Adjustable handle with 1:6 and 1:7 dovetail angles enables precise marking and guiding for both softwoods and hardwoods
Solid wood construction ensures durability and a comfortable grip during extended use
Fits hand planes no. 3 through 7 for compatibility with a wide range of hand tools
Shipping box doubles as a storage container to protect and organize the tool
Summarized by Shop
Rob's Dovetail Square is "your third hand" when cutting dovetails. The Dovetail Square does three things at once:
Sets the tailboard and pin-board plumb in the vise.
Sets the tailboard and pin-board at the proper height in the vise.
1:6 dovetail angle to assist you in starting the saw at the proper angle.
If you hand cut dovetails thi
Dimensions
7 in (178 mm) wide x 4 in (102 mm) tall x 3/4 in (19 mm) thick
Material
Solid wood
Angled faces
1:6 and 1:7 (on both sides)
Horizontal face
90 degrees
Compatible hand planes
No. 3 to 7
Summarized by Shop
5.0
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Great tool; Easy to use
I thought this was a bit gimmicky, but after trying it during the Train the Hand Workshop, I changed my mind. I find it simple to use and very helpful for lining up my work piece both vertically and at the correct height for my plane.
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Christopher · August 9, 2026
Dovetail square
Makes it easier to put tail board in vise and it is perfect height for my LN #4 that lives on my bench. I’m not using the saw alignment guides on the sides.
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Chicken · August 3, 2026
high quality and easy to use
This tool is very easy to use and very durable. Have purchased many of Rob's tools and they are always well designed and made.