Brand | Keller Dovetail System |
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Material | Wood |
Item Weight | 1.65 Pounds |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 16.9 x 5.5 x 1.5 inches |
Number of Pieces | 1 |
Target Species | Dovetail |
Manufacturer | Keller Dovetail System |
Part Number | 135-1500 |
Item Weight | 1.65 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 16.9 x 5.5 x 1.5 inches |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item model number | 135-1500 |
Style | Classic |
Voltage | 110 Volts |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Batteries Required? | No |
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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From the manufacturer
About Us
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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ASIN | B000022420 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #452,951 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #1,057 in Power Tool Accessory Jigs |
Date First Available | November 8, 1999 |
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From the Manufacturer
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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110 volts
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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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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
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
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
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
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
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One final note: the jig is also available as a two piece set (tails on one, pins on the other). For shops with two people, this would significantly speed up production. I happen to have two router tables; I fit one with the tail cutter and one with the pin cutter, so I can cut tails, then move immediately to the second table to cut pins without changing bits on one table. You can make cabinets and drawers very quickly this way...e.g., I cut drawers with 5 evenly spaced dovetails/pins and completed each corner of the drawer in approximately 90 seconds each, using both router tables. How do you beat that?!
My next project will be finger joints on small boxes. I called the number on the router bit package to make sure I was going to order the correct bit. I got the information I needed and mentioned the small problem I had with the jig. The next thing I know I am going over the jig and the backing, measuring points from all ends. The person that answered the phone was the owner David Keller. He went and got the jig they have attached to a backing and compared measurements until we found the problem. My backing was made from plywood that was not true 3/4 inch and was 1/8 inch too thin. I added a shim and the problem is fixed.
This is a great product and I got even better support. I am very glad I made this purchase.
Overall, a great product, well thought out, and well worth the money. I attached mine to a piece of 4X4 I cut down, and it is solid as well as being cheap.
One other complaint- SUPER SAVER SHIPPING from Amazon. It appears they pay for it by delaying shipping your items, (???) it took 6 days to package and ship my item? I received it in 9 days..
I do recommend this item, will work well for most applications.