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S Bolton · 11-26-2007, 10:37 PM

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

**challagan** · 11-26-2007, 11:33 PM

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.

**bobj3** · 11-26-2007, 11:57 PM

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
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http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shops.../instruct.html
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Originally Posted by S Bolton

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

**challagan** · 11-27-2007, 12:26 AM

I think you meant this video didn't you Bj?

http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shops...l_video_anchor

Corey

**bobj3** · 11-27-2007, 12:33 AM

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

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S Bolton · 11-27-2007, 08:38 PM

Corey, is this the same Gifkins you bought? I found this on the Japanese Tool website.

sb

**challagan** · 11-27-2007, 08:57 PM

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.

S Bolton · 11-27-2007, 08:59 PM

Is that the reason you ordered from the Oz?

sb

**challagan** · 11-27-2007, 09:07 PM

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

S Bolton · 11-27-2007, 09:10 PM

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

11-26-2007, 10:37 PM	#1
S Bolton Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 461 View S Bolton's Gallery	Report This Post! Katie Jig vs. Gifkins 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 Attached Thumbnails
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challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,998 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! 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. __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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11-27-2007, 12:26 AM	#4
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,998 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! I think you meant this video didn't you Bj? http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shops...l_video_anchor Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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11-27-2007, 12:33 AM	#5
bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,094 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! 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 ========= __________________ 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.
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11-27-2007, 08:38 PM	#6
S Bolton Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 461 View S Bolton's Gallery	Report This Post! Corey, is this the same Gifkins you bought? I found this on the Japanese Tool website. sb Attached Thumbnails
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11-27-2007, 08:57 PM	#7
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,998 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! 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. __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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S Bolton Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 461 View S Bolton's Gallery	Report This Post! Is that the reason you ordered from the Oz? sb
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11-27-2007, 09:07 PM	#9
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,998 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! 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 __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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S Bolton Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 461 View S Bolton's Gallery	Report This Post! 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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