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dovetailing on router table

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I'm having difficulty in deciding on which is the best router table and fence set up for dovetailing. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I have the Craftsman Pro table but it just doesn't cut it..........Thanks Ron
 
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Hello Ron! I am not sure why it isn't cutting! I am guessing that you are using the hi-speed steel. They just do not last as long as the carbide bits. If i am not correct, please explain what is happening, and how you are using the table. I can't be certain, but you should cut nicely. Also, what router are you using? Thanks !
 
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Dovetail Jigs

Hi Ron,
I am assuming your router table is not adequate for what you want to do. Some of the smaller ones may be difficult to use. I recommend you build yourself a router table yourself. Lots of fun and the most of plans out there will fit your needs. First of all, decide how big you want your project to be. If you want small boxes, then something like the Incra will work. They have lots of choices if you willing to spend the money. If you want to make bigger projects, you may want to find the Leigh dovetail jig or something along those lines. You will not need a router table for that sort of jig. The main thing is to find one that fits your needs and your pocket book. It is no use to get a $400 Leigh dovetail jig and have no money left over to buy wood.

Good Luck
Harris
 
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The craftsmen pro table is much smaller than the OP table. I used to have one, (key note, used to).

To help get you by, I suggest that you follow Bj's link.
 
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This is my first go on Router Forums and I did not provide enough detail. I am trying to cut vertical dovetails on my router table. I am making legs for a plant stand so the dovetailed legs will slide into the post. Therefore I must place the leg ends standing up against the fence. I am using a Craftsman Professional 9 Amp router. My biggest problem is that the router table insert is not flush with the top of the table. As the workpiece goes over the insert it will drop down. This I found out is very dangerous. I will be replacing my router table and I would like your opinions on which table and fence is the best. There appears to be a wealth of knowledge out there and it is nice to see people willing to help others.........Thanks again. Ron
 
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Hi Ron

?????? " leg ends standing up against the fence"

You don't need to stand them up on end and I'm not to sure how you are trying to do that..??

But your router table will do the job just fine..you need to make a quick jig...the jig is like dragging a 2 x 4 over a bump/hole in the road, you will not notice it at all..

May I ask can your router table take on the steel/brass guides ? if not it's no big deal but the jig will do the job easy..
Sliding dovetails on the router table is one of the easy ones on the router table..

Here's just one of MANY ways..
Router Workshop: pedestal table dovetails
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