The D4 has stops both left and right - they just are not integral, as on the D4R and D4R Pro. On half-blind dovetails: All of the Super Jigs can do them; and they also can be adjusted to give...
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The D4 has stops both left and right - they just are not integral, as on the D4R and D4R Pro. On half-blind dovetails: All of the Super Jigs can do them; and they also can be adjusted to give...
That makes a terrific pair, Jim. I remember the day I got my D4 - maybe 7 years ago.
I was so exited to have the D4, I just started cutting dovetails, and playing with the jig, to get to know its...
Derek,
I love your sickness! :D because I seem to have a similar affliction ;) Now to the business of a Leigh dovetail jig:
You are correct, they seem to do the same thing, with very...
I installed mine on a 17-inch Grizzly. The door is removable - simply lift it off the hinges, and voilá, it comes off. I wonder if other band saws feature this, too? Placing the crank handle on the...
Now I cut them with a router, but using the precision dovetail template that came with the jig - and I can adjust the fit 0.001" at a time:
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Michael,
Please, let me know if I can answer any questions you might have about the Leigh jig. If I cannot answer them, I will try my best to give you an answer quickly. Alternatively, you might...
:cool: ;) :D
Glad to pitch in, Bob! They have extremely competent people, and are willing to help if given half a chance. They have been terrific with me, and with readers of my blog. I look...
Bob,
I contacted Laguna as soon as I saw your post a few minutes ago - I asked if they have seen this type of failure - the short answer: No!
One of their reps will be contacting you. I look...
Michael,
Congratulations on making a decision! I would love to see a project made with it, as I have yet to see one, even from the guys who like them so much. My advice: Practice, and get to know...
Chris,
You were on the money! But...
Were you also trying to calculate the length of the arc corresponding to each of the 40 pieces of the pie? If that is the case, the circumference is:
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Very nice, Peter - and in the true style of Stowe, box maker extraordinaire! I love making boxes, too.
Al
Brandon,
I think that knowing what type of project you will tackle truly helps in making a decision on the size of jig to get. If you want to make only small projects, the smaller jigs will be...
Michael,
Ahhh - I see what you meant!
However, don't worry - with the Leigh jigs you rotate the work pieces either clockwise, or counterclockwise, not end-on-end (which you *must* do when you...
Thanks, Chris.
I have thought about that, too. I just don't see having to do as you say, since I have never had to do it. But you are right about re-setting the jig for another job. I cannot think...
I understand - but what I do not understand is how 0.010" can mess up a project... Positioning, and being off 0.010" is not likely to mess up a dovetailed project. I still think I am missing...
Michael,
??? I am not sure what you mean... (bold type by me in the quote above)
The capability to adjust the finger joints in an infinite way is for the dovetail spacing - and it has nothing...
Thanks, Jaze! I agree with you - I always leave finger joints and though dovetails absorb all the finish they want and need, especially with dark woods such as black walnut. It has a way of saying...
Michael,
I probably caused some confusion, unintentionally. I should have said that you can also consider getting the VRS (Vaccuum & Router Support). It is very, very effective and, for the money,...
Michael,
I used a Leigh D4 for many years. I was never able to figure out why people seem to think it is such hard work to set it up and get perfect joints.
Then, recently, I got the D4R Pro. I...
Thanks, Keith!
Thanks , Lee!
Casey,
Woodweb has a good discussion, especially since it includes the part by Jeff Jewitt: http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Achieving_a_3D_Effect_with_Curly_Maple.html - and it is pretty...
Curly maple in the lid, dyed with Watco Medium Walnut; walnut box. Everything sealed with shellac by padding, then buffed with 3M Gold abrasive pads for a smooth satin finish:
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Ronald,
Good! I wish you success - I believe it will work great!
I don't believe you need a torsion box to press veneers with a vacuum press. All I use is an MDF platen, with grooves that...
Just following up, Ronald. Have you had a chance to it out, with and without edge-gluing? Just wondering - no pressure... :cool:
Al
You may want to read the David Marks veneer page. It applies to shop-sawn veneers.
I believe that using veneer tape only, applies to the commercial veneers that are simply too thin to edge glue -...