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Porter-Cable 55160 16-Inch Omnijig Joinery System

February 20, 2010 by Rob McNealy 

Porter-Cable Omnijig Joinery SystemPorter-Cable 55160 Omnijig Joinery System Description

The Porter-Cable 55160 is a 16-Inch Omnijig Joinery System. 55160 has a template which is used for rabbeted half-blind and sliding-tapered dovetails. Set & Forget template alignment stops and router bit depth gauges combine to minimize test cuts and offer repeatability across changing applications. Router bit depth gauges allow the user to set bit depth without measuring. Versatile system in Porter Cable 55160 also allows for variable-spaced half-blind and through dovetails, miniature dovetails and box joints with additional accessories sold separately. Component storage cases and dust hoods are also available as accessories (sold separately).

Porter-Cable 55160 Omnijig Joinery System Features

  • Fixed-space template for half-blind dovetails in a single pass of the router
  • Pre-assembled with factory default settings
  • Base design allows for clamping or bolting onto a work bench
  • Clear and easy to understand on-board instructions simplify use without referring to the manual
  • Stabilizer bar for enhanced router control also deflects chips downward
  • Single-hand clamping system v
  • Machine textured surfaces provide excellent grip on wood
  • Steel and alloy construction for increased life of the tool
  • Instructional DVD featuring Norm Abram
  • Self-aligning template eliminates the need to measure during set up

Porter-Cable 55160 Omnijig Joinery System Includes

  • 16″ Omnijig Joinery System
  • 16″ Single-Pass Half-Blind / Sliding-Tapered Dovetail Template
  • Left and Right Template Stops – C2
  • Dovetail Bit – D4
  • (4) Template Guides – G2, G3, G4, G5
  • Lock Nut
  • Stabilizer Bar
  • Router Bit Depth Pod
  • Square Screwdriver
  • Wrench
  • (2) O-Rings
  • Instructional DVD

Porter-Cable 55160 Omnijig Joinery System Specifications

  • Model Number: 55160
  • System Dimensions (Length x Height x Depth): 40.67″ x 11.37″ x 15.35″
  • Weight: 40 lbs)
  • Capacity in Wood: 1/8″ – 1-1/2″
  • Length: 40.67″
  • Height: 11.37″
  • Depth: 15.35″
  • Shipping Weight: 40.00 lbs.

Porter-Cable 55160 Omnijig Joinery System Impressions

Porter-Cable has definitely earned its name as a leading manufacturer of power tools today. After almost one hundred years they have earned a place as one of the most trusted names for portable electric power tools. With its concentration on creating quality tool sand service you can be sure that whatever tool you buy from them will last. With its ease of use and durable design you can know that the 55160 16-Inch Omnijig Joinery System is well thought out and follows the Porter-Cable philosophies. The MSRP on the Porter-Cable 55160 is $737.46 buy it online for as low as $429.99 at Tool King.

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