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| This is a discussion on Katie Jig vs. Gifkins within the Jigs and Fixtures forums, part of the Routers category; There seems to be countless comparisons between dovetail jigs. Maybe there already has been one ... |
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11-26-2007, 09:37 PM
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There seems to be countless comparisons between dovetail jigs. Maybe there already has been one about comparing the Katie Jig and the Katie Jr. to the Gifkins. They seem quite similar. If anyone cares to respond I would appreciate it. Thanks Steve Bolton | ||
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11-26-2007, 10:33 PM
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I was torn between the two and ended up with the Gifkin. Both are router table based dovetail jigs as you probably already know and I don't think you can go wrong with either really. Biggest difference I have seen is the Katie is more adjustable and the Gifkin spacing is more fixed but does have a variable spacing option but it isn't true variable spacing. The Gifkin has more options as far as the different templates. Set up is a ontime deal for each template. It recently one the readers poll in a magazine review of dovetail jigs. Like I said, both I think are very nice jigs. Katie is easier and less costly to obtain in the US. Gifkin has a US agent but I know Bob Noles ended up ordering direct from Gifkin as I did... shipping is expensive from Oz! Tha't's the downside but the Gifkins are great to deal with. With a dovetail jig like this, the OP spacer fences and the Incra, your fixed up like me for box and small chest joinery and can do about anything  I think the Katie Jr. is a neat jig! Good luck! Corey P.S. I am sure BJ will sound off here too as he owns the Katie and has made several just like it using the MLCS templates. | ||
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11-26-2007, 10:57 PM
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Hi SB Here I come Like Corey said They are both great jigs,they both have some pros.and some cons...they are about the same in price...but I do like the MLCS ones because of the price. All 3 type can be used on the router table and that's a real plus for this type of dovetail jig............ On the tail end of this video you will see one used by John W. http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shops...e/sp071123.htm videos ▼ http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shops.../instruct.html =============== Quote:
__________________ MLCS Instruction Pages & Videos plus FREE MLCS Project Plans http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shops.../instruct.html Part Finder find parts for your power tools http://www.ereplacementparts.com/ Need some help replacing the parts http://forums.ereplacementparts.com/ Many Router Tips from RWS http://www.routerworkshop.com/router_tip_glossary.html http://www.routerforums.com/email-ro...-members-only/ Router Tables ,Ready to use http://www.rt1000.com/ http://rt1000.com/_wsn/page2.html Bob J. Last edited by bobj3; 11-26-2007 at 11:29 PM. | |||
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11-26-2007, 11:26 PM
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I think you meant this video didn't you Bj? http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shops...l_video_anchor Corey | ||
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11-26-2007, 11:33 PM
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Hi Corey Yep ,it's late and my old eyes are saying close me... http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shops...l_video_anchor http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shops.../instruct.html =========
__________________ MLCS Instruction Pages & Videos plus FREE MLCS Project Plans http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shops.../instruct.html Part Finder find parts for your power tools http://www.ereplacementparts.com/ Need some help replacing the parts http://forums.ereplacementparts.com/ Many Router Tips from RWS http://www.routerworkshop.com/router_tip_glossary.html http://www.routerforums.com/email-ro...-members-only/ Router Tables ,Ready to use http://www.rt1000.com/ http://rt1000.com/_wsn/page2.html Bob J. | ||
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11-27-2007, 07:38 PM
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Corey, is this the same Gifkins you bought? I found this on the Japanese Tool website. sb | ||
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11-27-2007, 07:57 PM
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Yup, that's the new model that he came out with a year or so ago. I have the A-10 template package. Steve, if you do end up going this route, before you order from Japan Woodworker check on if it is in stock .. Bob Noles waited forever and then ordered it from OZ. | ||
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11-27-2007, 07:59 PM
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Is that the reason you ordered from the Oz? sb | ||
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11-27-2007, 08:07 PM
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When I ordered Japan Woodworker did not have the new model yet and that is what I wanted. Roger answered all my questions I had and they were great to work with... but it is expensive to ship to US something like this. Corey | ||
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11-27-2007, 08:10 PM
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Does this Japanese woodworker place have a reputation for slowness? I wonder if I could become a dealer. I think the jig is really good from what I can tell. sb | ||
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