Porter-Cable 4216 12 in. Deluxe Dovetail Jig Combination Kit

I have used this dovetail jig for about a year now and I love it. It is easy to use and is real rugged. It comes with a 1/2" shank dovetail bit which doesn't break like 1/4" shank bits do. Once you get it set up, (which is real easy) you can make dovetails very quickly. I make cabinets and I only make dovetail drawers so this jig gets a lot of use. It is nice to have a dedicated router for this jig so you don't have to change bits all the time. But this jig does have a nice bit depth gauge so you can install a bit very quickly. The manual is very good also.

I've never cut a dovetail in my life. My first test run with this jig looked like it was done by a machine. The instructions were helpful. If you read them carefully and watch a couple of YouTube videos, you shouldn't have a problem. Do your homework before cutting. The guides fit my Dewalt router perfectly. I'm fairly new to woodworking and with my limited skill and knowledge, this device provided a professional looking end product.