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Usually ships in 1 business days | | | | | | Ideal for woodworking, furniture and cabinet making, the Porter Cable 4216 12-inch dovetail jig kit enables cutting a wide variety of joinery for drawers, boxes, and furniture. This package includes a template 4211 for half-blind, rabbeted half-blind and sliding dovetails, the 4213 template for through dovetails and box joints, and the 4215 template for miniature through, miniature half-blind dovetails, and miniature box joints.  Durable, single-piece steel base design requires no assembly (view larger). Able to accommodate stock from 1/4 to 1-1/8 inches thick, this jig's heavy-duty cam-type clamps with sandpaper-backed locking bars provide a firm grip of wood. On-board instructions provide clear user guidance for the various applications and machined aluminum templates provide superior cutting accuracy and long-term durability. Its router bit depth gauge allows users to set bit depths without measuring and its durable, single-piece steel base design requires no assembly and allows clamping or bolting directly to the work bench. Warranty This Porter-Cable tool is backed by three-year limited warranty covering any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship (from the date of purchase). It's also covered by Porter-Cable's one-year free service contract, where Porter-Cable will maintain the tool and replace worn parts caused by normal use--for free. What's in the Box Porter-Cable 4216 deluxe dovetail jig combination kit with jig base; three templates (4211, 4213, and 4215); four router bits (43776PC, 43743PC, 43014PC, and 43777PC); four template guides (42037, 42040, 42046, and 42054); two lock nuts; wrench; operating instructions  On-board instructions provide clear guidance for various applications
(router not included; view larger). |  | 4216 Deluxe Dovetail Jig Combination Kit
At a Glance: - Includes 12-inch dovetail jig plus three templates
- Template alignment lines and router bit depth gauges allow for quick, easy set-up
- Durable, single-piece steel base design requires no assembly
- Clamps or bolts directly to work bench
- Accommodates stock from 1/4- to 1-1/8-inch thick
- Three-year limited warranty; one-year free service
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| | Product Details | | Product Weight: | 37.0 pounds | | Package Length: | 22.5 inches | | Package Width: | 11.75 inches | | Package Height: | 10.38 inches | | Package Weight: | 36.5 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 26 reviews |
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| | Features | Includes template 4211 for half-blind, rabbeted half-blind and sliding dovetailsIncludes template 4213 for through dovetails and box jointsIncludes template 4215 for miniature through and half-blind dovetails, and miniature box jointsTemplate alignment lines and router bit depth gauges allow for quick, easy set-up; Router bit depth gauges allow user to quickly and accurately set the depth without taking measurementsIncluded with jig: templates, two lock nuts, wrench, and instruction manual
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83 of 83 found the following review helpful:
 Easy and Pretty Good Looking Joints. You can't beat it for the money Jan 10, 2007
By Barry L. Anderson
"Barry"
I have a Jointech cabinet makers system to do dovetails, box joints, etc. etc. Learning to use that system was a real headache. It does a fine job and the joints look great, but because of the difficult process of making a through dovetail I thought I would get a jig to help me out. I would use the jig for the through dovetails and the Jointech for everything else.
My first attempt with the 4216 met with great results. A few minor adjustments and it was turning out joints which looked nearly as good and were just as tight as a system I had spent well over a thousand dollars on.
What is the trade off? Well, the 4216 is limited on the types of joints and sizes you can make. You can do 1/2 and 1/4 inch box and dovetails, both through and blind types. You can also do rabbeted blind joints. With a little imagination you can do variably spaced dovetails ... and they look pretty good. Last but not least, you can make sliding dovetail joints.
The joints ARE fairly basic ... they don't have the "handcrafted" look of the expensive system. You can see the rounded sockets on the inside of the blind dovetails. The sizes of the joints are pretty limited ... only 1/2 and 1/4 inch. But if you want a quick dovetail/box joint with a less expensive piece you are buiding with almost zero hassles, this is the jig to get.
