Qwas vs Precision Dogs

[mummy]

Looking for info on which set of Dogs to purchase.  Thanks for your input.

 

[Bill Chang]

I just ordered a set of QWAS dogs but I like the Precision dogs too, probably end up with both personally.

 

[JBird]

I have the qwas and like them a lot. At the time I bought them they were the only option. I think it matters less which one you choose and more that they are all the same. Would not want to mix dogs of different above table diameters otherwise they will lose some of their accuracy for squaring purposes.

 

[mummy]

Excellent point JBird, I hadn't thought of that aspect.  Unfortunately, it makes the decision all the more relavent.

 

[NHSP759]

I don't know if this helps and it all ends with personal preference but I have the precision dogs. Couples with all of the other accessories, made in the USA, and the guy is freakin' awesome, it was perfect for me. But that is a really awesome point about using different brands. Never thought of that.

 

[rljatl]

I have both Qwas and Precision dogs.  You can mix them as long as you are using the same brand on the same leg of whatever you are using them for.  For example, you could use Qwas dogs on the fence side and Precision dogs on the guide rail side.

 

[JBird]

I have both Qwas and Precision dogs.

Don't leave us hanging then. Which do you prefer?

 

[rljatl]

I have both Qwas and Precision dogs.

Don't leave us hanging then. Which do you prefer?

Hard to say.  They all have pros and cons.  The Qwas dogs have a tiny bevel under the top that helps them fit tightly in the MDF holes.  But the Precision dogs, at least some of them, have the hole threaded which allows the use of knobs and facilitates using them to make jigs.  The Parf dogs from Lee Valley are stainless steel and so are very heavy duty compared to aluminum ones from other makers.  The tall Parf dogs seem to fit a little loose, but they also work with the guide rail better than any others.  You can use knobs to keep them tight.