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Katie Jig vs. Gifkins

This is a discussion on Katie Jig vs. Gifkins within the Jigs and Fixtures forums, part of the Routers category; It is a great jig. I can't answer that question, they are Gifkins only US ...



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Old 11-27-2007, 08:21 PM   #11 (permalink)
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It is a great jig. I can't answer that question, they are Gifkins only US distributor right now and have been for awhile. I am not badmouthing JW at all, I just know they didn't have it in stock when Bob wanted it and they told him that up front and the shipments were delayed a bit. Might have been a supply thing from Oz. I think it is more a matter of stocking and getting the shipments from Austrailia. Gifkin doesn't allow them to sell everything either, like you can't get all the templates or the DVD's etc. I wouldn't want to be a dealer on that basis but JW sells a lot of different stuff besides the Gifkin. They sell some nice Dozuki type saws and stuff like that.

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Old 11-27-2007, 08:25 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Final question: Do you own more than one template?

Thanks for info

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Old 11-27-2007, 08:26 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Since the Gifkins jig is made in Australia you would expect a better price by ordering it from there. I think you will find little difference in the price but availability is always better at the source. You might ask HarrySin about the best place to order from?
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Old 11-27-2007, 08:42 PM   #14 (permalink)
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I guess I have one more question. The cutters shown are very small. I wonder if the dovetail cutter is less than 1/4 inch at it's base.

Anyone have it? It is for the smallest dovetail template.

Harrysin, where is the best place to buy?

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Final question: Do you own more than one template?

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Steve, I just have the A-10 template. Would love to have a couple of them but so expensive. You can buy it from Roger himself or from the Japan Woodworker. Not much choices on that guys. Shipping is the killer from AU so if JW has it in stock well worth getting it from them.
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