Grizzly G1874 Improved Dowel Jig

by Grizzly

Product Description

Automatically centers itself on round, square or irregular shapes. Handles stock up to 2" thick. Drill-hole sizes are 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16" and 1/2". Six hardened steel bushings are provided: 2 each of 1/4", 5/16" and 3/8". You can drill two identical parallel holes without moving the jig. Easy to use!

Product Details

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• ASIN: B0000DD0TG
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,817 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars You get what you pay for, November 28, 2007

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L. Algren (New Carlisle, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Grizzly G1874 Improved Dowel Jig (Misc.)

Having been satisfied with Grizzly machinery & tools in the past, I took a chance on this inexpensive jig. First, the ganged holes on one end are not drilled parallel to each other. Second, holes are not bored squarely to the face. Third, the clamping action is so sloppy that it can't center itself perfectly every time.

I could go on, but you get the point. This is a less expensive copy of a much better jig on the market. I shimmed mine with masking tape until it is useful. Still, I must shake my head and laugh at myself for buying this.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good, October 16, 2007

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U. Hoerhold - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Grizzly G1874 Improved Dowel Jig (Misc.)

The jig works well and is easy to use. It's not as precise as I had hoped. The holes are not centered as precisely as I would like.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works well, with sufficient care, December 29, 2007

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Alan Mazer - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Grizzly G1874 Improved Dowel Jig (Misc.)

The title says it all. I've made a bunch of joints with this jig and they almost always turn out very well. However, there are a few things to watch out for. The piece you're doweling really needs to be clamped. When you tighten the jig around the wood, the clockwise rotation of the clamp will sometimes turn the jig slightly on the wood (clamped or not), giving you a slightly non-perpendicular hole; double-check this before you drill. It's sometimes a little difficult for me to line up the jig's marks with my own marks on the piece, but again, with sufficient care, it works fine. The manufacturer recommends using brad-point bits, but I've had no trouble with regular bits. In short, the jig is very helpful and can be used to make great joints, but you need to take your time and use some care.