PORTER-CABLE 4212 12-Inch Deluxe Dovetail Jig with 9-Piece Template Guide Kit

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PORTER-CABLE 4212 12-Inch Deluxe Dovetail Jig with 9-Piece Template Guide Kit

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Dependable Performance

Customers are highly satisfied with the dependable performance of the Porter-Cable 4212 Dovetail Jig, praising its sturdiness, reliability, and ability to make high-quality dovetails consistently. Some customers have used it for years without any issues and recommend it to others.

Adjustability

Customers are overwhelmingly positive about the adjustability of the PORTER-CABLE 4212 Dovetail Jig, praising its ease of use and ability to create perfect dovetails with minimal adjustments required. Some customers have noted that it takes time to get everything set up correctly but are overall satisfied with their purchase. A small number of customers have mentioned minor issues with the jig's design, such as limited vertical space for adjusting backup nuts.

Comprehensive Instructions

Customers have mixed opinions on the comprehensiveness of the instructions for the PORTER-CABLE 12-inch Deluxe Dovetail Jig, but generally positive. While some found the booklet sufficient and easy to follow, others needed additional resources like videos or modifications to fully understand and use the jig effectively. The jig itself is praised for its ease of use once set up properly.

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Precision Alignment

Customers have mixed opinions on the precision alignment of the PORTER-CABLE 4212 Dovetail Jig but generally positive. Some users experienced issues with alignment and had to contact customer service for replacement parts. However, most customers were pleased with the accuracy and solid build of the jig once they took the time to set it up correctly. The jig produces attractive and professional looking joints.

Affordability

Customers generally find the affordability of this jig a good value, but some mention that it comes at the cost of limited features and potential need for additional purchases.

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Quality

Easy to setup and can have quick success

* the templates are very high quality machined surfaces, and leave almost no wiggle when the correct template adapter is fit in there.

Template, being attached to horizontal clamp moves front to end ever so slightly when drawer front is clamped down, this throws... Read More

Lift eh lid, along with the tool, flip it and clamp to a bench and you are on your way.

Price

I needed a dovetail jig and the price was right for this one.

The price was unbeatable, and i definitely looked.

Conclusion:for what i paid for this jig, (~$150) this is a no-brainer.

It would have saved me a few dollars having the small pin guide rather than buying it separate.

Shipping

I ordered my jig from amazon, received it quickly, it was packaged well (note that some parts are shipped under the styrofoam s... Read More

Once i got the jig delivered and was setting it up did i realize i needed to order the router base that holds the bushings.

Packaging/appearance

Router bits and template bushings are included with the jig making it a complete package, which is a plus.

That first box was rough, but everything lined up and fit together.

Competitiveness

I bought the porter cable dovetail jig based on it's consistently and overwhelmingly positive reviews here and other places aro... Read More

I bought 4212 jig just because i wanted an ability to make through dovetails in the future but everything in this review applie... Read More

You can buy a jig like that at harbor freight, at rockler and in many places online.

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easy, set, great, cut and good.

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Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.

This product had a total of 407 reviews as of our last analysis date on Oct 26 2024.