Q: What saw does this guide work with?
It is designed for use with a quality Japanese dozuki saw.
50T0205 - 1:5 Dovetail Guide
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A licensed modification (by British master craftsman David Barron) of the Veritas patent, these guides make quick work of achieving accurate, consistent dovetail joints. Made from anodized aluminum, each guide features recessed rare-earth magnets covered by a low-friction coating to ensure that the saw blade stays securely aligned during cuts. Using the guides with a quality Japanese dozuki saw, woodworkers can easily make dovetails ready for fitting right off the saw, without the need for trimming the tails or pins.
Where the guides contact the workpiece, a replaceable high-friction layer keeps the guide firmly in place. This reliable hold eliminates the need for clamps, allowing the guide to be quickly repositioned from cut to cut.
With five standard dovetail angles – 1:4, 1:5, 1:6, 1:7 and 1:8 – the range of guides provides options depending on the desired strength of mechanical lock and visual preference.
Commonly used for softwoods due to the stronger mechanical lock, a 1:4 ratio produces a narrow-looking joint that highlights contrast between the pins and tails. While a 1:8 ratio yields a more traditional profile with subtle visual appeal, it is generally used for hardwoods that do not require as firm a mechanical lock.
To complement the dovetail guides, we also offer 45° and 90° saw guides separately.
All are perfect for the craftsperson who relies on hand tools or works in small spaces.
It is designed for use with a quality Japanese dozuki saw.
A 1:4 ratio gives the strongest mechanical lock and is commonly used for softwoods, while a 1:8 ratio gives a more traditional, subtler appearance and suits hardwoods that don't need as firm a lock. The ratios in between let you fine-tune the balance of strength and appearance.
No – a replaceable high-friction layer on the underside grips the workpiece on its own, so the guide can be repositioned quickly between cuts.
Yes, the guide's magnetic alignment keeps the cut accurate enough that the tails and pins are ready for fitting without further trimming.
45° and 90° saw guides from the same Barron line are available separately to complement the dovetail guides.
| Materials | Aluminum |
| Compatibility | For Japanese dozuki saws |
| Includes | Saw guide |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Veritas-Barron Dovetail Saw Guides
A licensed modification (by British master craftsman David Barron) of the Veritas patent, these guides make quick work of achieving accurate, consistent dovetail joints. Made from anodized aluminum, each guide features recessed rare-earth magnets covered by a low-friction coating to ensure that the saw blade stays securely aligned during cuts. Using the guides with a quality Japanese dozuki saw, woodworkers can easily make dovetails ready for fitting right off the saw, without the need for trimming the tails or pins.
Where the guides contact the workpiece, a replaceable high-friction layer keeps the guide firmly in place. This reliable hold eliminates the need for clamps, allowing the guide to be quickly repositioned from cut to cut.
With five standard dovetail angles – 1:4, 1:5, 1:6, 1:7 and 1:8 – the range of guides provides options depending on the desired strength of mechanical lock and visual preference.
Commonly used for softwoods due to the stronger mechanical lock, a 1:4 ratio produces a narrow-looking joint that highlights contrast between the pins and tails. While a 1:8 ratio yields a more traditional profile with subtle visual appeal, it is generally used for hardwoods that do not require as firm a mechanical lock.
To complement the dovetail guides, we also offer 45° and 90° saw guides separately.
All are perfect for the craftsperson who relies on hand tools or works in small spaces.
Choose an option to view item availability.
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