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Review on πŸ› οΈ Milescraft 1311 Joint Pro: All Steel Self-Clamping Doweling Jig with Guide Bushings (1/4 in., 5/16 in., and 3/8 in.) - Professional Quality by Derrick Feliciano

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Disappointing - 3/4 inch wood setting (I use 1 inch).

Disappointing - comes in a kit for 3/4" lumber but can be supplied with spacers for other thicknesses. Update: Includes installation for 1" thick lumber. Since this jig didn't easily center the dowels, I wouldn't waste my money. I thought I'd buy precision, convenience, and easy movement of the fixture. As I needed a jig for a specific job In 5 minutes I have several of these in the store. I feel cheated and cheated because nowhere on the Milescraft website has this centering problem resolved. To center the 1" wood gauge you must remove the 4 screws that holding the plastic spacer with the rubber spacer, and inserting an approximately 3/64" spacer in its place. I used a Simpson Strong Tie TP35 (3 1/8" x 5") that I have in cut two pieces to replace the 2 washers removed The metal plate is too thin to use 4 screws so I used double sided tape The metal plate is sold at Home Depot for 92 cents Ge enter TP35. Home Depot's search box will take you straight there.

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  • Consistent test results
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  • Out of fashion