After some playing and watching videos plus several test pieces I got it looking nice and nearly flush. I am sure after glue up it will be fine. I like my fits to slightly hold if I turn upside down, friction fit that is. There is about 1/32 -1/64 gap in fitment. The wood will swell, but just not how I like it. I used it in my router table.
The instructions are confusing, could be made much simpler. It is not difficult to use once understand the measurement settings.
Set router to set the depth of the pins. In other words it sets the depth of the half blind or how proud throughs will go. The depth on the other side is always the thickness of the board.
Like others said the plastic portion is it’s weak link. Does not sit flat and the slide gives some. The aluminum is also soft. Don’t over tighten the clamps it will bend. For production style drawers this unit will work fine. If you have a bunch to do it is worth it. If you want to make dove tails for show pieces I would probably look elsewhere. These just aren’t that tight, no way to make it tighter. Also stand a fair chance of being slightly out here and there. I would hate to screw up some nice curly, white oak, walnut or exotic sho
| Manufacturer | General Tools |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 861 |
| Item Weight | 2.94 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 12 x 3 x 3 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | 861 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | Pack of 1 |
| Color | Gold |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Power Source | Hand Powered |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Included Components | (1) 861 Dovetail Jig & (1) 14-degree, 1/2 -inch dovetail router bit for use with hand table or table router |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
