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iiiCONTENTSGlossary of Symbols.ivChapter 1 – Jig Assembly, Mounting and Using the Clamps .1Chapter 2 – Adjusting the Finger Assembly .15Chapter 3 – How Routers with Guidebushes Work .21Chapter 4 – Operation Concepts and Basic Jig Functions .25Chapter 5 – Using Your Jig Safely .35Chapter 6 – Wood Preparation .43Chapter 7 – Router Preparation .47Chapter 8 – Through Dovetail Procedures.51Chapter 9 – Large and Small Through Dovetails .69Chapter 10 – Half-Blind Dovetail Procedures.75Chapter 11 – Rabbetted Half-Blind Dovetails .89Chapter 12 – End-on-End Dovetails .95Chapter 13 – Asymmetric Dovetails .101Chapter 14 – Sliding Dovetail Procedures .113Chapter 15 – Quick Reference – Through Dovetails .131Chapter 16 – Quick Reference – Half-Blind Dovetails.135Chapter 17 – Hints and Tips .139Appendix I – Guidebush Selection.149Appendix II – Cutter Selection .155Appendix III – Jig Parts List.163Appendix IV – Customer Support .167
ivG LOSSARY OFSYMBOLSHow to Read the Symbols "1234121To help you understand the instructions andillustrations in this manual, we have used anumber of international symbols, plus a fewspecial ones of our own. They are all explainedbelow. You needn’t worry about memorizingthese symbols now, because they are repeated quite frequently in the manual, and you willsoon get used to them.14Glossary of SymbolsThe Leigh jig’s guidefinger assembly can be inany one of four joint modes, depending onwhat type of joint and which part of the jointyou are cutting. Each finger assembly scale hasit’s own mode icon➀ , identifying that jointpart. You will also find the joint mode iconin the top left corner of most illustrations➁,indicating which finger assembly mode to use.Sometimes a joint mode icon will be used toidentify a board➂.These are the four joint mode icons:2TD Tails(tails for through dovetail joints)TD Pins(pins for through dovetail joints)HB Tails(tails for half-blind dovetail joints)HB Pins(pins for half-blind dovetail joints)3
vWhich Way Round Should the Board Go?Most joinery done on the Leigh jig is for casework (i.e., boxes, cabinets, drawers, chests andso on) so in nearly all the illustrations we haveindicated which side of the board showsoutwards when it is in the jig, eg. in this figure the inside face i of the tail board isaway from the jig.oThis indicates the side of the board thatwill face outward on the finishedproject.ijThis indicates the side of the board thatwill face inward on the finished project.This indicates a side that can faceeither way on the finished projectDotted line icons are on the other side ofthe board.The following symbols indicate:lrtbefLeft side of item (drawer, box,case, etc.)Right side of itemTop of itemBottom of itemThis edge against sidestopThis edge against sidestopSawcut allowanceCaution: use special care for thisoperation➀➁➂Reference in textCentreline of board or layoutEqualsDoes not equalApproximatelyLess than or equal toGreater than or equal to
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Your New Leigh Dovetail Jig Congratulations! You now own the world’s most useful and versatile joinery tool. The Leigh Dovetail Jig will help you cut an infinite variety of joints, and all of its major functions are described in detail in this manual. A very helpful video is also included, but the manual is
The DJ 300 Dovetail Jig is supplied with a standard 1/2" (12.7mm) dovetail template and will produce lapped dovetail and lapped rebated dovetail joints. The 15.7mm template guide bush and the 12.7mm (1/2") diameter x 104 Dovetail router cutter should be used and are supplied with the jig. Specification Min material thickness is 12mm.
Your New Leigh Dovetail Jig Congratulations! You now own a most useful and versatile dovetailing tool. The Leigh D1600 Dovetail Jig will help you cut an infinite variety of joints, and all of its major functions are described in detail i
Your New Leigh Dovetail Jig Congratulations! You now own a most useful and versatile dovetailing tool. The Leigh Superjig Dovetail Jig will help . Wider Pins on the D1600 Jig and Super Jigs End-on-End Dovetails on the D1600 and Super Jigs. iv SUPERJIG-1
Your New Leigh Dovetail Jig Congratulations! You now own a most useful and versatile dovetailing tool. The Leigh Superjig Dovetail Jig will help . Wider Pins on the D1600 Jig and Super Jigs End-on-End Dovetails on the D1600 and
Leigh Canal Boat Records List produced by Professor Timothy Peters on behalf of the Waterways Archives and Wigan Archives & Local Studies. The volumes give details of those boats inspected by the Leigh Municipal Borough Health Inspector and registered with the Leigh authorities as operating on canals in the Leigh area between 1901 and 1954.
William Henry Stone of Leigh Park William Henry Stone of Leigh Park His life, including his political career and the changing face of the Leigh Park Estate Stones' Leigh Park House from the lake and Staunton's Chinese bridge Steve Jones Havant Borough History Booklet No. 65 Read, Comment, and Order all booklets on line at www.hhbkt.com 2
dovetail bit: A V-shaped router bit for making dovetail joints; they come in various sizes. dovetail jig:A holding fixture and template for making dovetail joints using a saw or router. The fingers on the template not only guide the router bit, but also p
How are you currently supporting your local tourism ADVENTURE INDUSTRY RESPONDENTS: OVERVIEW businesses concerning COVID-19? Tourism boards are primarily supporting the local industry through open communication, and by providing tools, resources and information to help members weather the crisis. % Percentage of respondents . 29 ORGANIZATIONAL CONCERNS (Tourism Boards) ATTA 2020 29. Q36 .
