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135-1500 Journeyman DoveTail Jig

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Brand Keller Dovetail System
Material Wood
Item Weight 1.65 Pounds
Item Dimensions LxWxH 16.9 x 5.5 x 1.5 inches
Number of Pieces 1

About this item

  • 15-inch precision-milled template
  • Accepts wood from 1/8 to 3/4 inches thick
  • Accepts unlimited widths and lengths
  • Back-to-back model
  • No test cuts, no wasted wood
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4.6 4.6
Accuracy
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Value for money
4.2 4.2

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For 30 years, the Keller Dovetail System - through dovetail router jigs ever patented or manufactured has set the standard for simplicity, speed and accuracy. There are no tricky gizmos to do everything. What you do get are beautifully cut, quickly made dovetail joints for drawers, boxes, furniture and cabinets.

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The Keller Dovetail System 135-1500 Journeyman DoveTail Jig is an economical choice for the beginner or hobbyists doing small to midsize projects. The back-to-back model handles wood 1/8 to 3/4 inches thick of any width with a single template precision-milled from phenolic plate. It can cut classic, variable-spaced, acute, obtuse, compound-angled, and curved dovetails, as well as box and knuckle joints. Your jig purchase includes a phenolic guide, standard dovetail bit, straight bit, ball-bearing template guides, and fully illustrated instructions.

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Bulb Voltage

110 volts

Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
232 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, ease of use, and correctness of the fishing hook. For example, they mention it works well, is easy to set up, and is capable of very accurate dovetail joints. That said, opinions are mixed on the value.

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35 customers mention31 positive4 negative

Customers like the quality of the jig. They say it is an excellent product with high precision. They also say it works well on a router table and makes perfect dovetail joints. Customers are happy with the well-engineered tool.

"...to the etched line Keller provides on the jig, you can easily make perfect dovetails, uniformly spaced or random spaced or of random width with zero..." Read more

"...I didn't understand why but the joints were very nice and being made from plywood (blow out is a problem) I was extremely happy...." Read more

"This really is an excellent jig...." Read more

"...I bought this jig for its advertised simplicity and ease of setup. The low cost is quite attractive as well. It is on the mark for ease of setup...." Read more

29 customers mention29 positive0 negative

Customers find the fishing hook easy to use. They mention that it has good instructions, and is simple to set up. They also say that every joint is effortless to make and beautiful.

"...Every joint is effortless to make and beautiful...." Read more

"...The jig worked great and was very easy to use. The dovetails were still too shallow and I had to take off just a touch with a razor knife...." Read more

"...I watched a number you online 'how to' videos. I liked the simplicity and ease of use of the Keller jig. Acquired mine from Amazon...." Read more

"...It took me a few practices but it was easy enough...." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers find the fishing hook accurate, easy to use, and capable of very accurate dovetail joints. They also say it's the easiest and most accurate doretail jig on the market.

"Hands down the easiest and most accurate and productive dovetail jig...." Read more

"Very easy to use and does what it should do with precision. Always make test pieces before doing the actual project to eliminate any issues...." Read more

"Its an excellent product with very high precision." Read more

"Surprisingly easy to get going with accurate repeatable cuts." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the fit of the fishing hook. They mention that it provides very tight tolerances and beautifully fitted dovetails. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...(versus a brass guide bushing in the router baseplate) provides very tight tolerances and beautifully fitted dovetails...." Read more

"...All of the joints I have cut with this have been perfect fits, with the only errors being caused by my lack of technique with the router...." Read more

"...I cut the first set of joints in 3/4" scrap pine I had in the shop. Great fit - no issues...." Read more

"Quality jig. Very sharp router bits . A perfect fit once you get it properly adjusted...." Read more

10 customers mention6 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the fishing hook. Some mention it's well worth the money, while others say it'll cost you more than expected.

"...Outstanding fine woodworking product at a great price...." Read more

"...I think it's a little pricy for 2 bits and a plastic jig, but it's hard to put a price on this kind of convenience. I'm glad I bought it." Read more

"...Overall, a great product, well thought out, and well worth the money...." Read more

"Works great but it's pricey and you have to develop your own clamping system...." Read more

Keller DoveTail Jig for boxes, drawers and furniture.
5 Stars
Keller DoveTail Jig for boxes, drawers and furniture.
Took a DoveTail making class at SF's TechShop and wanted an easier method for making them at home. Looked at PeachTree's similar DoveTail jig system before going with the original Keller.I like the ball bearing based 1/4" router bits for the tail and pin. This means I can use any router: hand, plunge, table and not worry about adapter plates like other DoveTail systems use.I wrongly assumed the comb was metal. It is some kind of laminate. Probably better if you are and idiot and forget to power off your router before pulling the router away from the comb (the only time the bit could tear into the comb). I put labels indicating pin (v shaped) vs dove (u shaped) on the jig so I don't screw it up since they use the same 5/8" guide bearing (I would have designed straight but with a bigger bearing that would not fit the dice side to prevent mistakes).You need to make your own 2.25" x 3.5" x 18" wood block. For the price this should have been included! I guess I'll buy a 4x4 post and cut it down on the table saw. Be sure to use a quality squared off block for best results. The jig is screwed into the block. Be sure to line up the scribed line on the jig with the squared edge of the block. The block is for holding the jig and you actually run your bits into the block to prevent tear outs of your original material.Tip: put two 1/4" bit holding holes on the backside of the block to keep the router bits with the flipped jig when not in use. Otherwise they'll get separated when you need it.The guide says to leave 1/8" extra overhang that you can sand down later (I guess better to be over than under).The jig is 1/2" thick and you need to overshoot your board by 1/16" so the 3/4" bit clears. The book says you can DoveTail boards 1/8" to 3/4" thick.You have to clamp the board in a vise and then clamp the comb to the board and then the hand router on top. For table top routers the board goes straight up in the air (hope you have short boards). Keller and Peachtree both sell clamping systems for this comb that I may need to check out.You cut the dovetails first making sure to center the cuts as you can't have them too close to the edge. After cutting the dovetails lay the board on the board you are going to cut matching pins into and knife mark the lines of where the DoveTail goes. You'll be cutting out the material between so the pins are the only things left to fit into the dovetails.Go too fast and you'll chip. Go too slow and you'll burn the wood. It took me a few practices but it was easy enough. Use a mallet to check for a good fit and if you are too lazy to pry the board open again to put wood glue and redo the mallet step you can simply put chair glue on the exposed joint to let the glue wick into place.This was way more expensive than a typical box finger joint setup but I'm proud that it has excellent documentation, made in America (both the comb and the bits) and is supported by a company that seems to care!
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