In our December Issue of the Journal, Field Editor Chris Marshall reviewed a unique subset of dovetail jigs. But we thought our readers might like a more comprehensive list of the dovetail jigs currently on the market. Click through for a spreadsheet Chris compiled of all the jigs that we could find, along with some vital statistics for each model.

There are many projects that require the milling of pockets. Antique game tables nearly always had dished-out areas for candles and game chips . Signmakers often raise letters by removing the background around them, and all sorts of serving trays, bowls and stands are dished out to provide a rim for keeping things in.

One of the easiest ways to cut clean and tight-fitting box joints is with a table saw, using a dado blade and a sliding jig.