Features video — Leigh D4R Pro Dovetail Jig
This video shows an earlier model D4R,
however, the information is still relevant.
The benefits of variably spaced dovetails are not only their classic hand-cut look, but also the flexibility they provide. It all begins with the guide finger assembly, the heart of the D4R Pro Dovetail jig. With unlimited pin and tail spacing, the jig easily fits your project, not your project having to fit the jig, and the "split finger" design of the assembly enables infinite spacing and sizing of pins and tails. The possibilities are simply endless.
If you prefer the simplicity of equally spaced dovetails, with minimal setup you can rout both boards at the same time. Great for multi-drawer projects or for replicating period pieces.
Box joints (finger joints) are known for their striking symmetry and strength. Two joint sizes, 3/8" and 3/4", can be made with the D4R Pro finger assembly.
The pin and tail boards do not have to be the same thickness. For example, drawer fronts are often thicker than the drawer sides.
Perfectly fitting joints are easy on the D4R Pro with a simple adjustment.
Through Dovetails: Move the finger assembly toward you, or away from you, for a tighter or looser fit.
Half-Blind Dovetails: Adjust the depth of cut by lowering or by raising the bit in the router, for a tighter or looser fit.
Box / finger joints: Rotate the unique patented elliptical e7 guide bushing fitted to the router base, either clockwise or counterclockwise, for a tighter or looser fit.
The one-piece CNC machined aluminum jig body of the D4R Pro is extremely strong, yet light for portability. The cast metal end housings are used to secure the jig to the mounting board or workbench. The weight and size of the jig, along with compact accessories like the VRS Vacuum & Router Support and joinery templates, make it easy to store when not in use.
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Height: 9" [230mm]
Depth: 11" [279mm]
Package (carton) size: 36" x 8" x 8"
[914mm x 203mm x 203mm]
Variably Spaced Half-Blind Dovetails
Single Pass (fixed spaced) Half-Blind Dovetails
Sliding Dovetails
Rabbeted Half-Blind Dovetails
Finger (Box) Joints, 3/8" and 3/4"
Inlaid Dovetails
End-on-End Dovetails
Asymmetrical Joints (Through and Half-Blind)
Simple Angle Joints
Acute Angled Joints
Compound Angled Joints
Needle Pins
Shelf Holes and Notches
With Optional Templates:
Finger (Box) Joints, 11 sizes
Isoloc Joints, 6 patterns
Multiple Mortise & Tenon Joints
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", 8° and 14° Dovetail, 5/16" Straight
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)
Instructional Videos are available online at Support/Instructional Videos and User Guides page
Fully Illustrated User Guide
Warranty/Registration Card
Finger (Box) Joint Template, F3
Isoloc Joint Templates, I1A, I1B, I1C
Multiple Mortise & Tenon Attachment, M2
Guide Bushings and Adaptors
Router Bits for Increased Versatility
Through Dovetail Straight Bits, 2 additional
Half-Blind Dovetail Bits, 3 additional
Guide Bushings, 2 additional
