[fibber.magee]

I have a Porter Cable Dovetail Jig model 4210 that I have not used for sometime. Recently I tried to set it upgh. and ran in an issue with the guide bushing. It pertrudes below the template. I am using a Dewalt Router, I am suspious that the router base is not thick enough. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[fibber.magee]

Thanks for all the responses, I envisioned that I miight have to shorten the bushings> That said I decided to see if there was another solution, I also sent a message to Porter Cable Service for their respnse.

 

[fibber.magee]

View attachment 403406 A to make sure I understand.


What part is the problem? View attachment 403407

The bushing collar exxtends below template. I unfortunately lost the original bushing, so when I replaced it with the PC reccommended replacement part they recommend part #42024.which has an extended collar that interferes with the work piece.

 

[fibber.magee]

The orignal guide bushing was P/N 42040. Unfortunately PC has discontinued the item. Per their Service personnal they reccommended the p/n 42024, which I purchased only to find that the guide sleve was approx 5/8" long, which extends approx 1/4" below the template. Somebody at PC does not know what they are doing. That said another forum member found and alternative on Amazon, which I am about to order. Thank you for your efforts.

 

[fibber.magee]

My Dewalt accepts PC Guide bushings as long as they are compatable with the template. I have inquirery with PC Service. Depending on their response, I going to give them a piece of my mind the incorrect information. I ordered the alternative bushing from Amazon, I expect it to arrive next Friday

 

[fibber.magee]

According to the info for the 4210 dovetail Jig the for the half blind dove tail template it should be 42040.The full dovetail kit 4213 has the 42046 bushing.

 

[fibber.magee]

Yesterday I omitted the fact that when making through dovtails with the 4210 jig I need both the 42046 and the 42040 bushings.