DJ-12 Half Blind Dovetail Jig

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This video shows the basic setup and use of the Baladonia DJ-12 Half Blind Dovetail Jig.
Dovetail joints are as traditional to woodworking as you can get. Years ago, cabinetmakers would saw these by hand and clean them with a chisel but with modern technology comes a much quicker and easier way to create dovetails.
While dovetails are quite specialized and only generally used for ornamental purposes these days, you can create simple but stunning boxes of many shapes and sizes using the Baladonia Dovetail System.
Being a Baladonia Tool, the dovetail system is quick and easy to setup and you’ll be finishing your first dovetails in less than half an hour!
The Baladonia system comes standard with a 1/2in half-blind template for the most simple of joints that can also be used for assembling drawers. Also available are a range of templates that are more attractive, interesting and unique for that extra wow factor.

[@dollyhorton2579]

Fabulous! Thank you even though this is an older video. I watched several, and they all sucked. Nothing but complaining about how bad the jig was, and/or not explaining all the reasons for doing things like spacing, how to space, where to place the boards, etc. I wish I had watched your video first. I bought the jig on clearance the other day, and I am a total beginner. I appreciate your clear and thorough explanations.

[@LordNemoTGH]

This is, by far, the best video on setting up this jig that I've found. Thank you.

[@faizelrahimankhan3483]

Awesome,very clear and precise

[@watermain48]

Nice demonstration, thanks for sharing it.

[@timbeconaus]

Hi Bill. We have recently produced three new videos on this jig and you may find them even more help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYCzqJyaiNBqesk kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6jWXqd6aLp9jas kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGPJcp-ApdaMl6c ▼

[@stevevesotsky6849]

This is brilliant, thank you! Could you please tell me which bit I need for my plunge router?

[@johnzarollin2749]

Great vid, very informative on the setup. Just a comment about cutting direction. Seems it depends on the hardness of the wood used whether a right to left or left to right pass is used with these jigs. Such cuts are serial inside cuts which are usually done in a clockwise, or left side to right side motion across the jig. The cutting edge of the bit can't dig into or drag. The dress cut can be done right to left where the chance of grabbing and dragging is nil.

[@zoesu6929]

It is cool, never seen it before.

[@fidelnexo]

muito bom! very good!

[@l.george7517]

Because of the adjustability of the top finger plate assembly be sure to maintain the 3mm clearance each time you place the wood into the jig, otherwise each drawer will be a different size than others and not square.

[@BobZed]

This jig and the Grizzly jig and the Woodstock jig and the Harbor Freight jig all appear to be the same. You can buy different combs from Grizzly if you want something else than 1/2 dovetails. Harbor Freight manual is crap but you can download the Woodstock jig as a PDF from various sources and it is pretty good. There is a good setup video for the Harbor Freight version on KZbin.

[@timbeconaus]

Thanks Bob. We have recently updated this video with these three: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYCzqJyaiNBqesk kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6jWXqd6aLp9jas kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGPJcp-ApdaMl6c ▼

[@xw6968]

A little more happy talking and less robocop and its fun to watch😁👍🏻

[@ldwithrow08]

If I have a lot of drawers of a single size to make, I "mass produce" dovetailed pieces out of 1x12 lumber of appropriate length, then rip to whatever height I need. I can produce several shallow drawers out of one set of four boards.

[@davidmark4182]

I know im asking randomly but does anyone know a tool to log back into an Instagram account..? I was stupid lost my login password. I appreciate any help you can give me

[@caspianlouis3109]

@David Mark instablaster =)

[@davidmark4182]

@Caspian Louis i really appreciate your reply. I found the site through google and I'm trying it out atm. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@bristolred5]

@@davidmark4182 A shovel will probably work , if not , try standing on an ironing board while throwing tea bags at it (underarm).

[@ernestomeneses2891]

La plantilla es muy acertada jenial.

[@Revolver.Ocelot]

Wow this looks like it's very complicated and a lot can go wrong.

[@timbeconaus]

Hi Robert. Thanks for your comment. Like many things in our lives, this jig does take some getting used to. But once mastered makes beautiful dovetails! We have since created another video on our channel about this jig and it may help you out a bit more. Check out kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYCzqJyaiNBqesk Hope it helps! Thanks for watching.

[@rauldiazsr.795]

Estimado hermano, seria muy util para los que no hablamos ingles, que usted hiciera un programa para los hispanos. Me regalaron la maquina, pero he podido apreciar que hay que tener conocimiento sobre algunas medidas que no logro ententer. Gracias de antemano. Un abrazo,

[@gilbertoolvera195]

Buenos días si me pueden decir cuánto cuesta una máquina de estás

[@luisalbertoburdiles4301]

Hola fantástica la herramienta para hacer la cola de Milano en donde se puede adquirir, con el valor favor enviar dirección, soy de Chile Valdivia.

