how to make a router dovetail guide

[joliverio1923]

I have a router and I want to make a dovetail guide

[Jon]

Hi joliverio1923 - welcome to HomemadeTools.net

I'm going to move this discussion into our Tools in Progress subforum, so you can get some ideas for your dovetail guide build. For now, here's a link to search results for "dovetail router" from our encyclopedia: Homemade Tools Search: dovetail router - HomemadeTools.net

[Dennysch]

Buy an aluminum template mount it on a block with toggle clamps

[kiwiles]

the tolerances required are very exact, much better to pay your bucks and get a commercial one. you can however make your own box joint jig

[archimeech]

the tolerances required are very exact, much better to pay your bucks and get a commercial one. you can however make your own box joint jig

I agree with Kiwiles,

The time and precise fabrication required doesn't offset the savings. But if you really want to make one. Here's a basic exploded drawing of one. Then it depends on the depth and spacing you want to achieve.

[Christopher Bock]

I have to agree with other posters on this. Spend the money and buy a real dove tail jig. You won't be sorry. I tried to make one years ago and it turned out pretty good. But it lacked in quality. It all depends on what and how much you are going to use it.

[charleynoble]

You will find many solutions from this website......StumpyNubs.com

[Dennysch]

MLCS Master Joinery Dovetail Set and Templates

[junglejim]

joliverio,sorry my friend i can;t help you there but type in goggle paulseller he is a master woodworker i believe you may find his site very helpfull,good luck

[toyvolvo]

Troy Sexton showed how to make one back in 2007 in Popular Woodworking. I found it years ago after I had knocked myself out building something similar. Funny how much you learn when fabricating one of your own! It would have saved me a bunch of time, thought.

Here's the link I have:
How to Make a DIY Dovetail Jig for Less Than $20