After watching your video I pulled my Porter Cable dovetail jig off the shelf, blew the dust off it and tried cutting a few dovetails. I’ve had it for quite a while but never used it. To my amazement they turned out just about perfect. Thank you for your very informative video. 😊

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

6 ай бұрын

So glad to hear of your success using it.

This is the best KZread for this porter cable jig. You didn't leave anything out. Thanks

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

5 ай бұрын

Thanks. I have a Playlist for this jig if you are interested

Yours are the best instructions for the Porter Cable jig on KZread. I enjoy mine much more by following your guidlines.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. I have a Playlist for this jig you might be interested in

I just watched the video on 5/11/2024. Thank you for a succinct review of the through dovetail process on this jig. Short, sweet and to the point.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

2 ай бұрын

Thank you. I have a Playlist of videos on this jig if you are interested in checking them out

@monteaustin1006

2 ай бұрын

Anything on the Leigh RT400J for half blind dovetails? I have 5/4 walnut, that I have left 1/2 inch for the half blind dovetail (for the drawer front)

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

2 ай бұрын

@monteaustin1006 No I sure don't. Sorry. 5/4? Man that's thick. I would have to hand cut those

@monteaustin1006

2 ай бұрын

@@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679 Thank you for replying.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

2 ай бұрын

@monteaustin1006 Oh your welcome. I wish I had an answer for you

With your instruction, I put together three perfect drawers today using my jig after years of letting the jig collect dust in the corner of my shop. Your tips took the guesswork out of what was initially a daunting task. Thanks for sharing this clip. This is hands-down the clearest instruction I've seen. Great work. Cheers, Nate.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Nate. I am so glad it was helpful. That's what it's all about. That just made my day.

@adamhetz3839

26 күн бұрын

Same experience here. Thank you!

Really helpful video. 24 minutes seems like a long video these days but yours was as concise as it could be. Thank you for the relevant step-by-step detail and good camera angles.

Pulled my jib out of the closet, watched your video for a refresher, and off to the races. Thanks

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

10 ай бұрын

Good deal! Let me know how it goes

Many thanks for a thorough tutorial. I just bought my jig and this really helps.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Ай бұрын

Hope it helps. I have a Playlist for this jig if you are interested

@rdm1955

Ай бұрын

@@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679 Absolutely - and many thanks (again)

Best video on through dove tails I've seen. Learned a lot. Thanks

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

4 ай бұрын

Thank you. I have a Playlist on this jig of several techniques.

Thank you for the video. Extremely informative. I really like your way of explaining the drawer layout as you cut your dovetails, very easy to follow.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

5 ай бұрын

Thank you

Excellent, concise guide. Thanks Tracy!

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Ай бұрын

Thank you. I have a complete playlist on this jig if your interested

Posted one year ago, and remains the best tutorial available. Thank you for sharing your knowledge in such an easy to understand manner - that alone is a skill set only paralleled by your skill working with wood itself.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dale. Comments such as yours and many others makes it worth while to do the videos. Thank you

Thanks Tracy, Great job explaining the dovetail jig, best i've seen.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Vince

Best video I have seen yet! I would like to ask you to make video of cutting and installing the drawer bottoms. Also video of glue up of drawer sides. Thank you very much for your time making this video 😊

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

I will put that video on my "to do" list. I don't know how long it will take before I can do it. I have several other projects going but I will as soon as I can.

Thank you for taking the time to post this video. Your dovetails looked great and your guidance was extremely helpful to me. I just picked up the Porter Cable 4216 and went through the instructions and for the most part they were okay but your video made it a lot easier to set up. Appreciated from Northern Virginia!!

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

5 ай бұрын

Thank you. Glad it was helpful

Very nice intro to the jig!

Tracy. Best regards from Indonesia. I salute you for an excellent explanation. No unnecessary gossip or showmanship just calm and friendly expert guidance.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir

Tracy , some months back I discovered this Video on the Porter cable dove tail jig. After this among every other on KZread I finally was able to produce decent Dove tail joints. I use this jig so infrequently I always come back here for a quick review. Thanks again for this clear demonstration.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael. I am so glad I could help. Thanks for watching my video.

Just watched your video and dovetails never seemed easier! Thanks for taking the time to make a great tutorial!

