Dovetail Routers

Designed for creating strong, precision mitred joints on hardwood mouldings, the Hoffmann Frame Joiner is ideal for applications like door frames, architraves, skirtings, and window frames. Rather than relying on V‑nails, it routers a slot into the mitred corner, into which you tap a dovetail key. This key pulls the joint tight — a more reliable join, especially in dense woods such as oak or walnut.

Its compact and lightweight design (just 9 kg) makes it highly portable and easy to store, even in a small workshop. The 710 W milling motor handles hard timbers with ease, while fine motor adjustment gives you control for a perfect fit every time.

Features & Benefits

Precision Routing Mechanism: Creates a dovetail slot for a key, delivering strong and accurate joints without displacing timber fibres.

Portable and Compact: Lightweight design lets you move the machine easily or store it when not in use.

Powerful 710 W Motor: Capable of routing through hardwood materials like oak, walnut, and other dense timber.

Fine Motor Adjustment: Allows precise control over routing depth to match the size of the dovetail key.

Robust Construction: Built with a cast-aluminium base and precision linear bearings for reliable, stable operation.

Wide Moulding Capacity: Supports moulding heights up to 75 mm and routing depths up to 55 mm.

Dust Extraction: 37 mm extraction port to connect to your workshop vacuum system, keeping your space clean.

No Compressed Air Needed: Operates from a standard 13A power supply — no need for an air compressor.

Durable Key System: Supplied with a W1 router bit and dovetail keys; optional W0 & W2 sizes are available for flexibility.

For joining hardwood mouldings such as oak, walnut, or other dense timber when creating tight corners on door frames, architraves, skirting boards, and window frames, the Hoffmann Frame Joiner Heavy Duty is an ideal solution.

Getting a tight joint on dense hardwoods can be challenging because traditional v-nails or underpinners need to displace timber fibers as they are inserted. The Hoffmann Frame Joiner Heavy Duty works differently — by routing a slot for a dovetail joining key. Once tapped into place, the key pulls the corner tightly together, producing a strong, precise joint every time.

This machine is especially useful for tall, narrow moulding profiles, and its robust construction makes it perfect for high-volume woodworking and joinery projects.

Features

- Powerful 1000 watt milling unit routes any hardwood with ease.

- Heavy-duty build for higher volume work. Cast aluminium base with large, ergonomically shaped table surface, precision linear bearings, galvanized steel motor carriage, and an integrated motor fine with adjustment.

- Higher back fence and larger hold-down plate compared with standard models to support taller mouldings. Longer, more robust lever allows more pressure for tight joints.

- Height extensions and support wings available for taller, larger mouldings.

- Fully adjustable base plate accommodates the thinnest of mouldings.

- Supplied with W1 router bit, with W0 & W2 bits and keys also available. Tungsten Carbide router bits have an approximate life of 10,000 strokes.

- Maximum routing depth: 85 mm; maximum moulding height: 130 mm.

- 37mm dust extraction port fits most commercial vacuum cleaners with no adaptor.

- No compressed air required.

- Operates on a standard 13A power supply.

- Made in Germany, built for durability and high-volume use.

For joining hardwood mouldings such as oak, walnut, and other dense timbers when creating tight corners on door frames, architraves, skirting boards, and window frames, the Hoffmann Frame Joiner Heavy Duty is an ideal solution.

Getting a tight joint on dense hardwoods can be a challenge because traditional v-nails or underpinners displace timber fibers during insertion. The Hoffmann Frame Joiner Heavy Duty works differently — by routing a slot for a dovetail joining key. Once tapped into place, the key pulls the corner tightly together, producing a strong, precise joint every time.

This machine is especially useful for tall, narrow moulding profiles. Its robust construction is perfect for high-volume woodworking projects, and the hands-free pneumatic operation delivers consistent routing pressure while reducing operator fatigue.

Features

- Powerful 1000 watt milling unit routes any hardwood with ease.

- Heavy-duty build for higher volume work. Cast aluminium base with large, ergonomically shaped table surface, precision linear bearings, galvanized steel motor carriage, and an integrated motor fine with adjustment.

- Pneumatic clamping and operation delivers consistent routing pressure and reduces operator fatigue.

- Higher back fence and larger hold-down plate compared with standard models to support taller mouldings.

- Height extensions and support wings available for taller, larger mouldings.

- Fully adjustable base plate accommodates the thinnest mouldings.

- Supplied with W1 router bit, with W0 & W2 bits and keys also available. Tungsten Carbide router bits have an approximate life of 10,000 strokes.

- Maximum routing depth: 85mm; maximum moulding height: 130 mm.

- 50mm dust extraction port.

- Operates on a standard 13A power supply.

- Made in Germany, built for durability and high-volume use.