raporter

Bought a Craftsman # 315.25791 because it had the 1/2 and 1/4 inch template. Did a nice job on the 1/2" but could not do a 1/4 because it calls for dovetail bit Catalog # 26319 for making the 1/4' dovetail. Unfortunately when I contact Sears they cannot find this bit and try to tell me any bit will work. NOT TRUE. I ordered a small bit from MLCS(3/8 width) but it is still to wide. The problem is it cuts the pins way to narrow. Does anyone know of a bit that will work?

Advertising

bobj3

Hi raporter

In order to cut 1/4" dovetails you need to use a 1/4" dovetail bit.
But the stock should not be thicker than 1/2 thick.
All the setting for the 1/2" will not work on a 1/4" dovetail and you will need to reset everything to cut the 1/4" dovetails.
1/4" dovetails are tricky to setup on most dovetail machines.

The deeper the bit the tighter the fit...loose the goose is the best fit for 1/4" ,they break so quickly .

Take a look at the url below

C1510 1/4" 7° Dovetail Bit, 1/4" Shank

http://www.grizzly.com/products/c1510

http://www.grizzly.com/catalog/2006/Main/438

Bj

---------------
Just a NOTEs below

Sears Craftsman # 315.25791

315.25710 below ▼
http://cgi.ebay.com/Dovetail-Jig-and...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Sears-Craftsman-...QQcmdZViewItem

Requires dovetail bit sears number 26318

__________________
PodCast videos
RWS on YouTube

http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html
Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables
http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail
Machine Cut ▼
http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/

http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/

http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm

Bob J.

raporter

Thanks BobJ3. I sent another inquiry to Sears and they tell me that bit is no longer available. I just ordered it last month so you would think they would discontinue the jig if they are not going to make a bit that will do the job. The reason I want the 1/4" dovetails is I saw some boxes made using them and they really looked nice.

Hamlin

As Bob has stated, you only need a 1/4" bit. You stated you ordered a bit but it's width is 3/8", either you ordered the wrong bit or, someone sent you the wrong bit. A 1/4" is a 1/4".

__________________
Ken

"A VETERAN"
"Whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life". That is HONOR, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -Author Unknown

bobj3

You're Welcome raporter

I made a box or two using the 1/4" dovetails but I now use the Oak-Park Box jig it works so much better and you can do it the same way if you want (blind slot ) plus it holds just like the dovetails do.

Bj

__________________
PodCast videos
RWS on YouTube

http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html
Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables
http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail
Machine Cut ▼
http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/

http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/

http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm

Bob J.

raporter

Ken I ordered this before finding out only a 1/4" would work, but hey we can't have to many bits can we. I will get the 1/4 ordered and see how it does. Bobj3, I make the box joints as well it's just that I have to keep trying different things. Lots of great help here, many thanks from a constant tinkerer.

Hamlin

When you get your new bit, post some pics of your project when you get it done.

I'm a believer in sears tools however, lately, either you order a tool only to find out 'bout 2-3 weeks later it becomes obsolete. As times change, seems like their (sears), service changes... for the worse!!

__________________
Ken

"A VETERAN"
"Whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life". That is HONOR, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -Author Unknown