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PORTER-CABLE Dovetail Jig with Mini Template Kit, Woodworking (4216)

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Brand PORTER-CABLE
Style Jig
Product Dimensions 22.25"L x 11.75"W

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  • Includes Template 4211 For Half-Blind, Rabbeted Half-Blind And Sliding Dovetails
  • Includes Template 4213 For Through Dovetails And Box Joints
  • Includes Template 4215 For Miniature Through And Half-Blind Dovetails, And Miniature Box Joints
  • Template Alignment Lines And Router Bit Depth Gauges Allow For Quick, Easy Set-Up; Router Bit Depth Gauges Allow User To Quickly And Accurately Set The Depth Without Taking Measurements
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Easy to use
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PORTER-CABLE 4216 Super Jig

Ideal for woodworking, furniture, and cabinet making. Dovetail Jig Combination Kit enables cutting a wide variety of joinery for drawers, boxes, and furniture. Durable, single-piece steel base design requires no assembly. Accommodates stock from 1/4 to 1-1/8 in. thick, this jig's heavy-duty cam-type clamps with sandpaper-backed locking bars provide a firm grip of wood. Onboard instructions provide clear user guidance for the various applications and machined aluminum templates provide superior cutting accuracy and long-term durability. Its router bit depth gauge allows users to set bit depths without measuring, and its durable, single-piece steel base design requires no assembly. Clamps or bolts directly to the work bench.

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  • Heavy-duty cam-type clamps with sandpaper-backed locking bars provide firm grip of wood U
  • Seful for half-blind, rabbeted half-blind and sliding dovetails
  • Includes template 4213 for through dovetails and box joints
  • Includes template 4215 for miniature through and half-blind dovetails, and miniature box joints

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Amazon.com Ideal for woodworking, furniture and cabinet making, the Porter Cable 4216 12-inch dovetail jig kit enables cutting a wide variety of joinery for drawers, boxes, and furniture. This package includes a template 4211 for half-blind, rabbeted half-blind and sliding dovetails, the 4213 template for through dovetails and box joints, and the 4215 template for miniature through, miniature half-blind dovetails, and miniature box joints. Durable, single-piece steel base design requires no assembly (view larger). Able to accommodate stock from 1/4 to 1-1/8 inches thick, this jig's heavy-duty cam-type clamps with sandpaper-backed locking bars provide a firm grip of wood. On-board instructions provide clear user guidance for the various applications and machined aluminum templates provide superior cutting accuracy and long-term durability. Its router bit depth gauge allows users to set bit depths without measuring and its durable, single-piece steel base design requires no assembly and allows clamping or bolting directly to the work bench. It's also covered by Porter-Cable's one-year free service contract, where Porter-Cable will maintain the tool and replace worn parts caused by normal use--for free. What's in the Box Porter-Cable 4216 deluxe dovetail jig combination kit with jig base; three templates (4211, 4213, and 4215); four router bits (43776PC, 43743PC, 43014PC, and 43777PC); four template guides (42037, 42040, 42046, and 42054); two lock nuts; wrench; operating instructions On-board instructions provide clear guidance for various applications (router not included; view larger). 4216 Deluxe Dovetail Jig Combination Kit At a Glance: Includes 12-inch dovetail jig plus three templates Template alignment lines and router bit depth gauges allow for quick,

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Ideal for woodworking, furniture and cabinet making, the Porter Cable 4216 12-inch dovetail jig kit enables cutting a wide variety of joinery for drawers, boxes, and furniture. This package includes a template 4211 for half-blind, rabbeted half-blind and sliding dovetails, the 4213 template for through dovetails and box joints, and the 4215 template for miniature through, miniature half-blind dovetails, and miniature box joints.



Durable, single-piece steel base design requires no assembly (view larger).

Able to accommodate stock from 1/4 to 1-1/8 inches thick, this jig's heavy-duty cam-type clamps with sandpaper-backed locking bars provide a firm grip of wood. On-board instructions provide clear user guidance for the various applications and machined aluminum templates provide superior cutting accuracy and long-term durability. Its router bit depth gauge allows users to set bit depths without measuring and its durable, single-piece steel base design requires no assembly and allows clamping or bolting directly to the work bench.

