Sears 16 in professional or PC4212 DT jig

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any advise?

Thanks!

[MikeMcCoy]

This months issue had reviews of 10 different jigs but I don't recall if the Crafstman was one of those. The 4212 was rated fairly close to the Leigh though.

[LCHIEN]

This months issue had reviews of 10 different jigs but I don't recall if the Crafstman was one of those. The 4212 was rated fairly close to the Leigh though.

Which magazine, Mike - was it the March '07 edition of Wood ?

[MikeMcCoy]

I just got it yesterday and didn't check the issue date. It's the one that had the blanket chest on the cover.

[LarryG]

I think he means the Nov/Dec issue of Fine Woodworking:

http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworki...fw_187_056.asp

I thumbed it on the newstand, but didn't buy it since I already own the P-C 4212. I just got a new WOOD the other day and don't recall a DT jig test in it or any recent issue.

EDIT: Ah, I stand corrected ... I just looked at the WOOD web site, and now realize there IS a DT jig test in the latest issue.

For the OP: going from what I can see online of the Craftsman, it appears to be a 16" version of the same basic, older-style 12" or 18" jig offered by Porter-Cable (their old style, not the new 4210/4212 series), Rockler, Grizzly, Hartville Tool, Harbor Freight, etc etc etc. Unless you need the 16" width, IMO the 4212 would be a better choice as it is a more advanced model with some really handy features. Normal price is $150; some have caught it on sale for as little as ~$115-120. Since the 4212 will allow you to remove the template and make dovetails of theoretically unlimited width, that negates the one advantage the Craftsman appears to have.

[Jeffrey Schronce]

I absolutely love my 4212. I tired another model prior and ended up throwing it away. The 4212 is awesome. Go onto PC's website and check out the Basic and Advanced Manuals for the 4212. They are quite flexible.