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Pins & Tails Through Dovetail Templates




FREE! Now with Two Carbide Tipped Router Bits and a Brass Guide Bushing!
An easy to use, inexpensive tool for making classic through dovetails, a joint that is the hallmark of fine craftsmanship. Made of sturdy cast aluminum and cuts either 3/4" wide tails, 1-1/8" on center or 1" wide tails, 2" on center. After a one time initial setup, simply clamp the jig in place on each board, and rout the pins and tails. There is no limit to the length of board you can dovetail, and by shifting the jig, you can create variable spaced or extra wide dovetails. The FREE 5/8" Router Guide Bushing works with any router that has a router baseplate with a 1-3/16" center hole. For other size center holes see #9096 Universal Router Template Guide Kit or #9056 Universal Conversion Kit which allows you to use the brass bushing. See Wood Magazine 2002 review. See March 2007 Wood Magazine for most recent review. Download PDF INSTRUCTIONS for Through Dovetail Templates.

Small Through Templates
Includes: 15" long template with 3/4" wide tails and 1-1/8" on center, plus 2 FREE router bits and 5/8" guide bushing.



#6412..1/4" Shank
List $199.95...SALE $49.95 ea
#8712..1/2" Shank
List $199.95...SALE $49.95 ea
Large Through Templates
Includes: 16" long template with 1" wide tails and 2" on center, plus 2 FREE router bits and 5/8" guide bushing.



#6413..1/4" Shank
List $199.95...SALE $49.95 ea
#8713..1/2" Shank
List $199.95...SALE $49.95 ea

SAVE! Buy Both Large and Small
Pins & Tails Through Templates
Includes: Two aluminum templates, two FREE
carbide tipped router bits a 5/8" Brass Guide Bushing.
#6414.....includes two 1/4" shank bits 89.95 ea
#8714.....includes two 1/2" shank bits 89.95 ea


See Video for easy
Set-Up and instructions.
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Easy Set-Up and instruction video for Through Dovetail Templates

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HALF BLIND 1/2" DOVETAIL TEMPLATES
with 12" Steel Dovetail Jig



Box Joint Templates and Through DovetailTemplates are also available for the Half Blind Jig.

INCLUDES a FREE Router Bit!
Sets up fast! This easy to use solid aluminum template and steel jig are machined precisely for creating strong, secure and accurate half blind dovetail joints or half-blind rabbeted dovetail joints. This is the perfect solution for sturdy boxes and drawers with the classic dovetail joint design.The solid aluminum template is CNC machined. The steel beams secure both work pieces snugly. Works for 1/2" to 1" drawer sides and 5/8" to 1" drawer fronts (up to 12" in width). Since you cut both sides of the half-blind dovetail joint at the same time, a perfect fit is assured for this joint. Self-spacing edge guides allow proper offset for precise joint alignment. Detailed instruction manual guides you from initial setup through final assembly. 5/8" router guide bushing (not included) is required (see Universal Router Template Guide kit and #9049 bushing nut/kit). Click here to download the PDF product use manual for half blind 1/2" dovetail templates with 12" steel jig.
Pins & Tails Half Blind Dovetail Jig Sets
Includes: Aluminum Template (creates 1/2" wide tails that are 27/32" on center), steel jig and a FREE 14° dovetail carbide tipped router bit.

#6406..with 1/4" shank bit
List $149.95...SALE $59.95 ea

#8706..with 1/2" shank bit
List $149.95...SALE $59.95 ea
Half Blind 1/2" Dovetail Template and Steel Jig
Dovetail Jig Stand with Drawer Plans HERE


HALF BLIND 1/4" DOVETAIL TEMPLATE for 12" Steel Dovetail Jig

Solid Aluminum accessory template
Create decorative and secure half-blind or Rabbeted half-blind dovetail joints on small drawers or boxes. Self-spacing edge guides are included to provide the proper offset for precision joint alignment. Works for 1/4" to 1/2" drawer sides and 5/16" to 1/2" thick drawer fronts (up to 12" in height). Click here to download the PDF product use manual for half blind 1/4" dovetail template for 12" steel jig.
1/4" Half Blind Dovetail Template

half blind 1/4" dovetail template
half blind 1/4" rabbet sample half blind 1/4" cut sample