Warranty

This Porter-Cable tool is backed by three-year limited warranty covering any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship (from the date of purchase). It's also covered by Porter-Cable's one-year free service contract, where Porter-Cable will maintain the tool and replace worn parts caused by normal use--for free.

What's in the Box

Porter-Cable 4216 deluxe dovetail jig combination kit with jig base; three templates (4211, 4213, and 4215); four router bits (43776PC, 43743PC, 43014PC, and 43777PC); four template guides (42037, 42040, 42046, and 42054); two lock nuts; wrench; operating instructions





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Customer reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
2,580 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, ease of use, value, appearance and completeness of the template stencil. For example, they mention it's well built, accurate, makes superior dovetails, the concept is simple and the manual is better than expected. Opinions are mixed on fit and adjustments.

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311 customers mention277 positive34 negative

Customers like the quality of the template stencil. They say it's well-built, accurate, and produces superior dovetails. They also say the router bits are of medium quality. Overall, customers are satisfied with the product's quality and performance.

"...The 4216 is a heavy, durable tool, with steel body and heavy aluminum templates...." Read more

"...Overall this is an excellent dovetail jig...." Read more

"...It is a great project to practice using the jig. I made mine from scrap and it is very convenient...." Read more

"...to get the dovetails/pins just right - easy to use, it's light and built well...." Read more

230 customers mention170 positive60 negative

Customers find the setup of the template stencil to be super easy to understand and execute. They also appreciate the guides, saying the concept is rather simple. Customers also mention that the manual is better than expected, making it simple as possible to make dovetail joints. They say the stencil is easy to organize and saves time.

"...and works out of the box with minor tweaking, The instructions are so complete that they are actually a bit confusing, but once you go ahead..." Read more

"...The instructions provide an interesting method to cut skip-tooth joints that look a little more like a hand cut joint, but this unit does not..." Read more

"...the settings/adjustments to get the dovetails/pins just right - easy to use, it's light and built well...." Read more

"...Find the youtube instructions, saves so much time." Read more

77 customers mention70 positive7 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the template stencil. They mention that it's a great product, worth the investment, and a well made product. Some say that the quality does not dovetail well, but the reward is worth the effort.

"...like the PC Omnijig or Leigh D4R except to say that it is much less expensive and works very well...." Read more

"...It also comes w/ three different jigs. Good product and reasonably priced -" Read more

"...So I bought the portercable, price was right. The setup was easy again I have used the leigh for years. The portercable is the basic set up ...." Read more

"...My first joints were perfect.This is a great jig and worth every penny.Just READ the instructions as I may have mentioned before." Read more

57 customers mention57 positive0 negative

Customers like the appearance of the template stencil. They say it's a well-designed unit, with crisp aluminum edges. The jigs themselves look nice, and are durable. The templates are pretty nice, too. Overall, customers say the jIG works perfectly and produces beautiful drawer boxes.

"...-the pins should bear the pressure of opening the drawer- but they look so cool this way I don't care!..." Read more

"...This unit will cut a sliding dovetail joint. It is a pretty neat joint, and far easier to cut than the hand-made jig I used before...." Read more

"...It also comes with template guides, pretty nice ones. So it actually came with more than I was expecting. I would definitely recommend this to anyone." Read more

"...First test half blind dovetails were perfect without any special adjustments or tweaking. Exactly what I wanted for basic dresser drawers." Read more

33 customers mention28 positive5 negative

Customers like the completeness of the template stencil. They mention that it comes with all the bits and templates for different applications. Some appreciate that it also comes with the two extra pieces.

"...It comes with everything you need to use it except a router and a 1/2" straight bit, which is needed for box (finger) joints...." Read more

"...It also comes with template guides, pretty nice ones. So it actually came with more than I was expecting. I would definitely recommend this to anyone." Read more

"...It comes with various bits and bushings. You can literally be cutting dovetails in less than half an hour from the box. I already had a PC router...." Read more

"...I might add that the supplied router bits are ok for the 1/2" shank, but the 1/4" bits are cheapo, especially the 1/4" straight bit - resulting in..." Read more

27 customers mention23 positive4 negative

Customers like the joints made with the template stencil. They say it's possible to make very nice joints with this jig. They also mention that the joints come out exact, sweet, and clean. Customers also say that it'll make great box joints and dovetail joints.