[@davidrocha3042]

Está herramienta la encuentro en CDMX 👍

[@cliffcarlo180]

Very clear and precise instructions. So much so that I am now definitely NOT getting one.

[@davidcadman2182]

The Leigh TD330 Through Dovetail Jig is a little t easier

[@320roscoe]

can you take those piece and make a 32" wide boxe not just 6"

[@antonioitaborai]

muito show como comprá uma maeteira dessa?

[@2002adeabraham]

Nice work, I tried what you did but my wood piece was tearing apart. I was wondering if you could tell me the speed of your router and other tips to achieve your quality of work Thank you

[@johnzarollin2749]

Could be a quality issue. Best bits (and tools ) as you know are made of quality American or Japanese steel. They stay sharp especially when using the hardwoods. Chinese steel is CARRRAAAP.

[@philhenderson8125]

what is the maximum size dovetail that can be made and what is the maximum router bit that can be used on this jig....Oh ...and can a trimmer router be used....cheers

[@tmwest1983]

Can you use a dremel with this or does it have to be a router?

[@esfoussie.1800]

Hello Does it fit with festool of2200? Thanks for the video

[@codycore]

Thank you for this video. I'm having some problems and hoping you can help. I have this jig and the bit that you listed in a previous comment. Upon setting everything up, my pins are too wide for my tails and I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. I've tried raising and lowering the bit, but it doesn't seem to be helping. What am I doing wrong? I can provide some pictures or a short video if that helps. I have several different guides with the jig (1/2, 9/16, 7/16). Thank you for your time, I'm hoping you can help.

[@timbeconaus]

Hi Cody. Perhaps our three new videos on this jig might help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYCzqJyaiNBqesk kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6jWXqd6aLp9jas kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGPJcp-ApdaMl6c ▼

[@italomicheloni9498]

e' possibile avere le istruzioni in lingua italiana?

[@joeslaven9331]

Can you please tell us the thickness of the aluminium comb, and the setting of the router bit depth from the router base to tip of the bit?

[@davidmcgrath6507]

The bit height should be 9/16

[@robertomelo5547]

HOLA AMIGO. COMO SE LLAMA ESA HERRAMIENTA? GRACIAS SALUDOS DESDE ARGENTINA

[@styret]

Hey. Thanks for the video! I just bought one like these from Lee Valley and I can't figure out how to set it up. I wanna do through dovetails and can't figure even where to start. I'm trying to follow the manual but reading about it just messes my mind up. Do you know anywhere I can find a video on this? Oh, and one more thing, what do I really do with the router guide? How can I get it to fit with my router? Lots of questions here... thanks a lot!

[@BobZed]

Search KZbin for Harbor Freight dovetail jig. It's the same thing and there is a good vid.

[@timbeconaus]

Perhaps these three new videos that we have produced may assist you... kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYCzqJyaiNBqesk kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6jWXqd6aLp9jas kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGPJcp-ApdaMl6c ▼

[@rousseausteph]

Ou puis-je acheter le gabarit à queue d’aronde ? Le commentaire et en français please help me

[@maui-maui4011]

And so you can save your time.

[@eddielloyd13]

I'm getting one for making my own bee hives...

[@timbeconaus]

These three new videos that we've recently produced may help even more, Eddie. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYCzqJyaiNBqesk kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6jWXqd6aLp9jas kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGPJcp-ApdaMl6c ▼

[@HUNZY-qo3cv]

How do you get proper length of final piece

[@احمدم]

If possible, the size of the device I am from Egypt and the product is not available to us and I need it yesterday I am a wheelchair on a wheelchair and help me in the work so much, please accept the sizes. Thank you

[@philipperevol2483]

Thanks a lot for your demonstration but where can I find the right drill?

[@timbeconaus]

Hi Philippe. You will need a good hand held router from your local woodworking tools retailer.

[@victorgalazmella8395]

how i can buy the router bit? how is the specifications for router bit with bearing

[@timbeconaus]

Hi Victor, For some reason the Comments section wasn't working on my browser but is all good now - sorry for the slow response. You can order the bit with bearing by going to our dovetail bits page and choosing the DT-143-BQ - www.timbecon.com.au/routing/torquata-jointing-bits/dovetail-jointing-router-bit Hope this helps. Thanks,

[@jean-mariepincanon7906]

victor galaz mella j'ai des vidéos de robot car poli

[@timbeconaus]

Hi Victor. Perhaps these three new videos on this product may help out a little: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYCzqJyaiNBqesk kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6jWXqd6aLp9jas kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGPJcp-ApdaMl6c ▼

[@rochmadsyaifudin5027]

Where i can buy that tools?

