Dovetail bit selection help

[Mike Wellner]

I have the older style Porter Cable, and Im very confused which freud dovetail bit to buy, two different cutterhead lengths, both in 1/4 shank.
I have both the Milwaukee and PC templet set. Makita 2 1/4 router combo.

Now which cutterhead length do I want, I want to make a rectangular box out of either 1/2" or 3/4" thick oak.

(Always looking for the other templates for this older style of PC jig)

Thanks

[Jim Kountz]

Get the one with the longest shank you can get. That was it will work regardless. Cutter length needs to be longer than your stock is thick.

[Jeff Duncan]

If your router comes with a 1/2" collet use it, much better especially when routing dovetails in hardwoods.
good luck,
JeffD

[Joe Scharle]

Only experience I have with PC jigs is a 4212 owned by a friend. His specs require an odd size 17/32 bit. Yours may too.