Dove tail Jig

[Dr. Tim-Boone]

This is what i had in mind..... the .050' was just an example( I couldn't rmember my metric conversions  )...  I usually use a 1/16" drill as my guage..... I will try the 1/32". Thanks!!

I use Acer's method with two additions.   I made a stop the fits over the hacksaw blade, and I use a dovetail file from Brownells.  The file is safe on two sides so that you only cut one surface at a time.   The stop is just a piece of 1/16" sheet folded in half and tightened around the blade with screws.  I set the depth of cut at 1/32".   My max depth is .040" when finished.   I try to keep it as close to 1/32" as possible.  The chisel raised dovetail makes this possible.  Also, a die sinker chisel for removing the remaining material after the hacksaw cuts, really speeds things up.  

Mark E.

[westbj2]

Another variation of a dovetail chisel.  Have had this tool for about 25 years and find that once the flat slot is cut, I can chisel out the dovetails in less time than it takes to set up the mill.   Made of 1" material and about 8" long.  Notice that it has horizontal and vertical stop adjustments but I seldom use the horizontal stops.  Works best with a 2 lb. hammer.
Jim