Veritas Dovetail Saw Guide System

Rare-earth magnets embedded in the guide face magnetically attract the saw blade, holding it flat against the UHMW plastic face throughout the cut. This prevents the saw from drifting off the guide face, which is the most common source of angled or wandering dovetail cuts.

Yes, you still need to chop out the waste material between the tails and pins using a chisel. The detailed instructions included with the system give guidance on how to do this accurately and efficiently.

The guide's clamping system handles material from 1/4" to 1" thick, which covers most drawer sides, box stock and cabinet construction work.

It benefits both. For those learning dovetails, the guides provide accurate angle and position without requiring years of practice. For experienced woodworkers, the guides speed up the layout and cutting process on larger batches of joints.