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Combination dovetail jigs: comparison chart |
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Some of the most clever design innovations can be found on combination machines. The Leigh D4 (left) gives the user the most options for types of joints; the Porter-Cable Omnijig (middle) is also a versatile machine; the Craftsman combination jig (right) will not allow for variably spaced dovetails. |
| Model | Leigh D4 (800) 663-8932 www.leighjigs.com |
Porter-Cable Omnijig (800) 487-8665 www.porter-cable.com |
Sears Craftsman (800) 377-7414 www.sears.com |
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Maximum width |
24 in. |
16 in. (24-in. model available) |
16 in. |
| Ease of setup | Poor | Good | Fair |
| Manual | Fair; good graphics but time-consuming to decipher | Good; brief but clear | Good; easy to follow with good graphics |
| Cost | $350 (two bits included) |
$275 (dovetail bit & template guide bushing included) |
$135 (template guide bushing included) |
| Comments | For variable spacing, this jig can't be beat; accessories are available to make finger joints, mortise-and-tenon joints and Isoloc joints | Best jig for half-blind dovetails; extra templates are available for finger joints, variably spaced dovetails, fixed through-dovetails and sliding dovetails | Entry-level jig; works fine but spacing of joints is fixed |
