LEIGH 24in PRO DOVETAIL JIG Metric

Description

Features & Benefits

* Create through dovetails easily, quickly with repeatable results.
* Variably spaced half blind dovetails are not limited by the jig spacing like other half blind jigs.
* Make drawers with half blind dovetails like there were a century ago.
* Finger joints 3/8” or 3/4” wide.
* Sliding dovetails are easy, eg. shelves in a bookcase.
* Inlaid dovetails add a unique look to your work. This requires an optional dovetail bit.
* Isoloc joints are a variation of half blind dovetails, these are impossible to cut by hand. This requires an optional template.
* The Multiple Mortice and Tenon jig does mortices and tenons in projects like bookcase shelves, and also do variable spaced knuckle joints, or oversized finger joints. This requires an optional template.

Description

Dovetails have been crafted into woodwork for centuries, it takes years practice and skill to do dovetails quickly and accurately by hand. The Leigh dovetail jig gives this capability.

Many jigs on the market will do dovetails quickly and easily, but the Leigh jigs are in a league of their own when it comes to adjustability.

The jig uses adjustable fingers rather than a fixed comb, this allows any width timber to be used, rather than the job being planned around the jig, like many fixed comb templates.

The Leigh D4R has an impressive list of joints it can do, with the standard bits that comes with the jig, it can do through dovetails, sliding dovetails, single pass half blind dovetails, variably spaced half blind dovetails, end on end joints and finger joints in material 12mm top 20mm.

With optional accessories, more intricate and advanced joints can be done. With the use of smaller or larger bits, materials from 3mm to 31mm can be routed. No other jigs give this amount of versatility.

An adaptor is required for the base of the router to hold the Leigh eBush. If unsure on guide bush adaptor selection, please contact our customer service team.

What router does Leigh recommend?

Leigh recommend a 1/2” shanked router, of at least 1000W for their dovetail jigs and the templates that go with them.

A router with a low centre of gravity is also good, as this makes preventing tilting the router during use a lot easier. A router that is a little taller still works well, the addition of a VRS gives that extra stability.

A plunge base router is needed for the FMT jigs due to the way the jig operates, either a plunge or fixed base router can be used for the dovetail jigs.

If purchasing a new router, consider ergonomics, switch location, a good plunge mechanism and easy, accurate adjustment of bit height and how easy bit change is.

D4R Pro Jig includes:

* Jig Base, Support Brackets and Knobs
* Jig Mounting Hardware, Inc. Leigh Wrench/Gauge
* Guide Finger Assembly, Square Drive Screwdriver
* Scale assemblies, 5/64" Hex Key
* Cam-Action Speed Clamps and clamping bars
* Template Guide Bushing (e7-Bush), inc. pin wrench
* Router Bits: 1/2" diameter, 8° and 14° Dovetail, 5/16" Straight
Leigh #80-8
Leigh #120-8
Leigh #140-8
* Collet Reducer for router, 1/2" to 8mm
* Bridge Piece Material (for Half-Blind Dovetails)
* Nylon Stop Rod (for Single Pass Half-Blind Dovetails)
* Sliding Dovetail Fence (for Sliding Dovetails)
* Spacer (for Box joints / Finger joints)
* Spacer (for Single Pass Dovetails)
* Fully Illustrated User Guide (English only)
* Instructional Videos are available online
* Warranty/Registration Card

Instructional Videos are available online at; https://www.leightools.com/instructional-videos-and-user-guides/

VRS unit also shown in the video is an optional extra.


Product Specifications
Brand Leigh
Maximum Stock Thickness 20mm standard, with additional bits, up to 31mm
Shank Size 8mm, a 1/2" to 8mm reducer is provided
Width Up to 610mm
Workshop Footprint (WxDxH) 840mm x 280mm x 230mm
Mininum Stock Thickness 12mm standard, with additional bits, down to 3mm
Shipping Weight 12Kg
Nett Weight 10.5Kg