| Color | Gold |
|---|---|
| Brand | General Tools |
| Size | Pack of 1 |
| Material | Plastic |
| Item Weight | 2.9 Pounds |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 12 x 3 x 3 inches |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Target Species | Macker |
| Manufacturer | General Tools |
| Part Number | 861 |
| Item Weight | 2.94 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 12 x 3 x 3 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | 861 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Style | Modern |
| Power Source | Hand Powered |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Included Components | (1) 861 Dovetail Jig & (1) 14-degree, 1/2 -inch dovetail router bit for use with hand table or table router |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | Warranty |
Enjoy fast, free delivery, exclusive deals, and award-winning movies & TV shows with Prime
Try Prime
and start saving today with fast, free delivery
Frequently bought together
$53.32 ($26.66/Count)
Get it as soon as Friday, May 3
In Stock
+
Total price:
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Choose items to buy together.
Similar items that may ship from close to you
Page 1 of 1 Start overPage 1 of 1
From the manufacturer
From the brand
-
Innovative Product Development
We provide craftspeople and artisans with a broad assortment of specialized tools to enhance productivity and inspire creativity.
-
-
-
Videos
Page 1 of 1Start OverPage 1 of 1
Videos for this product
1:54
Click to play video
Review And Test Of The General Tools Dovetail Jig
WoodyGoodyWoodworks
Videos for this product
0:30
Click to play video
861 EZ Pro Dovetail Jig Kit
General Tools Manufacturing Company LLC
Reviews with images
Works well, with a small amount of practice on scrap. The provided bit isn't for very hard wood.
After 2-3 practices on cut off stock, It works well. Like any other tool, the more you use it, the better you get. When using harder stock than Walnut, like Purple Heart, when cutting pins be sure to listen to the router. That way you can hear when the bearing touches the plastic stop, as it's harder to "feel" when using very hard wood.I used a router table, which I'm sure produces better results. Very hard wood, like Wenge, and Purpleheart, is already prone to router and planer tear out. These woods are much harder than domestic hardwoods. The second photo shows Purpleheart and Wenge. I had some minor tear out on one of the Purpleheart tails. That was not the fault of the jig, but the nature of the type wood. A backer board would help. Domestic hardwoods work no problem. Through joints work ok, but don't come out perfect. Ensure the Pins board is cut using the EXACT thickness of the Tails board, like I didn't do.I finally got around to trying Edge-to Edge dovetails. They works well too.. The example is two edge-to-edge dovetails per box side, (eight total) mitered, or beveled. It is the Maple with Leopard wood corners.I did find an issue with the provided bit. On harder wood, harder than Walnut like Purpleheart, or Bloodwood, the bit dulls rapidly. But more seriously, on harder wood, it can come loose in the collet. Initially, I thought it was my OEM collet. I bought a Whiteside collet, same thing. Later, I noticed the exposed shank, below the bearings, was shorter than my other ¼" shank bits. Anyway, I burned up the provided bit on the wine rack. I now use an Amana 14 degree ½" X ½" dovetail bit, and it works fine. But I guess that helps keep the package price down. I still love the jig, for the price.Edit: A backer board is a must for me now. I like to run a marking gauge lightly over the board the depth of the thickness on both sides. That's just me.
Top reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2024
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2023
I used a router table, which I'm sure produces better results. Very hard wood, like Wenge, and Purpleheart, is already prone to router and planer tear out. These woods are much harder than domestic hardwoods. The second photo shows Purpleheart and Wenge. I had some minor tear out on one of the Purpleheart tails. That was not the fault of the jig, but the nature of the type wood. A backer board would help. Domestic hardwoods work no problem. Through joints work ok, but don't come out perfect. Ensure the Pins board is cut using the EXACT thickness of the Tails board, like I didn't do.
I finally got around to trying Edge-to Edge dovetails. They works well too.. The example is two edge-to-edge dovetails per box side, (eight total) mitered, or beveled. It is the Maple with Leopard wood corners.
I did find an issue with the provided bit. On harder wood, harder than Walnut like Purpleheart, or Bloodwood, the bit dulls rapidly. But more seriously, on harder wood, it can come loose in the collet. Initially, I thought it was my OEM collet. I bought a Whiteside collet, same thing. Later, I noticed the exposed shank, below the bearings, was shorter than my other ¼" shank bits. Anyway, I burned up the provided bit on the wine rack.
I now use an Amana 14 degree ½" X ½" dovetail bit, and it works fine. But I guess that helps keep the package price down. I still love the jig, for the price.
Edit: A backer board is a must for me now. I like to run a marking gauge lightly over the board the depth of the thickness on both sides. That's just me.
Works well, with a small amount of practice on scrap. The provided bit isn't for very hard wood.
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2023
After 2-3 practices on cut off stock, It works well. Like any other tool, the more you use it, the better you get. When using harder stock than Walnut, like Purple Heart, when cutting pins be sure to listen to the router. That way you can hear when the bearing touches the plastic stop, as it's harder to "feel" when using very hard wood.Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2023
I used a router table, which I'm sure produces better results. Very hard wood, like Wenge, and Purpleheart, is already prone to router and planer tear out. These woods are much harder than domestic hardwoods. The second photo shows Purpleheart and Wenge. I had some minor tear out on one of the Purpleheart tails. That was not the fault of the jig, but the nature of the type wood. A backer board would help. Domestic hardwoods work no problem. Through joints work ok, but don't come out perfect. Ensure the Pins board is cut using the EXACT thickness of the Tails board, like I didn't do.
I finally got around to trying Edge-to Edge dovetails. They works well too.. The example is two edge-to-edge dovetails per box side, (eight total) mitered, or beveled. It is the Maple with Leopard wood corners.
I did find an issue with the provided bit. On harder wood, harder than Walnut like Purpleheart, or Bloodwood, the bit dulls rapidly. But more seriously, on harder wood, it can come loose in the collet. Initially, I thought it was my OEM collet. I bought a Whiteside collet, same thing. Later, I noticed the exposed shank, below the bearings, was shorter than my other ¼" shank bits. Anyway, I burned up the provided bit on the wine rack.
I now use an Amana 14 degree ½" X ½" dovetail bit, and it works fine. But I guess that helps keep the package price down. I still love the jig, for the price.
Edit: A backer board is a must for me now. I like to run a marking gauge lightly over the board the depth of the thickness on both sides. That's just me.
Images in this review
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2016
Top reviews from other countries
BONIFACIO OLIVEIRA DE FREITAS
Excelente produto, fácil de usar, precisão e segurança
Reviewed in Brazil on September 17, 2023
Giammy
General Tools Pro per Dovetailer II a Coda di Rondine ...
Reviewed in Italy on January 30, 2024