- Accommodates 5/8 in., 3/4 in. and 1 in. thick stock
- Automatically centers drill bit
- All in one kit
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6Questions
Q:What is the country of origin?
by|Jun 3, 2021
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Q:Will this work with 1/2" stock?
by|Jan 24, 2020
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Q:Can i drill holes for cam screws and locks with this kit?
by|Nov 14, 2019
3 Answers
Q:Does this dowel kit come with a carrying case? If so what’s it make of?
by|Oct 30, 2019
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Apr 2, 2022
Good but don't trust the arrows
My first dowels were mis-aligned, and then I noticed that the small registration arrow is off center. How crazy is that? It is easy enough to ignore the arrows and sight through the hole; so for the remainder of my dowels were spot on. The collet and set screw are very hard to tighten, and kept coming loose. But even with these problems, I found the jig to be very useful and convenient.
The metal frame and collars are robust enough to use a hand drill.
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May 9, 2020
Don't buy!
The guides are off by 1.5/32". So when you assemble your pieces, they are off by 3/32".
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Sep 28, 2018
Terrific time saver! I was hesitant to spend $30 for just one project, but my homemade jig was we...
Terrific time saver! I was hesitant to spend $30 for just one project, but my homemade jig was wearing out and I needed something fast so I took a chance on this product. Was I ever surprised at how much better it was from my homemade jig and so easier and faster to use. My "good" rating instead of "excellent" is because the drill collars were of a newer design that pinched the drill bit. However, it DID NOT even get close to squeezing/pinching tight enough to be of any use. I used a 3/8" pipe nipple and a washer to limit the drill bit depth instead! Awesome product, otherwise! (The included dowel pins seemed to be smaller in diameter than anticipated, so I would recommend not using them and buy a separate pack of dowel pins.
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Feb 4, 2014
Drill Stops not square & set screw comes out
I purchase for some furniture repair the alignment mechanism is good. However the drill stops do not mount square to the drill bit and the set screw comes out of the stop before it reaches the drill bit.
Eve it you mount it on the recessed flute the stop isn't square. The stop needs to be longer to keep it square to the drill bit. See attached pic top is General #841 and lower is an old Craftsman / General bit and drill stop.
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Nov 9, 2023
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Oct 18, 2023
It works well. A little awkward the first few times but, gets easier then it’s just natural.
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Response from General ToolsOct 19, 2023
We appreciate the positive feedback you recently submitted on your General Tools purchase. For nearly a century, General Tools has been a recognized leader in the design and development of precision specialized tools. We pride ourselves in delivering the PRECISE tool for the job. Thanks again for your product review. We are pleased that you are satisfied with your General Tools purchase!
Aug 7, 2023
Don't use the marking guides!
It's a nice set that comes with everything you need. I like that it clamps to the wood, but I don't like that the offset from the edge to the hole is fixed. I couldn't center a dowel on the edge of a 1.5inch board. Also, when I was using this for edge-to-edge joints, the marking guides are not right. When you turn the tool around to mark the other edge, the misalignment is doubled. The end result is about 1/16th of an inch off from left to right, but the top surface lined-up accurately.
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Response from General ToolsAug 14, 2023
We are very sorry that you are not completely satisfied with your purchase. We appreciate the time you took to write this review. We would like to assist you with your issue. Please call 800-697-8665 Ext 1603 or email us at techsupport@generaltools.com. We will be more than happy to resolve this issue for you.
Jul 19, 2023
1st time doweling so I don’t have anything to compare to. I think it will do what I need.
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Response from General ToolsJul 19, 2023
We appreciate the positive feedback you recently submitted on your General Tools purchase. For nearly a century, General Tools has been a recognized leader in the design and development of precision specialized tools. We pride ourselves in delivering the PRECISE tool for the job. Thanks again for your product review. We are pleased that you are satisfied with your General Tools purchase!
Jun 27, 2023
Absolute garbage
You buy a jig because you want to rely on its accuracy, this jig is nothing but accurate. The holes don't line up. The drill bits are not straight. The collar doesn't stay put no matter how hard you tighten the collar screw (drilled right through my finished table top). The fact that Home Depot still sells this is insane. It is pure garbage!
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Response from General ToolsJul 5, 2023
We are very sorry that you are not completely satisfied with your purchase. We appreciate the time you took to write this review. We would like to assist you with your issue. Please call 800-697-8665 Ext 1603 or email us at techsupport@generaltools.com. We will be more than happy to resolve this issue for you.
Jun 14, 2023
The instructions are very poor , for the price point...
The instructions are very poor , for the price point it’s average.
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