Eleon - Self Centering Dowel Jig with Elongated Jaws and Extra Wide Clamp - Precision Woodworking Made Effortless - Lasting Craftsmanship - Durable Aluminum Alloy Dowel Drill Guide (Blue)

I first ordered a cheaper dowel jig from another vendor on Amazon, and did not like that one. The jig was so sharp on the edges that handling it was very unpleasant, I felt I would cut/scrape myself constantly. I returned that jig and got this one due to the many good reviews and it was so worth it.This jig is very nicely smooth on the edges, which made handling so much more pleasant. This was much larger and heavier than the previous jig I got; that seemed to be the result of substantial quality material and larger capacity- it worked very well. I like the wide capacity jaws. I actually liked that it was wider and larger as it seemed to be more stable and easier to position correctly on the work piece. I also really liked that it came with instructions on how to calibrate the jig if necessary. The jig came correctly calibrated. I am happy to pay more for a quality product that will be useful for many years, not just become junk when I need to tackle a bigger/more important project in the future. What especially made it worthy of a review was their great customer service.I had problems with the 3/8 drill guides, and at first, was confused that I could not contact them directly via their webpage (it would redirect me back to amazon). So I messaged the company through Amazon and James, the agent who responded, was so great. He was polite and prompt, and immediately responded that he would send me out another set of drill guides. The set he sent me arrived quickly, but they accidentally gave me 3 of the 1/4 inch guides and only 1 of the 3/8 inch guides. I contact James again, and he immediately apologizes and sends me out another set! I offered to pay for an additional set and he said they don't have it set up to buy replacement drill guides but that they would be happy for me to contact them if I have any issues in the future. Thank you James! And having contacted them more than once, I believe him. I am really glad to have a quality product backed by a quality company who are responsive and helpful. So this turned out to be a great investment in my tool box! I also liked that it came in different colors so I can find it quick amongst my other tools.I've just used this jig to add extensions to the back of the Ikea billy bookcase (to make it deeper). This jig was great, and my project finished wonderfully- no screw holes or fasteners visible, all with the dowels and woodglue! It's turned out beautifully and we're so pleased. This jig made it possible and efficient, and I look forward to using it for other projects in the future.

Pros: Easy to set up and use. Accurate holes. High quality design.Cons: Alignment markings could be more visible. Drill bit collet difficult to keep secure.Not really a con, but work pieces need to be firmly held or placed in a vise as drilling creates significant wobble.I highly recommend this product!

Fantastic! All metal parts and very accurate. I used this jig to make Plantation shutters, which required great accuracy of doweling. Using this jig, I produced a very professional result, quickly and easily. I wish I had found this years ago. Very good value for money and very good quality and very easy to line up drill holes accurately so both sides of wood match perfectly. Can be used on projects, big and small, and varying thicknesses of wood. I highly recommend this jig.

Overall I’m pleased as the two projects I’ve used this jig on have come out nice. I have a few pros and cons.Pros:-Aluminum and threaded rods seem to be good quality.-Dowel holes are straight-Pieces in my project fit tightly togetherCons:-It seems my jig was a return because the 3/8” threaded adapter had deep scoring marks on the inside where someone else had run a drill bit through it.-Sometimes no matter how tight I got it clamped, there would still be some slop in the center piece and my hole would end up off the centerline I started it on.-Not sure what the threaded inserts are rated for but after about 30 holes drilled, the drill bit felt loose, indicating that the walls of the insert were being thinned by the bit. This led to dowels having a loose fit.Tips:-Having a new sharp drill bit is critical. A brad tip bit is best as it will give the bit a little bite when starting.-Drilling into end grain seemed to go much smoother than edge grain for me. This may have been more about the wood type (white oak) than the jig.-Use the oak dowels that have splines vs. the spiral ones. The ones I got had a much more snug fit.

This Dowel jig exceeded my expectations. I’ve had others in a similar price range and no longer use them, because accuracy saves money and is the most important aspect, especially when using expensive wood species, as there’s no room for errors. It is clearly built to a high precision, no sloppiness in its moving parts whatsoever, very accurate in its alignment, hefty in its weight, and well packaged. The company stated that they are considering selling replacement inserts in the near future, as there’s no doubt that the screw in inserts will wear down with repeated drill bit usage. The jig itself should last a lifetime of use, as long as you take care of it and treat it as the precision instrument it clearly is.Furthermore, Amazon sent me a returned used item, and the inserts were worn down. I contacted the manufacturer and spoke with Ryan who quickly rectified the issue. Bravo!! Another reason to purchase this jig.

The jig is simple to use due to the preformed center lines.

Works great

Should have gotten a self centering jig years ago, it makes it so much easier. I have been using an old school jig for the last 40 years. This is so much faster. And eliminates those pesky "off by just a smidgeon" problems. Very sturdy construction and everything fits snuggly. If you aren't using a self centering jig get one you won't regret it.