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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 General Tools 861 E-Z Pro Dovetailer II 12-Inch Jig if you'd rather have 12-inch capacity at a significantly lower price than premium jigs. Overall we rank the PORTER-CABLE 4216 Dovetail Jig, Super Jig higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best Dovetail Jig 2026 list.
Winner overall: PORTER-CABLE 4216 Dovetail Jig, Super Jig
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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 General Tools 861 E-Z Pro Dovetailer II 12-Inch Jig if you'd rather have 12-inch capacity at a significantly lower price than premium jigs. Overall we rank the PORTER-CABLE 4216 Dovetail Jig, Super Jig higher: #1 versus #3 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
- 12-inch capacity at a significantly lower price than premium jigs
- Integrated clamps hold the workpiece without bolting the jig to a bench
- Half-blind, through dovetail, and edge-to-edge joints in one jig
- Compact, portable aluminum design for shops w here bench space is limited
✕ Cons
- Fixed spacing -- cannot adjust p in and tail spacing
- 12-inch capacity is smaller than dedicated wide-carcase jigs
Best Mid RangeGeneral Tools
12-inch capacity at a significantly lower price than premium jigs
- Half-blind, through, and edge-to-edge joints
- 12-inch capacity
- Integrated clamps
- Portable aluminum body
✓ Pros
- 12-inch capacity at a significantly lower price than premium jigs
- Integrated clamps hold the workpiece without bolting the jig to a bench
- Half-blind, through dovetail, and edge-to-edge joints in one jig
- Compact, portable aluminum design for shops w here bench space is limited
✕ Cons
- Fixed spacing -- cannot adjust p in and tail spacing
- 12-inch capacity is smaller than dedicated wide-carcase jigs
FAQ
Common questions
Which is better, the PORTER-CABLE 4216 Dovetail Jig, Super Jig or the General Tools 861 E-Z Pro Dovetailer II 12-Inch 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 General Tools 861 E-Z Pro Dovetailer II 12-Inch Jig if you'd rather have 12-inch capacity at a significantly lower price than premium jigs. Overall we rank the PORTER-CABLE 4216 Dovetail Jig, Super Jig higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best Dovetail Jig 2026 list.
What is the difference between the PORTER-CABLE 4216 Dovetail Jig, Super Jig and the General Tools 861 E-Z Pro Dovetailer II 12-Inch 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 General Tools 861 E-Z Pro Dovetailer II 12-Inch Jig stands out because 12-inch capacity at a significantly lower price than premium jigs. 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 General Tools 861 E-Z Pro Dovetailer II 12-Inch Jig's is that fixed spacing -- cannot adjust p in and tail spacing.
Is the PORTER-CABLE 4216 Dovetail Jig, Super Jig worth it over the General Tools 861 E-Z Pro Dovetailer II 12-Inch Jig?
For most buyers, yes: it's our #1 pick. Consider the General Tools 861 E-Z Pro Dovetailer II 12-Inch Jig instead if setup time is longer than simpler single-purpose jigs is a deal-breaker for you.
Who should buy the General Tools 861 E-Z Pro Dovetailer II 12-Inch Jig instead of the PORTER-CABLE 4216 Dovetail Jig, Super Jig?
The General Tools 861 E-Z Pro Dovetailer II 12-Inch Jig suits buyers whose priorities match its strengths, while the PORTER-CABLE 4216 Dovetail Jig, Super Jig is best for buyers who want the best overall package.
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