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Porter Cable 77240 24-Inch Omnijig Joinery System | 
 enlarge | Brand: Porter Cable
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $1,029.86
Buy New: $598.00
You Save: $431.86 (42%)
New (5) from $598.00
Rating:  3 reviews
Media: Tools & Hardware
Size: M
Shipping Weight (lbs): 78.8
Dimensions (in): 44.2 x 19.5 x 14.6
MPN: 77240
Model: 77240
UPC: 028877558332
EAN: 0028877558332
Release Date: March 24, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Adjustable finger template enables user to cut variable-spaced half-blind and through dovetails | | • | Fix-spaced, half-blind dovetails can also be cut with a single pass of the router on this versatile jig | | • | Adjustable, split finger design allows user to change both position and width of the pins for the chosen joint style | | • | Pre-assembled and factory set to minimize user set-up time | | • | Durable base design allows for clamping or bolting directly onto work bench |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The single-lever clamping mechanism lets you hold the board in position with one hand while clamping it with the other. | 
Machined, textured top and front surfaces work with the clamping mechanism to hold boards in position during operation. | A New Addition to the Omnijig Product Family
Porter-Cable does it again -- expanding its industry-leading lineup of top-selling Omnijigs with this dovetail jig joinery system. Almost any project that requires the joining of two boards is a candidate for the sturdy, visually appealing dovetail joint; and the Omnijig is just the powerful machine to create it. The consistent and quick dovetail is a great alternative to the more labor-intensive manual methods of joining; and now it's easier than ever. Is the Omnijig Dovetail Jig Joinery System Right for You?
This 24-inch capacity model has an adjustable finger template that lets you replicate the look of traditional hand-cut dovetails with variable spacing -- and it also offers the potential for fixed spaced pins and tails in a single pass. Great for beginners and seasoned professionals alike, the 77240 is designed to be easy-to-use and exceptionally versatile. Construct drawers, cabinets, and custom furniture -- or use this tool in a craftier capacity for chests, jewelry boxes, benches, and book shelves. Key Features and Product Highlights at a Glance
Ready to work right out of the box, the 77240 comes pre-assembled and set by the factory for minimal user hassle. And don't let the high-end functionality fool you -- this machine boasts color-coded, on-board instructions that provide tips, suggestions, and clear guidance that's easy to follow. 
Pre-set router bit depth gauges eliminate the need to take measurements. | 
'Set & Forget' template stops and bit depth gauges allow fast and repeatable set-up. | 
Adjustable finger template lets you replicate the look of traditional hand-cut dovetails. | 
Color-coded, on-board instructions provide clear user guidance as well as usage tips. | - Template Positioning Stops
The convenient 'Set and Forget' template positioning stops ensure that the various templates are located correctly on the jig, minimizing user error and saving time for future projects. These stops come pre-set by the manufacturer, but they can be easily adjusted to meet your specific needs. With just a few simple adjustments, you can set the stops to match any project on your workbench. - Router Bit Depth Gauges
The Omnijig's preset router bit depth gauges eliminate the need to take measurements before getting started on your project. These preset depth gauges place the bit to the correct depth quickly and accurately, for a wide variety of applications and board thicknesses. Just like the stops, these depth gauges can be easily adjusted to meet your particular needs -- and they'll provide the same consistent joint fit time and time again. - Stabilizer Bar
The integrated stabilizer bar helps protect the template and router bit from damage by keeping the router from tipping while in operation; and it deflects chips downward for a cleaner work environment. This feature doesn't just secure the machine, it keeps your work area tidy for better visibility while you're on the job. - Textured Surfaces
The Omnijig's machined, textured top and front surfaces work together with the clamping mechanism to make sure that the boards are held firmly in position during operation. They grip without marring, and offer true stability while you work -- so you'll never need to worry about losing control of a project, no matter how vigorous the task. - Single Clamp Lever
With some joiner systems, you feel like you need a third hand to work all the knobs and levers at once -- but not with the Omnijig. The Omnijig's single-lever clamping mechanism lets you hold the board in position with one hand while clamping it with the other, so there's no need to juggle boards and tools. 
