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Originally Posted by template tom BJ what about the other part of the joint???
Personally I am in favour of using the router in the plunge mode to insert the dovetail and also produce the insert to fit into the dovetail. I consider it a much safer method of constructing the joint
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Hi Tom
The other part of the dovetail joint ( the pin ) can be made quick and easy by just putting the fence back in place and set the stock on end and push it by the bit on both sides, with a push block to hold it to the fence.
But the real key is not to reset the bit if you want it to fit, I think Bob & Rick say this all the time
just put the fence in place and with a quick pass or two and your done.
I have made a dovetail jig that will do both (socket & pin) like the one that Oak-Park sells but it's not a quick jig to make like the other one.
see jig below , it's works well with a 3/4" brass guide system, drop and push on the brass guide and a template.
I played with your drawing just a bit to see if it would work on the router table .
BUT the best jig I have found to do this job is the Oak-Park jig, it's bit high in price BUT it's a GREAT jig and one of Bob's best.
All that's needed is the brass guide in the base plate and your set to do the job.
Mitre Gauge System
http://us.oak-park.com/catalogue.html?list=RTS-MGS-
Bj