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

Very helpful. The manuals are good, but I really appreciate the real world tips.

This the best tutorial on this dovetail jig bar non. I’ve looked at everyone on the tube, there is none better.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for those kind words

One of the best instructions on how to use this jig for drawers, from beginning to the end. Awesome video. Thank you very much.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

9 ай бұрын

Thank you. I have a Playlist for this jig you might be interested in

Excellent video step by step. Getting ready to make drawers today after a few years hiatus in the woodshop. I feel confident I can dovetail like a pro after watching this. :)

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

10 ай бұрын

Thank you. That means a lot. I do have a Playlist for this jig as well

I'm getting ready, thanks.

This is best instructional for dovetail jig. Thank you for your time and sharing.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. It really means a lot

Your video answered all my questions and I appreciate the help! Eager to start actually using this jig. Many thanks!

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

6 ай бұрын

Thank you. That means a lot

As a novice who inherited my dad's tools, including a dovetail jig im trying to figure out, thanks SO much. You should think about starting a woodworking class or school. Your woodworking is great but a lot of guys dont have that and teaching skills, which is a totally different skill. You have both. Just thought you should know

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

4 ай бұрын

Thank you. I have taught wood working. I have a video on my channel coving some of the highlights of it. Thank you for the kind words. Means a lot

Sehr gutes Video, sehr verständlich erklärt. 👍🏻 Habe mein Jig bestellt und bin nun exzellent vorbereitet. Vielen Dank Viele Grüße aus 🇩🇪, Andreas

This is the best video on this jig. Thank you so much for sharing it

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris

Excellent tutorial. Thanks

By the way amigo your video is fantastic, great job!

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Ай бұрын

Thank you. It means a lot to hear that

Wow !! Excellent video on the setup and use of the Portercable dovetail jig - Thank You, saved me alot of time and reduced the learning curve

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark

Thanks Tracy. Great video.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome. Thanks for watching

Thank you for your step by step tutorial of this jig. I bought the jig and found the instruction manual to be poor. I've been burning up material trying to figure it out, even using other you-tube videos and have gotten absolutely nowhere. You, on the other hand, explained everything thoroughly and actually showed how easy it can be. I hope you have some young kids you are teaching the trade to. You are a VERY good teacher!

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Troy for those kind words. I have 5 kids and 3 grandchildren. None of my kids picked up the craft and they are all grown. Maybe my grandchildren will. I have instructed wood working classes before. I love to teach. Which is why I do KZread and maybe one of these years my kids will want to know how to do something and I'll have a video on it and they can let me teach them then.

Great video, just got the 4212 porta cable dovetail kit, thanks for detail in your video, saw your first unbox also

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick. I also have a video on sliding and stopped dovetails using the jig also. Be sure to check that one out as well. Check all my videos out lol. Thank you so much for the kind words

Thanks for a great job explaining how to set up and use this jig.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Lee. I have a Playlist of this jig if you care to check it out

Best video that I have seen on Porter Cable Dovetail Jig. You make it easy to understand how to make dovetail joints.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

What a great confidence inspiring video. I just ordered a jig after watching. Thank you.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for those kind words. It really means a lot

I have owned this jig for several years, after several attempts I could not get the pins and tails even close to alignment. So it sat on the shelf for years collecting dust, After watching this tutorial, I finally made my first dovetail box. Thank you for sharing this video. On another note: i will never purchase another Porter Cable product in my lifetime. Worst customer service I have ever experienced,!

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Rick. I am glad my video was helpful. Sorry you have had a bad experience with their customer service dept. I have several other videos on this jig also if you would like to check them out. There are several joints that can be made with it. Thanks for watching

I've seen many videos on this Porter cable jig and this one is by far the most detailed and understanding. I really appreciate the time and effort you put into this. Now, I can dive into mine. Liked and subbed! Thank you!

