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Grizzly G1874 Improved Dowling Jig | 
 enlarge | Brand: Grizzly
Category: Home Improvement
Buy New: $31.95
Media: Misc.
MPN: G1874
UPC: 690550018749
EAN: 0690550018749
ASIN: B0000DD0TG
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Automatically centers itself on round, square or irregular shapes. Handles stock up to 2" thick. Drill-hole sizes are 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16" and 1/2". Six hardened steel bushings are provided: 2 each of 1/4", 5/16" and 3/8". You can drill two identical parallel holes without moving the jig. Easy to use!
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 Disappointed July 18, 2008
G. Beal (Garland, Utah)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This tool was a real disappointment, the first thing I noticed were two screws holding the twist mechanism in place which was an obvious after thought. I could easily live with that but as I began to drill dowel holes I discovered that the white marks on the tool that were needed to line the tool with the project did not extend all the way to the bottom of the jig thus requiring a certain amount of guessing. Still, something I could probably live with but when I drilled the holes and the self centering jig did not center the holes but was anywhere from a 32nd to a 64th of an inch off, (requiring the jig to be rotated to the other side and a second hole drilled in the same position but on the opposite side) I became disappointed. I was going to return the tool but the company, Grizzly Tools, has a very rigorous return policy requiring the tool to be returned in the same condition it was received, impossible if the tool is used. Moral of the story, I will never buy from Grizzly again.
 Good stuff at a good price. January 31, 2008
Gary L. Iverson, Sr. (Boise, Idaho)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I just received my jig and was immediately impressed with the simplicity and quality of this unit. I would expect to use this for a very long time and experience excellent service from it. For the price, you can always ask for more, but this is of the highest quality you can find any more and is well made. For the price this is a very good tool! This is a well made, clean, simple, easy to use tool fo high quality materials!
Thanks Grizzley for a good tool.... that makes 3 good experiences in a row for me with Grizzley. I look forward to buying more with the Grizzley tool name on it in the future.
 Works well, with sufficient care December 29, 2007
Alan S. Mazer
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The title says it all. I've made a bunch of joints with this jig and they almost always turn out very well. However, there are a few things to watch out for. The piece you're doweling really needs to be clamped. When you tighten the jig around the wood, the clockwise rotation of the clamp will sometimes turn the jig slightly on the wood (clamped or not), giving you a slightly non-perpendicular hole; double-check this before you drill. It's sometimes a little difficult for me to line up the jig's marks with my own marks on the piece, but again, with sufficient care, it works fine. The manufacturer recommends using brad-point bits, but I've had no trouble with regular bits. In short, the jig is very helpful and can be used to make great joints, but you need to take your time and use some care.
You get what you pay for November 28, 2007
L. Algren (New Carlisle, OH USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Having been satisfied with Grizzly machinery & tools in the past, I took a chance on this inexpensive jig. First, the ganged holes on one end are not drilled parallel to each other. Second, holes are not bored squarely to the face. Third, the clamping action is so sloppy that it can't center itself perfectly every time.
I could go on, but you get the point. This is a less expensive copy of a much better jig on the market. I shimmed mine with masking tape until it is useful. Still, I must shake my head and laugh at myself for buying this.
Pretty good October 16, 2007
U. Hoerhold
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
The jig works well and is easy to use. It's not as precise as I had hoped. The holes are not centered as precisely as I would like.
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