What happened to the UJK Dovetail Jig?

Woodworking
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I used to have a very basic dovetail jig, but decided to upgrade to a Leigh D4R, so I gave the old one away.

Long story short, I’m sure the Leigh is brilliant if you use it a lot, but for the once-a-year project it is just too complicated. I decided the UJK orange dovetail jig was just what I wanted - simple but had a support and chip catcher - so I got rid of the Leigh.

Now the UJK one has disappeared from the Axminster website. Is there any chance it is coming back?

Andrew

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Hi there, something going on here. The Axminster dovetail jig has also disappeared. I bought one about 4 weeks ago but its no where to be seen when I looked a few minutes ago. There is a cheap Axcalibur one and more Leigh components than you can shake a stick at, but definitely no UJK or Axminster. May I suggest you call the excellent Customer Services team who I am sure will explain whats happened. My guess is that they have sold out and are waiting for new supplies. As an aside, I love my Axminster jig and since my family have seen my practice cabinet everyone wants a wooden box/chest with dovetails all over the place. Its much cheaper than the Leigh and makes near perfect dovetails.

Steve

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Will do. Thanks for the view on the standard Axminster and Axcalibur one.

Andrew

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I called Axminster today. The (very helpful) Sam told me that the orange UJK one (Code: 506300) has been discontinued, but that a replacement is anticipated in April or May.

Andrew