to where they are difficult to see. I've taken bright pink nail polish to try to fill it in the groove, but still isn't clear enough. I'll have to come up with something different. The jig is also bulky if you try drilling holes in the end of a 1x2. I have a smaller jig for that.

[tompaj]

how do you drill hole on other side of material if you make 90 degree joint and one piece is 3/4 and other is flat surface( board)???

[meenbee]

Hi I'm just heading for retirement (1-2 years) I'm been in Petro Chem for 46 years so now so I'm taking up carpentry to relax and create nice stuff for my large family. Loved your review, this is a product I'm intent on getting but I'm struggling here in Australia to find where to get one. Do you have any dealers name, I don't mind shipping from the states. Thanks for a great channel.