For less than $200 you can begin to make these joints. The setup is easy. There are even depth guages on the jig to help you set the depth of your router bit. Instruction are clear and detailed. The jig is very well built and will last a lifetime. I find myself using it more and more ... even for the blind joints. I've developed a few tricks to improve the looks of the joints ... by rabbeting the inside of the side piece a tiny bit to hide the round end of the socket. Really, for the price you cannot get a better made, better working or easier to use system.
57 of 58 found the following review helpful:
 Way Better Than I Expected Apr 28, 2009
By AgedWireHead
Porter Cable makes quite a few dovetail jigs; enough that the choices are quite confusing, especially if you find some of the discontinued models somewhere. Currently they make two lines of jigs, the 4200 series that I am reviewing here, and the new Omnijig Joining System. The differences boil down to this:
1. The Omnijig costs about twice or more than the 4200 series.
2. The Omnijig will machine wider boards.
3. The Omnijig has some really slick convenience features.
But this does not mean that the 4200 series is inadequate for most woodworkers. It is easy to use, sets up and adjusts easily, and in the 4216 model will do a lot of different joints. These include 1/4 and 1/2 inch dovetails, half blind and full, box joints, and a sliding dovetail joint.
The 4216 is wide enough to joint the sides of almost any drawer. It won't do the sides of a deep chest. Here is my take on this: If you have plenty of room and a lot of money and intend to make a lot of chests, by all means buy the Omnijig. You won't be sorry. However, if you primarily want to make standard size drawers and will only make a few chests with dovetail corners, purchase the 4200 series. I would prefer to hand-cut the dovetails on chests anyway, as the handwork makes the chest look better to my eye.
Prepare to cut at least one test joint when you first get this unit--and for each of the different joints your model will make. The 4216 makes all of them, but even if you buy the simplest unit, you can add the templates for the remaining joints.
It isn't tricky to adjust things, and they give clear indications of the direction to adjust to fix problems (loose or tight joints) in the instructions.
One thing I particularly appreciate is that this jig will put dovetails on plywood that is thinner than 1/2 inch. On a previous jig I owned, this required all sorts of efforts, a huge amount of thought, and very tricky sequencing. The instructions are clear, and the results worked first time and just as easily as full thickness.
Some other items you might want to know:
1) considerable "blow-out" can occur when routing these joints. Make certain that all cuts are adequately backed up with scrap. The instructions tell you this, very clearly, so take our word for this and do it.
2) This unit will cut very nice box joints. I don't like to cut box joints with a router, I prefer the table saw, but I could see benefits for using this method on longer boards.
3) This unit will cut a sliding dovetail joint. It is a pretty neat joint, and far easier to cut than the hand-made jig I used before.
4) The instructions provide an interesting method to cut skip-tooth joints that look a little more like a hand cut joint, but this unit does not have adjustable fingers. Buy the Omnijig if you want to do a lot of that and don't want to hand cut the joints. I prefer to cut the beautiful joints by hand.
5) There are a lot of parts to the 4216. You will be surprised when you unpack them just how many. After assembly, you cannot repack the pieces in the box using the styrofoam without disassembly. However, after discarding the packing materials and adding a plastic bag or two, all of the pieces will fit into the shipping box. I recommend building a small box to keep everything in, just about the same size as the shipping box. It is a great project to practice using the jig. I made mine from scrap and it is very convenient.
6) Make certain that the plywood you use for drawer sides, etc. is void free. That is, you don't want to run into "air" in the middle of a dovetail joint. You can fix the problem by inserting a "dutchman" but it isn't worth it. Pay for the better material.
I love this tool. It isn't as great as the Omnijig, I admit, but it is a lot smaller and easier to store. Unlike every other jig (except the Omnijig) it is realy easy to use and the instructions are clear. You can get going in minutes.
