The Porter Cable dovetail machine I use for half-blind dovetails specifies a 14 degree 1/2″ dovetail bit. Has anyone tried to use a different style like maybe a 7 degree 5/8″, or a 7 degree 1/2″ bit using this or a simiar machine? I think that the 7 degree dovetail would look a little nicer, but thought I would ask before I purchased one.
Windy Wood
From the Helderberg Mountains
Edited 1/30/2003 11:09:21 AM ET by Windy Wood
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Windywood,
I think the 1/2" part of the equation is key with the jig. With the half inch bit and collar it works but with 5/8" and collar it will not. I'm just guessing because I use a taiwan knockoff. The 7 degree 1/2" should work though
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