General Tools Mortise and Tenon Reviews and Comparison

Anybody looking for good trailblazing tools would have come across the General Tools Mortise and Tenon. It is among the most common choices and often, users worry about how good a product it might be. This review will hopefully put all your doubts to rest.

General Tools Mortise and Tenon Jig Reviews

To start off with, here are the features you can look forward to in the General Tools Mortise and Tenon jig.

Features:

• It is one jig that performs two functions – cutting a mortise as well as the matching tenon, making it a good option.
• It is a portable jig that you can use with ease in a shop or any work site.
• You can cut a number of mortises in one piece.
• The product is known for its durability and reliability.
• It is quite easy to use.
• It can produce joints for cabinets, frames, and furniture among other things.
• It works with pretty much any router as long as it is non-plunge, so you don’t have to worry about that. All you have to keep in mind is to follow the steps in the guide.

Specification:

• The jig comes with bushing for ½” and 3/8” joints.
• We used this tool with the wood stock of different thickness and found that it works best with ½ to 1 ½ inch thicknesses.
• It has swing arms and integrated clamps, making it easy to use, safe, and secure.

Downside:

• We noticed that every cut is not the same, which is a crucial part of the woodwork. The jig allows the wood to move until and unless the clamp is supremely tight and this causes a lot of frustration.
• Also, it may not be convenient to use because you can’t hold the wood in place as you use the jig.
• Alignment of the wood before cutting is also difficult, we feel. The instructions seem simple, but when we start using the jig, we realize that it is nigh impossible to align the wood perfectly each time.
• The clamps need to be very tight, and the tightening process is tedious and confusing because working with one requires working with the other as well and finding the balance takes a lot of time.
• You need a significant amount of patience and time to work with this jig, but it is durable.

Conclusion

The General Tools Mortise and Tenon jig is an excellent option to start woodwork with, but we would advise you to research the product well and get in touch with their customer support team to understand if it is the right jig for you. If you are engaging in sensitive home improvement projects, it is always a good thing to be careful and choose the best because let’s face it, and it is not the most inexpensive jig out there!