If you’re looking for a quality dovetail jig to make your work look like it was hand cut, the Leigh D4R Pro is an excellent choice. It creates perfect joinery of all kinds- through dovetails, half-blind dovetails and sliding dovetails- without having to buy additional templates.
It also enables you to rout variable spaced through and half-blind dovetails, not possible with template jigs. And it comes standard with a two-function spacer to offset tail boards and rout complete joints in one pass.
Features
The leigh dovetail jig is the most versatile and user-friendly dovetail jig on the market. It creates perfect joinery in minutes – through dovetails, half-blind dovetails, sliding dovetails and box joints (finger joints).
Infinitely adjustable one-piece fingers are easily positioned for any joint pattern, guaranteeing a half pin at each edge of the joint regardless of board width. Install the included cross cut fence, and the finger assembly becomes a sliding dovetail template to produce perfect sliding dovetails!
Sliding dovetails are used to make shelf-to-upright joints, breadboard ends and drawer dividers. They are also useful for making a wide variety of furniture carcasses and boxes, especially where strong, interlocking joints are required.
The leigh dovetail jig can be used with either a handheld router or a router table. It uses a clever guide bushing that pivots to change the fit of the joint. It also has little handles for control, which makes it easier to use.
Adjustable Fingers
Flawless dovetails are the hallmark of a skilled woodworker, and with the leigh dovetail jig, you can achieve them in a matter of minutes. Infinitely adjustable one-piece fingers ensure that you will cut a half pin at each edge of every joint, regardless of board width.
The leigh dovetail jig cuts through dovetails in stock up to 24 inches wide and half-blind dovetails up to 1 Y> inches thick, depending on the model. It also does box joints (finger joints), tenons and other dovetail-related work.
All the jigs in this line include the Leigh eBush template guide bushing that allows easy and precise fit adjustment. This patented guide bushing can be adjusted clockwise or counterclockwise to change the depth of the bit and create a tighter or looser dovetail joint.
Unlike any other dovetail jig on the market, it has the capacity to produce both wide and narrow tails, or even oddly spaced tails. It is therefore very useful for cutting drawers and boxes.
Pin Template
The pin template feature of the leigh dovetail jig allows you to set up a template for pins or sockets in seconds, and it locks precisely. A stainless steel locating pin at the right end of the template secures it in place as you shift from one mode to the next.
The leigh dovetail jig comes with a number of templates, including finger joint, box joint, and half-blind dovetail templates. These templates are easy to use, and they are designed to fit the jig’s guide fingers.
You can also add an Isoloc joint template to your leigh dovetail jig. Isoloc joints are as easy to rout as finger and box joints, but they have the advantage of being easier to cut with a straight bit than dovetails.
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Clamping
The leigh dovetail jig is a unique tool that allows you to create precise joints. This is because it has non-marring textured clamping surfaces that allow you to cut perfect dovetail pins and tails quickly and easily.
The jig can be used to produce a wide variety of joinery products such as boxes, drawers and cabinets. It also can be used to cut sliding dovetails and box joints (finger joints).
Leigh dovetail jigs feature guide bushings rather than bearings because they offer more versatility. This enables the jig to be adjusted for board thickness and joint size, which is not possible with shank mounted bearings.
Leigh dovetail jigs are designed for use by woodworkers of all skill levels. They are backed by user guides and online instructional videos, as well as toll-free technical support.
