I was watching a lot of videos on how to us the Porter Cable Dovetail jig. I bought it in 2008, and used it once a long time ago. I was watching the setup videos and found one of a jig to center the side piece, so you can set the edge guide. I had been using a ruler to adjust for center. Sometimes I did really good others time not so good.
I took the chance and bought the centering jig. Now I can set it up and have the boards centered in just a few minutes.
I bought it off Esty.
Centering Jig
Setup gauge for the Porta Cable half Blind dovetail jig
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Re: Setup gauge for the Porta Cable half Blind dovetail jig
#2I have the MLCS version of the guide. Centering is the way to go; using the side guide that came with the unit was always iffy and required repeated test pieces to get right.
Re: Setup gauge for the Porta Cable half Blind dovetail jig
#3
Thanks for posting the photos, Mike. They really help to illustrate your point.
Ellis