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Review on πŸ”¨ SurmountWay Self Centering Dowel Jig: Precision Woodworking Tool for Wide Capacity Dowel Hole Drilling by Eric Rose

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A poor quality tool is a waste of time and money.

This product was not correct at all. Unless it's permanently off. See image. As you can see, there is more distance to the edge of the tree on one side of the hole than on the other side of the hole. This tends to twist the two joining edges out of alignment. Guide bushings are made of low-quality metal and are easily deformed by a drill. Hardened steel should be used. The photo shows a deformed guide after drilling 48 holes. save your money The last guide moves when I put the hole drill in it, which helps move the hole. This tool should have two synchronized screws, one on each side, and a drive pin in the middle. This helps line up the holes, add hardened steel guides and you have a useful tool. Of course, it will cost more, but carpenters pay for quality. So much time wasted trying to compress the parts to straighten the curve, it was ridiculous. Not a happy tourist!

Pros
  • Great price
Cons
  • Nothing