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Quick verdict
Choose the PORTER-CABLE 4216 Dovetail Jig, Super Jig if you want covers through dovetails, half-blind dovetails, and box joints in one jig -- the most versatile. Choose the CMT300 Universal Dovetail Jig if you'd rather have extendable rail system handles wide carcases and table aprons beyond the base capacity. Overall we rank the PORTER-CABLE 4216 Dovetail Jig, Super Jig higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Dovetail Jig 2026 list.
Winner overall: PORTER-CABLE 4216 Dovetail Jig, Super Jig
PORTER-CABLE 4216 Dovetail Jig, Super Jig vs CMT300 Universal Dovetail Jig compared
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Bottom line
Choose the PORTER-CABLE 4216 Dovetail Jig, Super Jig if you want covers through dovetails, half-blind dovetails, and box joints in one jig -- the most versatile. Choose the CMT300 Universal Dovetail Jig if you'd rather have extendable rail system handles wide carcases and table aprons beyond the base capacity. Overall we rank the PORTER-CABLE 4216 Dovetail Jig, Super Jig higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Dovetail Jig 2026 list.
Best OverallPorter-Cable
Covers through dovetails, half-blind dovetails, and box joints in one jig -- the most versatile
- Through and half-blind dovetails
- Box joints
- 12-inch capacity
- Multiple templates
✓ Pros
- Extendable rail system handles wide carcases and table aprons beyond the base capacity
- Italian CMT engineering with tight template tolerances
- CMT jigs are used by professional furniture makers who cut dovetails daily
- One universal jig body covers through, half-blind, and box joint templates
✕ Cons
- Significant learning curve before producing consistent joints
Best PremiumCMT
Extendable rail system handles wide carcases and table aprons beyond the base capacity
- Through and half-blind dovetails, box joints
- Wide capacity via extendable rails
- Italian-engineered aluminum body
- Multiple joint types
✓ Pros
- Extendable rail system handles wide carcases and table aprons beyond the base capacity
- Italian CMT engineering with tight template tolerances
- CMT jigs are used by professional furniture makers who cut dovetails daily
- One universal jig body covers through, half-blind, and box joint templates
✕ Cons
- Significant learning curve before producing consistent joints
FAQ
Common questions
Which is better, the PORTER-CABLE 4216 Dovetail Jig, Super Jig or the CMT300 Universal Dovetail Jig?
Choose the PORTER-CABLE 4216 Dovetail Jig, Super Jig if you want covers through dovetails, half-blind dovetails, and box joints in one jig -- the most versatile. Choose the CMT300 Universal Dovetail Jig if you'd rather have extendable rail system handles wide carcases and table aprons beyond the base capacity. Overall we rank the PORTER-CABLE 4216 Dovetail Jig, Super Jig higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Dovetail Jig 2026 list.
What is the difference between the PORTER-CABLE 4216 Dovetail Jig, Super Jig and the CMT300 Universal Dovetail Jig?
The PORTER-CABLE 4216 Dovetail Jig, Super Jig stands out because covers through dovetails, half-blind dovetails, and box joints in one jig -- the most versatile, while the CMT300 Universal Dovetail Jig stands out because extendable rail system handles wide carcases and table aprons beyond the base capacity. The trade-offs differ too: the PORTER-CABLE 4216 Dovetail Jig, Super Jig's ma in caveat is that setup time is longer than simpler single-purpose jigs, and the CMT300 Universal Dovetail Jig's is that significant learning curve before producing consistent joints.
Is the PORTER-CABLE 4216 Dovetail Jig, Super Jig worth it over the CMT300 Universal Dovetail Jig?
For most buyers, yes: it's our #1 pick. Consider the CMT300 Universal Dovetail Jig instead if setup time is longer than simpler single-purpose jigs is a deal-breaker for you.
Who should buy the CMT300 Universal Dovetail Jig instead of the PORTER-CABLE 4216 Dovetail Jig, Super Jig?
The CMT300 Universal Dovetail Jig suits buyers who want the best overall package, while the PORTER-CABLE 4216 Dovetail Jig, Super Jig is best for buyers who want the best overall package.
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