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Sawinery D1 Dovetail Jig

Sawinery D1 Dovetail Jig

$129.00
$129.00
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Create perfect, consistent half-blind dovetail joints for drawers—faster and easier than doing it by hand. With its template-based design and solid construction, the Sawinery Dovetail Jig ensures accuracy and repeatability across every piece.

  • Great for Making Drawers

  • Clean Dovetails

  • Lifetime Warranty

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Highlights:

  • Fast & Easy Joinery

    Much quicker than cutting dovetail joints by hand, with precise results every time.

  • Consistent, Repeatable Cuts

    Template-guided design guarantees all your drawers come out identical, without variation.

  • Heavy-Duty Construction

    Made from rigid, durable steel that maintains accuracy throughout repeated use.

  • Dual Clamping Bars

    Firmly secures your workpieces in place while cutting, for safer, cleaner joints.

  • Full Drawer Frame Support

    Features dual cutting sides—left and right—for matching dovetails across the entire frame.

  • Router-Compatible Design

    Works with any fixed-base router, including compact trim and full-sized models. Includes ¼" shank, ½" dovetail bit.

Videos

  • How to Assemble your Dovetail Jig

    For disassembled dovetail jigs, this video will guide you through putting it together. Follow along and get your jig ready to use in no time!

  • How to Set Up the Dovetail Jig After Assembly

    Rich shows you how to set up the Sawinery D1 Dovetail Jig step by step. Get everything aligned and ready to make perfect dovetail joints with ease.

  • How to Use the Dovetail Jig

    Follow Rich as he demonstrates how to use the Sawinery D1 Dovetail Jig. It’s simple, and you’ll be making strong, beautiful joints in no time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of dovetail joints does this jig make?

This jig is designed specifically for half-blind dovetail joints, making it ideal for drawer construction and cabinet work where the joints are hidden from the front.

Can I use this with a compact router?

Definitely. It works with any fixed-base router, whether it’s a compact trim router or a full-sized model.

What router bit does it use?

It comes with a ¼” shank, ½” dovetail bit, ready to use out of the box. You can also use other ½” dovetail bits with the same shank size if you need replacements.

Is setup complicated for beginners?

Not at all. The process is straightforward, and once you do one or two drawers, it becomes second nature. A setup guide is included, and we’re working on video walkthroughs to help even more.

I’ve never used a dovetail jig before—how do I set it up?

No worries! We’ve got full step-by-step video tutorials with Rich right on the product page. He walks you through the exact setup and first cuts, even if it’s your first time.

How do I align my boards properly in the jig?

You’ll use the dual clamping bars to hold your tail and pin boards at the correct positions on each side of the jig. There are stops, which need to be adjusted, ensuring that the boards are in the right position, side to side, as compared to the template. The videos show you how to line everything up so your joints come out perfectly aligned.

How do I make sure both sides of the drawer are symmetrical?

The jig’s mirrored clamping sides make this easy. You’ll just flip your boards accordingly and clamp on the opposite side to match your layout exactly.

How do I avoid gaps in the dovetail joints?

Make sure your boards are clamped tight, your bit depth is set correctly, and the jig is secured. Test cuts help fine-tune everything—and we cover all of that in the tutorial.