NEW Dowelling jig on the market | How does it compare?

I got a new dowel jig and its pretty freaking cool. The Jessem tool's stainless steel doweling jig, new to the market. Not a sponsored video, but this thing is still fantastic. Lets compare 3 different ways to put a dowel in a piece of wood.
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NEW JessEm stainless steel dowelling jig

Dowel Centers

Cheap Dowel jig

Self Centering Dowel jig

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[Shawn-lkze]

Haven't seen any of your videos before, but you had me at "damn it, Cheryl!"

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Edit: haven't even watched the video yet...

[johnoerter]

LOVE my DowelMax! For the precision and ease of.

[mrmoto]

I drop the guide pin in the first hole to rest it against the reference edge and it’s pretty secure. Drill, then drop the pin into the hole and go about drilling the rest. Sometimes I don’t even have to clamp it as hand pressure is enough. I have the machined aluminum kit and really like it.

[montelott]

I bought the old style jessem master kit to build a craftsman style door out of quartersawn white oak; jig was so user friendly l watched two short you tube videos and built the door without a hitch l can only imagine the new jig is even better.

[MightyMiniWorkshop]

I’ve been using it for a few months now and I love it. I’ve made a coffee bar and a few coffee tables with it flawlessly. I use a 6 in face clamp for clamping the jig to the piece, makes it a lot quicker

[mattssi]

Can you drill holes in a board face for shelves like you can with their "Master Kit" version, or are you limited to edges and corners?

[arturorivera]

Where can I get those clamps your using...like how quick they clamp down...instead of screw. Thanks you for your time in making video greatly appreciated.

[rogeres]

Brilliant video on new tools presented by a extreemly qualified craftsman Thanks

[MattMadeIt]

I have the master kit and really like it. I want to try this one for the 45 degree attachment you can get for it.

[terryquinn]

Jessem is a great dowel jig but hardly new. I have had mine for several years. My set i chose only came with 1 size dowel but i bought the 1/2 fitting several years later. It fit the older jig perfectly with no slop, play or alignment issues. Well machined.

[Trevor]

The self-centering jig you said was around a 1/16" off centre is adjustable. I use one of those myself. There's a threaded locking collar which allows micro-adjustment to make sure the guide block is exactly centred when the jaws are clamped. But I'm sure you would know that.

[miltonchung]

Excellent video. For the price(current sale) at $130, it’s a bargain for all 3 Sizes. One viewer mentioned on the JessEm you tube that the dowel bushings were not aligned 90 degrees with the angle plate. I did a check using a Woodpeckers 4” square and took measurements on each main plate on various locations with the angle plate. I detected no light emanating between the square and main plates. Definitely square. I called JessEm customer service and mentioned my concern on the jig’s squareness. The agent responded that they would replace the angle plate if it was misaligned. Didn’t have to. I’m enjoying using the jig on my projects.

[TheHypnotstCollector]

I'm milling northern calif black walnut from my yard. It's been drying for 5 years, milled it one year ago. 3" thick and 6 ft long. 20" +/- wide, depending... I am Now going to make my first fireplace mantle. it will be approx 5" on the mantle side, flat... and then another piece attached to it, like an L, with maybe 7" up/down. So I am going use 1/2" dowels. SO I need a one half inch dowel jig? I plan to have 2 dowels in the thickness, placed about 3/4" from the top/bottom... and space the dowels every 6"? That's my plan. some 24 dowels... I need advice.

[warrenharper]

I bought this jig after watching your video. I can't seem to get perfectly straight holes though. I'm using the Jessem drill bits but it seems the cylinders aren't long enough to prevent the drill from drilling at a slight angle. Any tips?

[PaganWizard]

2:10 "What if I want to put the boards like that??" Can the Jessem jig set up doweling joints like that??

[ronhau]

Is the Jessem easier to use on table legs with a reveal like I saw you doing here then walk the Dawelmax is? I have Dawelmax and it’s been great, but it is very easy to make a mistake on tapered legs with a reveal it gets confusing.

[EMTdrummer]

Can this make a mid panel dowel hole? No one seems to show that so I presume not... thank you!

[mwrcrft]

Just bought one and the only problem was the thing is slicker than whale snot. It must be a coating they use when stamping and bending the parts. I cleaned it with naphtha and scuffed the clamping surface with 120 grit sand paper. It doesn't move around any more like it did when drilling while clamped.

[oldguy]

Fun video! And yes, the Jessem is really good - and so is the DowelMax. You pay for the precision and you get it!

[nickgoogle]

I find the Joint Genie to be the best jig overall. Unfortunately not longer available.