"Good so far, nice joints on the first run, still a learning curve, not to impressed with the bits that are supplied with it, they dull fast, but to..." Read more

"...As I am learning more, the joints are getting better. Overall the purchase was a success, and I have a good time working with it...." Read more

"Makes very good joints but can be a little difficult to set up correctly." Read more

"...3 tries fine tuning and I made great joints. This is the first I’ve ever made dovetail joints...." Read more

35 customers mention21 positive14 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the template stencil. Some mention that it's a breeze to cut quality and tight-fitting dovetails in minutes. The drawers fit together perfectly, and it'd be a hassle to set up. However, others say that they have not been able to get a decent fit on any of the joins, the pins and tails fit very tightly, and the template guides will not fit on their router.

"...but I wanted something that was less hassle to set up and this fit the bill perfectly...." Read more

"...You can also use the templates on a router table. The fixed spacing is a fact, but I decided that variable spacing was not worth the extra bother in..." Read more

"...couple of times I used this jig and found it reasonably easy to create tight fitting dovetails...." Read more

"...The only thing that sucks is that it only takes 12 inch boards." Read more

20 customers mention8 positive12 negative

Customers are mixed about the adjustments. Some mention that the template stencil is well built and the adjustments are easy to make. They say the dovetail templates can be adjusted and the bit depth is preset. However, others say that the fine scale adjustments for alignment are a bit rough and do not ensure a perfectly perpendicular position.

"...The second thing is the fixed templates mean it can be difficult to align some lengths evenly in the templates, which can create imperfections on..." Read more

"...It isn't tricky to adjust things, and they give clear indications of the direction to adjust to fix problems (loose or tight joints) in the..." Read more

"...with left-to-right looseness on the jig made it impossible to cut the pins to align with the tails...." Read more

"...The adjustments for bit depth are preset, but mine were a bit off...." Read more

Excellent, Well-Built Jig
5 Stars
Excellent, Well-Built Jig
After watching a number of videos and reading the detailed instructions that came with the unit, I was ready to use the jig on a real project. I first used it to make through dovetails with visible tails for a cabinet of shop drawers to go under my table saw. Theoretically they are not as strong this way-the pins should bear the pressure of opening the drawer- but they look so cool this way I don't care! You definitely should use scrap wood for your first few attempts, and take notes on what works best for you. For instance, some guys want the pins and tails to be slightly proud of the rest of the workpiece, and slight variations in bit height will make a big difference in that respect. Overall this is an excellent dovetail jig. Just understand that it takes a little patience and attention to detail to pay off, but when you have climbed that learning curve you're home free. I am looking forward to many fine woodworking projects using this jig, and as always, learning new joinery skills.
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After watching a number of videos and reading the detailed instructions that came with the unit, I was ready to use the jig on a real project. I first used it to make through dovetails with visible tails for a cabinet of shop drawers to go under my table saw. Theoretically they are not as strong this way-the pins should bear the pressure of opening the drawer- but they look so cool this way I don't care! You definitely should use scrap wood for your first few attempts, and take notes on what works best for you. For instance, some guys want the pins and tails to be slightly proud of the rest of the workpiece, and slight variations in bit height will make a big difference in that respect. Overall this is an excellent dovetail jig. Just understand that it takes a little patience and attention to detail to pay off, but when you have climbed that learning curve you're home free. I am looking forward to many fine woodworking projects using this jig, and as always, learning new joinery skills.
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JORGE CUELLAR
5.0 out of 5 stars Buena calidad de herramienta
Reviewed in Mexico on February 7, 2024
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5.0 out of 5 stars Buena calidad de herramienta
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love this Dovetail jig
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great dovetail jig
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4.0 out of 5 stars Système impériale incompatible
Reviewed in France on October 12, 2022
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