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Glad I could help

So thankful for this vid....thanks for posting it.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome hope it was helpful. I have others on this jig as well. I have a playlist

One of the best and total explanations of the system. Well done.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Thanks so much for your detailed video. I just bought this jig and your tutorial was on point! Thanks

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Allen. Happy Woodworking

Great job. Looked at another video that wasn't nearly as simply laid out as yours. Actually just in the process of deciding on the jig. Looks pretty slick. I like it.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I have other videos on this jig as well. Check out the Playlist. You may find it helpful

Subscribed. Best video on the subject I have found. You're a credit to the craft. Thank you for putting this out there.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. I appreciate it

Tracy, excellent video sir. I just received my jig yesterday, and will be giving it a try in the next couple of days. Loved your straight forward explanations and pictures. Thanks for posting. I think I can actually get it done.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you David. Glad I could help. I have no doubt you can get it done

Excellent video; I had not used my 4216 jig since around 2016 and your video is spot on. Thanks

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Thanks very much, you’ve helped me to really understand how to use the Jig, now I don’t have to read the manual😂 Also I like the advice of laying out the drawer pieces that sort of information saves loads of mistakes and time

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad I could help

Excellent video. Thanks!

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Good evening from Auckland, New Zealand. Nice video. I just brought a 12inch Dovetail Jig from Melbourne, Australia should be here in NZ in the about 2-3 weeks’ time and I’m catching up on some video about how to use my jig when it gets here. 🤪🤪🤪

Very nice clear video on how to do this!! Your explanation was so clear and practical that I may be able to remember it!! Thank you!!!!

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Feel free to refer back to the video as often as you need to

Amazingly clear and useful video. You have a gift for teaching. Thanks.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

Fantastic procedural video. Thanks. I really appreciate how you included tips and tricks throughout!

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

10 ай бұрын

Thank you

I just purchased this jig and watched your unboxing and this video and found them to be very informative. I even took some notes as to how to place boards int jig and such. I also have the same Dewalt router and was wondering if I would be able to use the plunge part of it to do these. You answered that as well. Very good videos, thank you very much.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

6 ай бұрын

So glad it was helpful. Thank you for the kind words

Tracy, great video thank you for an easy to follow guide and demonstration, you have clarified for me the best option on rotating the boards for cutting, I was struggling with that on my first few attempt with my new jig.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad you found it useful. Feel free to share

Hi Tracy, I just received the 4216 and your video really helps. Thank you for your time in making it. Hank

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Hank. I'm glad it was helpful. I have a Playlist for this jig of other techniques

There are a bunch of vids on here for the Porter-Cable jig, this is by far the clearest and most informative I've found, many thanks!

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. That means a lot. Feel free to share

Excellent video, especially showing each and every step in detail. Thank you!

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help. I also have a Playlist of other techniques using this jig you might find interesting

Tracy, I gotta echo all the comments I've read on this video. Great job.! Wish I had a shop like that. Looking for more of your videos

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Hit that subscribe button and enjoy. I have more videos on this same jig as well

Your teaching style is very easy to understand. You helped me decide on the porter cable kit for my shop. Thanks

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for those kind words

I learned a ton of information from this video. Thank you for all the detailed information. Can't wait to try my own dovetail joints.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Thomas. Let me know how they turn out

You are the only vid I’ve seen that correctly states to set your dovetail bit depth to the thickness of your tail boards. I can’t figure out how a factory set depth guide would ever account for board thickness like those other vids suggest. You also are the only one who has advised how to creep up on a tight joint by adjusting your pins. No soup sandwich here, you got that straight and I commend you for no BS!!!

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for those kind words sir. Thank you so much and I am glad you found my channel

Thanks for this video. Especially the setting and explanation of depth (gauge) and how to layout and rotate pieces. Did my first dovetail on Porter Cable delux last night as test and will do both regular and minature drawers today!

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

Thats great Michael. Glad I could help. That is the whole purpose of my channel. Have a great day

Thank You for Your Time and Effort in Making This Great Video I really learned a lot.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome Tom

Thank you for this completely detailed setup and use. This was the most helpful tutorial I have found on KZread. Keep up the great work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for those kind words

Great Video!

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

Thsnk you

Great video, I just got the jig and this video will be a great reference to use, thanks.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Glad it will be helpful

Very helpful and well done, thank you.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Joe

This was great. Thank you sir!

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome Jason

Really great patient coaching. Thank you. 🙏

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for those kind words

Great video! I just bought one, should be here in a couple days, but I will be referencing this video when I get started! Thanks!

