As with every tool purchase I anticipate it seems like I wrestle to the earth's end with the frustration of decision and this one is not coming any easier. And on the same note I usually come here for advice and help in trying to arrive at what would work best for me. The membershipship of this forum is the best there is and I have the higest respect for the knowledge and friendship of you good folks.
I have one last tool I would like to add to my shop before feeling I have a fairly complete realm of WW tools. That tool is a router dovetail jig. Yes, I know I need to cut a few by hand as well and I will do that and soon. I have a medical condition that fatigues muscles with repetitive motion and so I must budget my physical spending wisely, the condition is know as Myasthenia Gravis if any of you are familiar with it. Mine is under good control, but I still have to be careful and it forces me to rely more on power tools than neander although I wish it were the other way around. Back to the real question.
I would like to do casual dovetails on drawers and possibly a few small boxes and other items as I venture into some "real" projects soon. WW in my case is pure hobby and I anticipate no heavy production use of this machine. I have tried to stay around mid-point in the $ I have invested in my tools and I am very satisified with that level. I have been looking and researching dovetail jigs for some time now and have about decided on the PC4212. I would like to make both half blind and through dovetails on a medimum to small scale. The price is right and it seems to get good reviews from what I have read.
What is the genereal concensous among you in the know. Would this machine work well in my case. Does anyone here have one and if so, how do you like it? I know it is not a D-4 which would be overkill for my needs and ability. I just need a nice, simple and easy to use jig that will make good quality dovetails on a casual basis. Is there a better choice in this price range that I have not explored?
Any help and advice you can offer will be very greatly appreciated.