Toolstation Dovetail Jig?

[theartfulbodger]

On offer at the moment for £30
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Clearan ... 680/p67172

Has anyone used one?
As with any new tool I'd expect to have to learn how to use it but is it useable?

I was tempted by the Axi version the other day, but thought 50 quid was a bit much for an impulse buy..
http://www.axminster.co.uk/axcaliber-dovetail-jig

 

[RobinBHM]

I've got the axminster one, had it for a number of years and made quite a few drawer boxes for kitchens in that time.

It works ok but you have to be careful with the clamping, too much pressure can break the plastic parts and narrow parts need a balance piece on the other side to keep the clamping flat. I think its ok for the price.

 

[theartfulbodger]

That was quick! Thanks, Robin.

Both the Axi and Ts versions get good and bad reviews.. It's always good to get feedback from a forum member.

 

[Rhossydd]

Factor in that the Axminster one includes a cutter with it, that alone almost matches the prices.
From what I've seen of Silverline products I'd buy the Axminster instead. At least that will come with some instructions and if you run into problems Axminster's after sales service is generally well regarded. Plus you can get spare combs (you may need that if you're unlucky) and differently spaced combs too which helps increase it's versatility (see below).

The main limitation of these sorts of jigs are that you'll need to design around the jig's fixed finger spacing. That may not be important to you, but is likely to prove frustrating at times.

 

[theartfulbodger]

Thanks, both. I'll take the plunge and get the Axi jig