PORTER-CABLE Dovetail Jig | Best Cheap Dovetail Jig

 Extraordinary joint making ability at an exceptional price point!

You bet it is!

Stable, durable construction makes this porter cable12 inch dovetail jig unique from the rest of the others.

Style and Dimension

·         Color: silver

·         Capacity in wood: 1 1/8" IN

·         Power source: corded-electric

·         Template width: 12''

·         Weight: 25 pounds

·         Dimensions: 22.9 x 140.7 x 11.4 inches

Why we love it?

Like other Porter cable jigs, this tool is also ideal for furniture, woodworking, and cabinet making. Meanwhile, porter cable 12 in. Deluxe dovetail jig enables cutting a vast range of joinery for boxes, drawers, and furniture. 

Sounds impressive, right?

This kit includes a template 4211 for rabbeted half-blind, sliding dovetails and half-blind. The router bit gauge allows you to set bit depths effortlessly without measuring.

Let’s be honest:

The benefits and features of the model 4216 and 4212 are almost the same. If you want a cheaper version, then this Porter cabledeluxe dovetail jig 4212 is for you.

Porter-cable 4212 12-inch dovetail jig unboxing

ü  Porter-Cable dovetail jig combination kit

ü  Jig base

ü  Two router bits

ü  Two lock nuts

ü  Two templates

ü  Wrench

ü  Operating instructions

Keep in mind

I recommend using nuts and spring washers for clamps security. This may solve the problem of your drawer sides tilting.

Things we liked most

·         Decent performance/price ratio

·         Solid construction

·         No assembly required

What could be better?

·         Poor quality clamp