One warning: if you have a Bosch router, as I do, and want to use it with this tool, purchase the BOSCH Templet Guide Adapter, RA1100 (2 610 995 080) which permits installing the PC-style template guides in the Bocsh "twist-click" base. The 4600 series comes with PC-style template guides. The provided bits use are 1/2 inch diameter shafts except for the 1/4 inch template, which has 1/4 inch diameter shafts bits. Use the provided template guides and not the Bosch equivalents.
And as a parting comment, this is a great excuse to purchase a second router. Having two routers set up makes cutting a lot of joints a whole lot easier and with greater precision and repeatability. You do not need a plunge router for this tool.
Bosch RA1100 Threaded Router Template Guide Adapter
30 of 30 found the following review helpful:
This machine is fun Feb 19, 2007
By Sawdust Charley
"S.C.P."
I loved woodworking in High School & after 35 years decided to have my own shop & get back into woodworking ( one of those mid-life things).I bought this & a Porter 890 router. Both awesome tools.The instructions are easy to use. Most everything you need to know is on the machine.
My first open dovetail joint actually fit very well. The mini dovetail template is a gotta have ,so go ahead & spend a little extra to get this & not the 4212 jig. Small jewelry boxes with open dovetail joints are very classy. With is set up you can turn out great joints in no time!
18 of 18 found the following review helpful:
A great deal on a great tool Apr 18, 2011
By Established 1970
I've been hand cutting box and dovetail joints, and decided to cheat and buy this jig. I started out with the mini template installed and blew some 1/2" cherry to bits trying to cut box tails. Several attempts later, I was able to produce a perfect joint. A few tips I've learned are below.
1. Scrap wood behind you work to prevent blowout is an absolute must. With brittle woods like cherry, support the wood on the ends as well (the top and bottom of the drawer piece). This is best done by cutting scrap of the same thickness as the work to a dimension that matches the spacing of the template you're using (this varies from the reg. to mini). This way, the addition of the support wood doesn't give you odd tail spacing. Alternately, hand cut the end pieces when using brittle or highly figured wood. I used the router to mark the last tail, but didn't cut all the way through. Then I sawed the lefthand tail by hand. This worked out just fine.
2. I had 2 routers, a Craftsman and a Hitachi. Neither of these will accept the industry standard P-C inserts. While this was the perfect excuse to go buy a DeWalt plunge router kit, spending $200 I hadn't planned on spending was a bit of a bummer. Make sure your router will accept Porter Cable inserts. If it doesn't, Then you can get a PC 690 on amazon for about $150, but I found the routers at Lowe's were less expensive than on amazon. Not surprising I suppose, if you consider that even if they say "free shipping", it has to be paid for just the same.
3. To cut box joints you'll need a straight bit that is not included in the kit (dovetail bits are included). Get the best up spiral bit you can afford! I can't over-emphasize how easy it is to blow out brittle or figured wood when cutting with the mini template. I had some bits from a "kit" that were actually pretty good bits, but, when I spent as much on a single 1/4" straight bit as I had spent on the bit kit, it was a night and day difference.
4. Lastly - patience. This is not a dovetail cutting machine. It is a tool and, like all tools, you must learn to use it. Don't take this out of the box and immediately start to make a chest out of $14/bf wood. Plan on spending the first weekend figuring out how to set it up, and the next weekend figuring out how to fine tune the joints. If you do this, you will not be frustrated by the learning curve, and this is I think ample time to get good at using this jig.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
One of the best dovetail jigs Jan 25, 2009
By M. Keene
"NW Woodsman"
Excellent tool. When compared to other jigs that I have checked out, this tool rates near the top. Its not a Leigh, but its also half the price, yet with the exception of not being able to adjust each individual tooth on the fixture (which may be a blessing for me), it has all the strength, intelligent design, and superior material and workmanship of the top of the line dovetail jigs. Packaging was very good. This is the kind of tool you can expect to last a lifetime and it does great dovetails without a long learning curve.
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