[@14jan141]

super!!! 👍👍👍

[@timbeconaus]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ricoalbury]

What degree bit did you use ?

[@zitroc1]

I buy Woodstock International Inc Dovetail Jig To use it you have to buy a piece that is not included (Guide bushing) and is very difficult to find and buy. Just hapend with the Woodstock brand, other brands come with everything included. It is frustrating.

[@timbeconaus]

Are you sure you can't just buy the router bit with bearing on the shaft? We sell them but also available in the CMT range (818.142.11B).

[@zitroc1]

I Write to Woodstock inc and they give to me only this company Contacting Grizzly Industrial, a mail order company, at 1-800-523-4777. I call to them, but they havent I return the Wiodstock dovetail jig and buy other of better brand. I write from Cancun México.

[@miguelangelgutiertezpalaci6151]

Cuánto cuesta esta guía

[@jorgevazquez946]

Hola muy buena herramienta soy de México donde puedo adquirirla por favor dame alguna dirección a qui en CDMX gracias

[@arieloxitape]

Hola Jorge, busca en mercado libre mx, Maquina Para Hacer Cola De Milano Une Madera Hembra / Macho, cuesta mil trescientos pesos mx

[@jorgevazquez946]

Gracias, de verdad que me interesa mucho y te mando felicitaciones por tus vídeos y saludos estaremos en contacto y cuentas con mi suscripción y que además agradezco que me contestarás nuevamente gracias.

[@tellalkader4860]

Je voudrais en francais le commentair

[@tanhle7034]

ở đâu bán vậy

[@unklejon4690]

Good grief I have had one of these under my workbench for about 20 years - used to be sold by Axminster I think. Got to be honest I have never successfully used them in all that time as people say it’s afar to complex.

[@timbeconaus]

Thanks Unkle Jon. We have an updated video on our channel that explains in simple terms how to use this jig. We hope it helps. Check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYCzqJyaiNBqesk&lc=Ugwzeum0hUr32BFrt894AaABAg

[@malcolmhodgson7540]

Mine is used to collect dust, has done for at least 20 years.

[@1habicher]

This would have to be the very best money can buy. How much is it? Is it available in Australia or worldwide? Who makes it? If I was a bit younger than You sold me! At 80y I have to think 5x!

[@timbeconaus]

Hi Richard. You can find the jig this jig on our site here at this link www.timbecon.com.au/joinery/dovetailing/12in-dovetail-jig We also have three new videos on it that may even assist you further: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYCzqJyaiNBqesk kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6jWXqd6aLp9jas kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGPJcp-ApdaMl6c ▼

[@boardshortgolfer]

Hi, please clarify how to adjust the tightness of the fit. Should I lower the router bit to loosen the fit?

[@davidmcgrath6507]

Lower to loosen heighten to tighten

[@bronwyngreen119]

Please sort your videos into playlists to make it easier to find what you want

[@timbeconaus]

Hi Bronwyn. We have recently done that, and thank you for your suggestion. We have also recently produced three new videos on this jig that may assist you further. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYCzqJyaiNBqesk kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6jWXqd6aLp9jas kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGPJcp-ApdaMl6c ▼

[@SWhite-hp5xq]

Heighten to tighten.. lower to loosen?! Do you mean the router bit? I thought you need to reduce the amount the bit sticks out to loosen the fit?

[@timbeconaus]

Perhaps these three new videos that we have recently produced may assist you further: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYCzqJyaiNBqesk kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6jWXqd6aLp9jas kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGPJcp-ApdaMl6c ▼

[@paulremolina8788]

Tadaaa. The end...

[@philippepoiret617]

C'est bien. Il sait se servir d'une defonceuse. Pour le reste, les explications pratiques laissent à désirer.

[@guybartlett9587]

Subbed

[@daykin6984]

Is this just for half blinds or can through dovetails be done

[@simhopp]

yes, if you have dovetail bit that is longer than the thickness of the wood.

[@timbeconaus]

Hi Daykin6984! Perhaps these new videos on our channel may help kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYCzqJyaiNBqesk kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6jWXqd6aLp9jas kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGPJcp-ApdaMl6c ▼

[@bringbackkooga]

Heighten to tighten and lower to loosen! What are we heightening? I bought one of these jigs, can't get a tight fit, what am I doing wrong?

[@timbeconaus]

+Tony bones Heighten the router bit (when looking at it pointing up towards the roof) or lower to loosen (in other words move it back into the base of the router). Hope this helps.

