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Porter-Cable Omnijig--Worth it? Mark Witczak 02-03-2008
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Posted by Mark Witczak on February 3, 2008, 6:12 pm
Hey all,

I'm thinking of taking the plunge on a decent dovetail jig. It looks
like the PC Omnijig has all the bells and whistles to make even me look
good. Now the 24 inch version has been slated for release several times
and now scheduled for sale in late February. Anyone think it would be
worth the wait? The instruction video, starring Norm, makes it look
almost foolproof. Anyone have any experience with the 16 inch version?
Is it worth the $450? Is there anything better out there?

Thanks,
Mark

Posted by Garage_Woodworks on February 3, 2008, 6:17 pm

> Hey all,
>
> I'm thinking of taking the plunge on a decent dovetail jig. It looks like
> the PC Omnijig has all the bells and whistles to make even me look good.
> Now the 24 inch version has been slated for release several times and now
> scheduled for sale in late February. Anyone think it would be worth the
> wait? The instruction video, starring Norm, makes it look almost
> foolproof. Anyone have any experience with the 16 inch version? Is it
> worth the $450? Is there anything better out there?
>
> Thanks,
> Mark

Yes, there is better. Take a serious look at the Leigh D4R. It is the one
I own and use. It also was the "Best Overall" award by FWW in 11/06.
Only a little more expensive than the omni jig and MUCH more verstile. "Buy
once and cry once."

http://www.garagewoodworks.com/tools.htm

--
www.garagewoodworks.com



Posted by mark on February 3, 2008, 6:19 pm
Jeez, talk about timing. I was writing my own poston this topic as you sent
this one in. Look at the 4212 if you need a basic, but well constructed
unit.

> Hey all,
>
> I'm thinking of taking the plunge on a decent dovetail jig. It looks like
> the PC Omnijig has all the bells and whistles to make even me look good.
> Now the 24 inch version has been slated for release several times and now
> scheduled for sale in late February. Anyone think it would be worth the
> wait? The instruction video, starring Norm, makes it look almost
> foolproof. Anyone have any experience with the 16 inch version? Is it
> worth the $450? Is there anything better out there?
>
> Thanks,
> Mark



Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on February 3, 2008, 9:38 pm

> Is it worth the $450? Is there anything better out there?

Only you can determine that. It is not worth it for me, but I don't build a
lot of things that need dovetails. Maybe you do.



Posted by Bigpole on February 4, 2008, 12:19 pm
Have you considered the Akeda? I've heard good things about that jig.
Only thing is it won't cut half blind dovetails in both pieces at one time.
Woodcraft has there older model on sale.
Ted
> Hey all,
>
> I'm thinking of taking the plunge on a decent dovetail jig. It looks like
> the PC Omnijig has all the bells and whistles to make even me look good.
> Now the 24 inch version has been slated for release several times and now
> scheduled for sale in late February. Anyone think it would be worth the
> wait? The instruction video, starring Norm, makes it look almost
> foolproof. Anyone have any experience with the 16 inch version? Is it
> worth the $450? Is there anything better out there?
>
> Thanks,
> Mark



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