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PORTER CABLE 7116 Omnijig 24"

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#1 ·
HELP!
I'm considering a PORTER CABLE 7116 Omnijig 24" machine. It has a Half Blind dovetail template, Mini Half Blind dovetail template, Sliding dovetail template and a Finger joint template. The package is missing all of the template guide bushings and router bits. I understand that I should be able to find the router bits.

Are the template guide bushings still available, I'm concerned about this because of the age of the system. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you for your time.
 
#2 ·
Measure the space between the fingers on the jig. You should be able to find a generatic template guide to fit it. The important thing is that the guide fits between the fingers without rattling.

I would have expected the unit would come with a basic set up. Dovetail bits come in different angles so you need to choose which one appeals to you.
 
#3 ·
Search any of your favorite suppliers for “Porter Cable guide bushings”. It comes as a set and will have every guide bushing you need.

The harder part is having a router with a compatible base. Obviously, Porter Cable routers have compatible bases. Some routers may require that you replace the base, other manufactures may offer an adapter to fit Porter Cable bushings to their base.


In woodworking there is always more then one way to accomplish something.
 
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