[@jonathaningram7529]

Once you've heightened or loosened the router bit and got a good fit, subsequent new pieces run through the jig will be different to the first correct (since the router bit has changed position)? So, is the aim to get the test pieces fitting perfectly and then the combination of both the jig setup and the router bit height should be able to be used at a later date to get the same perfect fit?

[@timbeconaus]

That's exactly right - get the first test piece setup with the correct cutting height and then run all work pieces through the jig to get it all to fit together.

[@jonathaningram7529]

Thanks for that - is there a way to specifically set the router bit height/depth? I mean instead of guessing and adjusting the router bit height based on the test piece, straight up just setting the correct depth.

[@timbeconaus]

Not really, I know that customers will use previous samples to set the height of the bit to be correct within a certain margin of error and then will adjust to suit a new specific work piece thickness. The issue is that slight variations in thickness will mean slight variations in the bit height that needs to be set so you still have to run a test piece every time you work with a new height to get it spot on.

[@juliocesarvalienteramirez4163]

Can you show how it is on the inside?

[@timbeconaus]

Thanks for your question. This video may also help you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYCzqJyaiNBqesk

[@philipdevenish9416]

What an absolute nightmare! Never have used a dovetail and after seeing this never will.

[@agentalf2502]

What is your recommendation for setting the fence please?

[@timbeconaus]

Could you be a little bit more specific in your question?

[@davidmcgrath6507]

You said nothing about fence setting the bit height should be 9/16”

[@joeyeve2643]

Good video, but I wouldn't call it simple. Looked pretty involved to me.

[@timbeconaus]

Thanks Joey. We actually have three more recent videos that help wit this jig. The first of them can be seen at kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYCzqJyaiNBqesk Perhaps they may help you a little.

[@niksaglavic7752]

what is the size of bearing on the dovetail bit?

[@timbeconaus]

It is 12.63mm - just shy of 1/2in 😉

[@abbasmughal5306]

how mach this set

[@timbeconaus]

You can see the item, along with other related videos here: www.timbecon.com.au/joinery/dovetailing/12in-dovetail-jig

[@queenbvanity727]

That looks so complicated And so confusing.. I rather pay more then going through all that adjustments

[@theungoliant9410]

There are steps missing.

[@timbeconaus]

Perhaps these three new videos that we have produced may help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYCzqJyaiNBqesk kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6jWXqd6aLp9jas kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGPJcp-ApdaMl6c ▼

[@hayrettintekingunduz801]

Hello very nice video L m want buy this mashina for table mi Can you give mi informoiosn

[@timbeconaus]

Check description

[@user-gm1cx5dt1g]

Отлична вещь,толькоц цена от 200 евро в россии

[@shannonamend]

Do it yourself, go to woodprix and learn how to make it.

[@davidcadman2182]

I thought that the purpose of a jig, it's to make things easier. Way too complicated for me. The depth and tightness of the cut should be automatic, not hit and miss until you get it right

[@Mastering3d]

round DOVETAIL wtf

[@BobZed]

Yep. You'll never see that when the pieces are assembled. Way easier than the hammer and chisel construction method.

[@utherpendragon6955]

You probably should not have added the sound from the router. It's to loud and I cannot hear your voice

[@timbeconaus]

Yes it is a little hard to hear. The subtitles are pretty accurate though :-)

[@FakeNews_Ignored]

Too many adjustments.

[@mrk1075]

Just cut two pieces of wood at 45 degree angle on the table saw, glue and nail, and there, you have it. this dovetail stuff is to much fooling around.

[@afcnutts]

mrk107 yes sure....and after a few weeks of using your method the drawer will get apart. If you don't know anything about woodworking please be quiet, what you have seen in the video is the strongest joint that you can use

[@LastDeadman]

Miter joint with only glue and a nail lol, very weak jointery. Dovetail is very strong and durable and doesn't need a damn nail

[@timbeconaus]

These three new videos that we've produced may help out a little: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYCzqJyaiNBqesk kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6jWXqd6aLp9jas kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGPJcp-ApdaMl6c ▼

[@mohammedrashid1056]

The dovetail joints are solid joint long lasting

[@MAGAMAN]

Wow, this is terrible. Is this the same piece of crap that Harbor Freight sells? I'll be buying the Porter Cable jig, which requires a fraction of all the fiddling this thing does with better results.

[@Mikeymoz1]

Things like this is why the industry standard is a load of shite! What about hand tools?

[@KaiserCipi]

Totally inaccurate: about 3 mm . . . And you need 4 hands to adjust but even than it's not sure you've done it right. One more thing: Who makes drawers out of 3/4" stock?! Really?! There are infinite better systems on the market than this junk. Choose better than DJ-12!