The Omnijig is designed for use by professionals and hobbyists alike. | Warranty
Porter-Cable warrants this professional power tool for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. This company will repair or replace at its option any part or parts of the product and accessories which prove to be defective in workmanship or material during the warranty period. This warranty does not apply to repair or replacement required due to misuse, abuse, normal wear and tear, or repairs attempted or made by any entity apart from an authorized service station or service center. What's in the Box
The 77240 includes jig base, 24-inch variable finger template (77241), instructional DVD featuring Norm Abram, left and right template stops - A4, B1, C1; Dovetail Bit - D4; Straight Bit - S2; seven template guides - G0, G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G6; router bit depth pod, dovetail set-up guide, square screwdriver, wrench, two o-rings. Porter-Cable's Commitment to Excellence
Manufacturing a full line of power tools, equipment and accessories, Porter-Cable makes a product for every situation. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a casual weekender, you can always find a Porter-Cable tool that's right for the job. From new home construction to building maintenance, and from farms to upscale woodworking -- Porter-Cable provides true power and rugged performance for any occasion.
Product Description
Enjoy the same innovative features of the 16" Omni Jig on a larger scale and with even more capability. Cut variable-spaced half-blind and through dovetails with the 24" adjustable-finger template which allows you to set the position and width of the pins for whatever joint you choose. A convenient "Recipe" card outlines everything you'll need for a particular material thickness and application. Includes everything accompanying the 16" jig, plus 3 additional template guides. And with the optional half-blind template (sold separately, Rockler# 22329)you can cut gorgeous half-blind and sliding tapered dovetails in a single pass.
Additional Omni-Jig features:
Stabelizer bar for enhanced router control and chip-deflection.
Single-hand clamping system for easy set-up.
Includes 7 template guides and a dovetail bit
Can be clamped or bolted directly onto work bench.
Solid steel and alloy construction.
Includes instructional video featuring Norm Abram.
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| Customer Reviews:
 The New Omni Jig October 31, 2007
Harold L. Phillips (New york)
1 out of 17 found this review helpful
I have Talked to Porter-Cable , And they assured me the jig has not been take out of production. The release date shold bein nov. 2007,but nothing is set in stone.
I finally have this jig! October 20, 2007
Jon Preston (Dublin, Ohio United States)
27 out of 33 found this review helpful
Well, after months of waiting, and several projects that needed dovetils, I finally have this jig. The overall fit and finish of the jig is acceptable. It is well thought out, and well made up to a point. My only quibbles would be:
1. The variable finger template was poorly assembled which resulted in it being bowed along its length, and the two end castings were not of uniform thickness. There was actually about .065" of bow, and this resulted in a pretty imprecise mounting on the machine, in particular since the end castings are used for a reference in setting router depth for through dovetails, this was unacceptable! The assembled aluminum castings were bowed both across the length and width. This was caused by the machining, or lack thereof, of the two halves of the aluminum castings on each end of the template. The steel bars did not fit into these halves when assembled, and the castings are held apart, and actually bowed. The interior of these castings had some casting nipples still in place where they mate with the steel bars, and the castings themselves were actually deformed in every direction by the factory assembly against the bars which didn't fit. I first had to re-flatten the castings in a precision vise, and then machine the bar mating surfaces inside the castings flat. With several trials of reassembly and additional machining, I was able to reassemble the ends of the templates to a uniform thickness, and surface flatness. I reduced the nonlinearity of the template to less than .010" in all directions, which was quite an improvement.
2. The mounting bars (where the template and stabilizer bar are mounted) were not parallel to each other or the horizontal surface of the jig. The right was 0.1 degrees up at the outside end, and the left was up 0.4 degrees. The left bar outer tip was about .07" higher than the right side mounting bar! This resulted in an inability to flatten the template against a piece of wood, and having the stabilizer bar up above the template fingers surface by about .010" on the left side, which interfered with the router base making contact with the template on the left side. I had to remove the mounting bar on the left side and shim it to become parallel to the right side bar and the horizontal table of the jig. That leveled the stabilizer bar and made it parallel to the template in both possible mountings of the template.