1/4" diameter carbide tipped 8º Dovetail Router Bit included (1/4" shank). 5/16" OD guide bushing required (not included- item #9048).
#6407 List $43.95...............................................................................SALE $29.95 ea


BOX JOINT TEMPLATES for 12" Steel Dovetail Jig

Solid Aluminum accessory templates
The box joint or finger joint is one of the best general purpose joints. Make small wooden boxes, tool boxes and utility drawers with decorative exposed corners. Box joints are quick and easy to make and are very strong. Free 1/4" shank straight bit is included with each box joint template. 1/4" template can be used with stock thickness of 1/4" to 1/2". 1/2" template can be used with stock thickness of 1/4" to 1". Complete instructions included. Click here to download the PDF product use manual for box joint templates for 12" steel jig.
1/4" Box Joint Template
1/4" Box Joint Template
1/4" diameter carbide tipped Straight Router Bit included (1/4" shank). 3/8" OD guide template required (not included- Item #9047).

#6408 List $43.95
SALE $29.95 ea
1/4" Box Joint Template sample
1/2" Box Joint Template
1/2" Box Joint Template
1/2" diameter carbide tipped Straight Router Bit included (1/4" shank). 5/8" OD guide template required (not included- Item #9049 ).

#6409 List $43.95
SALE $29.95 ea
1/2" Box Joint Template sample


THROUGH DOVETAIL TEMPLATE SET for 12" Steel Dovetail Jig

Solid aluminum accessory templates
Make a classic through dovetail joint, a joint that is the hallmark of fine craftsmanship, with our 2 pc accessory templates. These templates produce a 3/4" tail that is spaced 1-1/8" on center. Perfect for making decorative secure joints on drawers and jewelry boxes. Requires a 5/8" router template guide bushing (not included- Item #9049 ). Use with 1/2" to 3/4" thick stock. Click here to download the PDF product use manual for box joint templates for 12" steel jig.

Through Dovetail Template Set
Through Dovetail Template Set
FREE carbide tipped 3/8" straight and 3/4" 14˚ dovetail bits included. 5/8" OD guide bushing required (not included- Item #9049 ).

#6403 with 1/4" shank bits
SALE $59.95 ea

#8703 with 1/2" shank bits
SALE $59.95 ea
Through Dovetail Template Cut Sample


24" Pins & Tails HALF BLIND Dovetail Jig Sets

Easy to use • Fast Setup • Precise and Accurate!

INCLUDES a FREE Router Bit!
The steel template and jig are precisely machined to cut strong and secure half-blind and Rabbeted half-blind dovetail joints. The 24" capacity is a perfect solution for strong boxes, drawers and small chests. The jig features steel beams to secure the work pieces in place. Works for 1/2" to 1" thick drawer/box sides and 5/8" to 1" drawer/box fronts/backs (up to 24" wide). A perfect fitting half-blind dovetail joint is achieved, as both sides of the joint are cut simultaneously. Self spacing edge guides allow the proper offset for precise joint alignment. Detailed instruction manual is included. 5/8" router guide bushing (not included) is required (see Universal Router Template Guide kit and #9049 bushing nut/kit). Click here to download the PDF product use manual for half-blind template with 24" steel jig.
 24" Pins and Tails Half Blind Dovetail Template and Jig

24" Pins & Tails Half Blind Dovetail Jig Sets.
Steel Template (creates 1/2" wide tails that are 27/32" on center), Steel Jig and a FREE carbide tipped 14˚ dovetail Router Bit. You choose shank size!

#6410..with 1/4" shank bit
List $249.95...SALE $109.95

#8710..with 1/2" shank bit
List $249.95...SALE $109.95



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Kit #9049 For 1/2" dovetails and 1/2" box joints. 5/8" OD. $9.95
Kit #9048 For 1/4" dovetails. 5/16" OD. $9.95
Kit #9047 For 1/4" box joints. 3/8" OD, $9.95
Kit #9056 Conversion Kit for non Porter-Cable routers. Includes adaptor bushing and universal baseplate. $12.95