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normcatalunya · 08-09-2005, 02:25 PM

Hi All.Got a stots jig today and have been playing with it.Am I correct in thinking the max. thickness of wood I can dovetail is detemined by the cutter length?(13/16" as supplied)Sounds a bit obvious ,but until now I hadn't appreciated the point as the material/project I was hoping to use it on calls for 25mm(1").Have I got the longest cutting edge of dovetail bit or are there longer.A quick Web Search didnt show anything.Wouls appreciate your comments.Ta in advance.Regards.Norm

delroy33 · 08-09-2005, 04:12 PM

Yes that would be max for through dovetails, but 1/2 blind depends on the dovetail fixtures thickness capacity.

Jigboy · 08-11-2005, 01:03 PM

There are home made jigs for using the table saw, where the thickness would be less of a concern. It was in Pop Wood recently if memory serves. I think the guy's last name is Enger, has a book or two in the pop wood set. The jig looks easy enough, I know this is the router forum, please don't kick me.

kesac · 08-13-2005, 12:56 AM

Rabet your boards down to 3/4, and dovetail those ends together. The Stots jig is a good thing. It is limited by the length of your dovetail bit.
Try cutting your dovetails on a table saw. That works easier than most jigs.

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normcatalunya Registered User New Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8 View normcatalunya's Gallery	Report This Post! Dovetailing thick material? Hi All.Got a stots jig today and have been playing with it.Am I correct in thinking the max. thickness of wood I can dovetail is detemined by the cutter length?(13/16" as supplied)Sounds a bit obvious ,but until now I hadn't appreciated the point as the material/project I was hoping to use it on calls for 25mm(1").Have I got the longest cutting edge of dovetail bit or are there longer.A quick Web Search didnt show anything.Wouls appreciate your comments.Ta in advance.Regards.Norm
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delroy33 Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: carmel ny. Posts: 4,376 View delroy33's Gallery	Report This Post! Yes that would be max for through dovetails, but 1/2 blind depends on the dovetail fixtures thickness capacity. __________________ roy start square, finish square
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Jigboy Registered User Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 16 View Jigboy's Gallery	Report This Post! There are home made jigs for using the table saw, where the thickness would be less of a concern. It was in Pop Wood recently if memory serves. I think the guy's last name is Enger, has a book or two in the pop wood set. The jig looks easy enough, I know this is the router forum, please don't kick me.
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kesac Registered User New Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4 View kesac's Gallery	Report This Post! Rabet your boards down to 3/4, and dovetail those ends together. The Stots jig is a good thing. It is limited by the length of your dovetail bit. Try cutting your dovetails on a table saw. That works easier than most jigs.
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