3. The stabilizer bar itself was also bowed across its length about .020". I elected to simply flatten it against a 36" lapping table. I also added a pair of UHMW strips on the mounting surfaces of the stabilizer where it meets the mounting bar, and the result is an easier assembly and a stabilizer which is parallel to the template and about .005" below the template surface throughout its length. It now provides more reliable router base support which will help eliminate cutting errors caused by router tipping near the ends of the template fingers.
4. I was a bit disappointed that the machine came with such a limited number of stops and router bits. I need it to cut some through dovetails in a cabinet carcase with .875" thick material, and I can't use it without purchasing extra stops and bits. Guess what.. those accessories aren't even available yet!
5. The through dovetail router bit depth setting bracket was not mounted correctly on the machine frame. It mounting screws were actually only partly in the bracket, and I had to remount the bracket correctly, and reset the depth stops. Of course, since they had been originally set with the bowed template at the factory, I would have needed to do this anyway, but it still shouldn't have happened.
You may have guessed that I'm a perfectionist when it comes to these tools, but its worth it in the end. Once these things are set up properly the results are worth it. A precise joint every time with little effort. Those jig and template errors of up to .070" I corrected are pretty noticable in an assembled dovetail joint! A little attention to detail now will save a great deal of frustration in the future. Of course this degree of inaccuracy is common to almost every woodworking machine I have ever purchased. I've ended up tuning them all. The factory assembly is rarely as accurate as I can achieve myself, and they end up out of alignment due to shipping as well. Buy some digital calipers, some machinests squares, a depth gauge and some precision straight edges and start looking at your machinery. You'll find a lot of room for improvement!
In order to fully utilize its capabilities, you'll need to shell out a few hundred $$ extra to buy all the other stops and router bits. The extra jig fingers for the small variable through and half blind joints is over $200 by itself!
I've done a test cut with some 3/4" maple scrap, and the result was very good. The joint was a bit too tight, but that is easily corrected by a 30 second adjustment to the factory setting on the stop. I've uploaded some photos to show my first test cut. The pins and tails are about .020" proud of corner surfaces, and that is how many people will want to use it. I'll probably adjust it for a more flush fit that will require less sanding, and preserve the assembled dimensions of the pieces I've cut.
Overall I'm still glad that I got this jig, since it is quite a bit nicer and more capable than anything else on the market (including the leigh), but the steep price after including all the accessories I'll need, and seemingly endless delays in getting the jig and accesories, are annoying.
 What's Up With This Jig? October 20, 2007
Mark Roth (Shakopee, MN USA)
8 out of 47 found this review helpful
I have a copy of a press release from Porter Cable announcing with great fanfare the arrival of their 77240 24-Inch Omnijig - Dovetail Jig Joinery System. It was to have become available in early 2007. I was excited, as I'm a big fan of their product line, and have wanted a dovetail jig with adjustable dovetail spacing capability for some time. Later, as I visited the Porter Cable website, I noticed the available date had changed to August of 2007. As August approached, I went to their site again, anxious to see when it was scheduled to begin shipping. This time, the jig was no longer anywhere on their links to new products. I couldn't find a mention of it anywhere.
So, I e-mailed Porter Cable and asked why it was being delayed and whether it would eventually be available. The answer: the jig was not available, and there was no expected date for shipping.
Just in case, I signed on at Amazon to be notified if and when it became available. I just opened an e-mail from Amazon that says the jig is now ready for shipping. As I visited their site, I read that it usually ships in 4-6 weeks, and is being sold by Amazon.
Great, I thought, until I scrolled down the page to read the answer to the question as to whether the product had been discontinued by the manufacturer was a big fat Yes!
Sure wish someone could tell me what's happening with this thing. I've resigned myself to the fact that the best thing to do is go with the Leigh, a jig that receives rave reviews from just about anyone who has used it...
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