compare dove tail jigs

backhoe | Posted in David Heim on March 4, 2008 10:54am

Which dovetail jig is the best over all, The Leigh DR4 or the Porter Cable OmniJig 7240 ?
I believe that’s the correct #, anyway the new one. On the jig test the big Porter Cable
was not mentioned or else I missed it. I’m going to buy one and would appreciate any
advice on them.

Replies

GEide | Mar 04, 2008 11:20pm | #1
Hi Backhoe,

Our full review of dovetail jigs is online:

http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/ToolGuide/ToolGuidePDF.aspx?id=27140

LEIGH D4R and D1600 were named best overall in that test:

http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/ToolGuide/ToolGuideProduct.aspx?id=27136

The Porter-Cable 4212 was named best value: http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/ToolGuide/ToolGuideProduct.aspx?id=27141

But we haven’t tested the new OmniJig Joinery System yet:(http://www.deltaportercable.com/omnijig/)

In January, we did review the new Leigh Super Jigs: http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/ToolGuide/ToolGuideProduct.aspx?id=30354

Thanks,

Gina

FineWoodworking.com
backhoe | Mar 05, 2008 06:01am | #2
Does anyone out there have any experience with the new OmniJig joinery system?? And how does it compare with the Leigh DR4?

saschafer | Mar 05, 2008 06:55am | #3
You need to repost your question over in the Knots discussion forums if you want the whole world to see it.

-Steve