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve. I have a Playlist of several videos on my channel for different type joints. Be sure to check those out as well. Also a new product for aligning your work piece up by Chad Abrams. They are all in the playlist

@stevesiefken6432

Жыл бұрын

@@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679 Will do, thanks!

I had this jig sitting around a while. Decided to give it another shot after watching this. Thanks for demystifying it a bit. The manual only goes so far.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

I have several other videos on this jig as well. Feel free to check out the Playlist

@PPG9944

Жыл бұрын

@@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679 i am way ahead of you haha

Thank you for this great tutorial video. You saved people do Much monies learning how to do things on their own and be proud in their own work projects. This is the best video on setting up snd so detailed on the entire process.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I am so glad you found it helpful.

Excellent video, well explained.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Excellent video. One of the most explanatory videos in any subject I've seen. Thanks for sharing your experience. Just bought the Jig, and this is what I need to start.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I am glad I could help

Thank you sir. I have the same jig but have not used it yet. Your video is going to be very helpful. Thank you for your time.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad I could help

Great information helped me a lot! I’m just getting into making dovetails and you sir have helped me a ton! Thank you!

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help. That's why I do it

Thank you for pointing out this video as well. Again, Sir, Outstanding! If you aren't a woodshop teacher right now, I reckon you should be. Thank you for doing these! I'll go view the other videos using this jig. Mine shows up Tuesday. So applying what you're teaching will make next week really fun - and hopefully successful!

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

2 жыл бұрын

I have instructed woodworking classes. I have a highlight video on my channel as well from a class i done. I am also a custom furniture builder. Thank you for the compliments David. It means a lot and I am humbled by them.

Great information. Not beginner stuff but executed well for the intermittent to gain new techniques !

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Thanks brother for taking the time to make and post this video to help us out. This jig is a bit intimidating, and i think you have my confidence level high enough to give it a go. Keep up the informative videos.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad I could help.

Good information and great video

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill

Thanks Tracy for the informative information. I'm working my way through the steps to being able to make boxes using the Porter Cable Jig. Started with another manufactures Jig and was not real happy with the results and made the move to the Porter Cable after watching your videos. With the help of your videos I feel I can confidently move on and be successful. Again thanks for the great videos.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. Glad it is helpful.

Thanks so much great help.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

Your welcome Craig

Nice!! I’m buying this Jig and Follow your steps!!

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

You sir are a very good teacher. Thank you.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for those kind words

Thanks Tracy very informative & helpful to this rookie!👍

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

Great video sir... Best I've seen on this jig. Thank you for sharing.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.

Great directional video!! I have made a few coasters learning this jig. The black stopper brackets i found out the hard way. when doing the small dovetails i had to change the black brackets for the gray ones. The layout is absolutely most important. ty again great video your a pro!

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Todd. I really appreciate it

Great video. This will be very useful video down the road when I try my hand at it

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Give it a go. It's a great jig. I'm glad I have it. I usually don't have time to hand cut. Saves a ton of time

Excellent training video. Simple and to the point. I have a much better understanding on how it is done.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

I love the clarity and detail great video.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

I am 62 years old and always wanted to make dove trailed joints and I can't thank you enough FABULOUS very informative

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Gary for those kind words

@drno4955

Жыл бұрын

haha trying it at 70. I've watched a several (over 15) videos on this subject and Hammer Down is the best one ! gotta love his accent.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

@@drno4955 thank you very much

@garynicholls72

Жыл бұрын

@@drno4955 yes I do agree with you, it's so nice when you can get tips and tricks from different trades on things that you always wanted to do

Very helpful thanks for sharing

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. Glad I could help

Great overview of this jig. I have had one for a while and am just getting around to using it. I like how you went through making a whole box. Most videos only show one corner. Most projects have more than one corner.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Awesome video. Very well explained. I will be investing in a dovetail jig soon and this video has already made me somewhat comfortable in trying my hand at it. Two thumbs up brother. 👍👍

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

muy buen travajo sr la pasiencia es algo especial en una persona grasias por el video

Nice video Tracy.. Better than the blooming instruction book! Max

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Max

Excellent video

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Nice Job you have all the details there are not in the manual . Make us all look good !!!! Thanks for you efforts

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim

Great video. I've wanted to buy this jig just wasn't sure about it enough to pull the trigger. I have now fired that shot. Thanks for the input.

@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you