Porter-Cable 4112 12-Inch Dovetail Machine

by Porter-Cable

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Porter-Cable's 12-inch dovetail machine is a great, sturdy little tool, perfect for smaller (desk-drawer-size) projects. The machine sports a self-aligning edge guide and built-in slots at the base for mounting the device to your favorite workbench or table. Keep in mind, this is a machine designed to handle stock no wider than 1 inch (1/8 of an inch is the minimum). Setup is super easy--we were cutting dovetails in 30 minutes after opening the box. The results? Fantastic, beautiful, tight-fitting joints! If you're a woodworker ready to explore the fancy and fun world of dovetailing, Porter-Cable's machine is the perfect introduction. --Jon Groebner

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Porter-Cable 4112 12-Inch Dovetail Machine

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 9.6 x 4.6 inches ; 10.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10.8 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00002241C
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 4112
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #256,139 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

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145 of 149 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cut great dovetails in no time, December 5, 1999

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"patonz" (Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porter-Cable 4112 12-Inch Dovetail Machine (Tools & Home Improvement)

Purchased this unit 2 months ago based in part on review in 'Fine Woodworking'. Haven't regretted the decision. Followed instructions (which are very good)and was cutting great fitting half-blind dovetails in 1/2 hour! Note: Router guide bushing is NOT included, and must be purchased separtely. Further note: Correct bushing is NOT inluded in PC bushing set (go figure).

97 of 98 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Porter-Cable 4112 Dovetail Jig, February 16, 2000

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Ken Loesch (Boston) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porter-Cable 4112 12-Inch Dovetail Machine (Tools & Home Improvement)

I recently purchased this jig to replace another jig which was a pain to set up and wouldn't accurately hold the settings. The 4112 is so much easier to set up and hold its settings accurately. I especially like the heavy gage aluminum template - it doesnt flex or chip like a plastic template. And the edge guides are provided to accurately set the proper offset for flush or rabbeted drawers. One comment - the 5/8" OD guide bushing IS provided as well as a 1/2" dovetail bit. I think Porter Cable must have started including this recently. Makes beautifully fitting dovetails and Im very happy with the jig, especially for the price.

64 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 12" Dovetailing, May 23, 2000

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Stephen Wilson "Frostbyte" (Virtually Everywhere) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Porter-Cable 4112 12-Inch Dovetail Machine (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is a great woodworking device! After taking about 20 minutes to set it up and about another 15 to fine tune the router and the Dovetail Machine, I was able to turn out perfect dovetail joints. This is great for making drawers and box frames. The fit of the dovetail is superb and I have incredibly tight joints. The jig itself is very solid and well built. I purchased mine in mid-May and it came with the collar and the 14 degree dovetail bit. Everything needed to get going.