Review of the Keller Dovetail Jig

Dovetails are one of the nicest and tightest wood joints available. For over 5000 years, mankind has known how to create the dovetail joint. In early Egyptian burial tombs still among the ancient pharaohs, lies the still intact and nearly seamless dovetail joints, on sarcophaguses, boxes and woodworking. The ancient Egyptians new that this woodworking joint was seamless and timeless, lasting longer than early glues and nails.

With their early tools of bronze hammers and chisels, early woodworkers toiled away for hours, checking and rechecking dimensions, slowly chipping away wood until the seam was flawless and perfect.

If you've ever made a dovetail joint before, you know that it is difficult at best without a jig. Using a hand chisel and handsaw is even worse, if not impossible. By using a metal jig and router with a dovetail bit, you can create dovetails and blind dovetails with ease and precision with the Keller dovetail jig.

The Keller dovetail jig is an all aluminum and alloy professional jig that is top of the line quality. This must have jig is for serious woodworkers and apprentices alike. With several models available in a variety of sizes and prices, at Keller, you'll find the right jig for the right job and price. From 1/8" to 1 ½" thick, the Keller dovetail jig series has got you covered.

Whether you're working for fun or money, the Keller dovetail jig series is one of the best in the field. Endorsed by some of the greatest woodworkers (Norm Abrahm) of all time, the Keller dovetail jig can easily and precisely create any size dovetail you need.

There are two separate series in the Keller dovetail jig line. The pro series jigs are built job-site tough from aluminum alloy and are mainly used in production work and by professional furniture makers, cabinet makers, and woodworkers alike. These powerful jigs are built to last and come with a 20 year warranty. These are priced from between $250 and $550 for a set of two.

The Keller journeymen dovetail jig series are built for the hobbyist and beginning woodworkers. These single back to back jigs are made from less expensive ½" phenolic plate. These only have a one year warranty but are more modestly priced starting at $150 and going up to $250. The sizes are smaller in this series as well, ranging from 1/8" to ¾" thick dovetail joints.