After 32 years of teaching college chemistry, I know a bit about teaching. I agree this presentation was very good. I am in the process of trying to learn this jig and this is the best I have seen. You are a natural teacher. I also agree with the viewers who asked for more details. I wish you had time to a more detailed discussion which covered the process more completely. On the other hand I am just thankful for what you did cover.
I have the same Leigh Super jig only super 12 as I only do small stuff. First this was an excellent demo. In regards to most questions I read here most all have the same answer to your problems, READ THE BOOK , READ THE BOOK , READ THE BOOK !!. Yes they are complicated to say the least but once you understand them it’s STILL complicated the first time you change from one dove tail design to another. Most every problem I’ve had is solved buy going back and reading through the section or even the whole thing over and over. You’ll find yourself saying, Oh HOW DID I MISS THAT !
Don't forget that you need two dedicated routers! for this jig!!! One for the straight bit (to rout the pins) and one for the dovetail (to rout the tails) bit! I have the jig and I am very happy with it but I didn't realize that I need two new routers..
You do use different router bits for the pins and tails. The settings are clearly described in the manual (which is thick, but excellent with pictures). It's a little fussy to get everything dialed in just-so, but once you do, you can route a whole lot of dovetails all at once.
In the video all of a sudden the pins are routed out but nothing was mentioned about how you determined how far in or out the pins should be set. You later show it was set at 1/2" was that the way it was set when you routed the pins? why was it set there? Was it based on the width of wood?
You mentioned about having the jig and router set but didn't mention much about setting the router except setting the dept. Did you use a template for the router? Does the bit make a difference and what type of bit are you using? Did you use the same bit to route the tali and pins?
The router bits that come with this are too big to fit in both routers I own. Can I just get dovetail bits that fit my router or do I need to go out and buy another router?
The Super18 as delivered includes 8mm shank router bits. A 1/2' to 8mm collet reducer is included - this means that to use the collect reducer the customer would need to have a 1/2" collet on the router. If the customer has an 8mm collet on the router a collet reducer will not be needed. 1/4" shank router bits are available but not included with the Super18. (Leigh uses 8mm shanks bits because they are stiffer than 1/4" - less potential for flex during use). The Leigh jigs are most versatile when used with a plunge router (or twist adjustment like the PC 690) that can accommodate collets 1/4", 8mm, and 1/2".
Thanks, Please next time do the demo on your video, I have the leigh d4r, but I have never been able to use it, Your videos are much better that the Leigh't stupid commercial DvD puts out by Leigh's team.
After 32 years of teaching college chemistry, I know a bit about teaching. I agree this presentation was very good. I am in the process of trying to learn this jig and this is the best I have seen. You are a natural teacher.
I also agree with the viewers who asked for more details. I wish you had time to a more detailed discussion which covered the process more completely. On the other hand I am just thankful for what you did cover.
I have the same Leigh Super jig only super 12 as I only do small stuff. First this was an excellent demo. In regards to most questions I read here most all have the same answer to your problems, READ THE BOOK , READ THE BOOK , READ THE BOOK !!. Yes they are complicated to say the least but once you understand them it’s STILL complicated the first time you change from one dove tail design to another. Most every problem I’ve had is solved buy going back and reading through the section or even the whole thing over and over. You’ll find yourself saying, Oh HOW DID I MISS THAT !
Solid video. Great product . Thanks.
Don't forget that you need two dedicated routers! for this jig!!! One for the straight bit (to rout the pins) and one for the dovetail (to rout the tails) bit! I have the jig and I am very happy with it but I didn't realize that I need two new routers..
What is the minimum material thickness?
Why not just do all the tails, switch out the bit, adjust the height same as before, run a test piece, and do all the pins?
You do use different router bits for the pins and tails. The settings are clearly described in the manual (which is thick, but excellent with pictures). It's a little fussy to get everything dialed in just-so, but once you do, you can route a whole lot of dovetails all at once.
very clear video, you should be proud of your work
that would have to be the best video of the leighjig i have seen on you tube
Great Leigh I have 18¨for last eight year , obvious need replace some fingers and bits tear
In the video all of a sudden the pins are routed out but nothing was mentioned about how you determined how far in or out the pins should be set.
You later show it was set at 1/2" was that the way it was set when you routed the pins? why was it set there? Was it based on the width of wood?
@MiCompre Thanks for sharing the extra info! Pretty impressive all that this tool can do...
You mentioned about having the jig and router set but didn't mention much about setting the router except setting the dept. Did you use a template for the router?
Does the bit make a difference and what type of bit are you using? Did you use the same bit to route the tali and pins?
Excellent review! Thanks!
The router bits that come with this are too big to fit in both routers I own. Can I just get dovetail bits that fit my router or do I need to go out and buy another router?
The Super18 as delivered includes 8mm shank router bits. A 1/2' to 8mm collet reducer is included - this means that to use the collect reducer the customer would need to have a 1/2" collet on the router.
If the customer has an 8mm collet on the router a collet reducer will not be needed.
1/4" shank router bits are available but not included with the Super18. (Leigh uses 8mm shanks bits because they are stiffer than 1/4" - less potential for flex during use).
The Leigh jigs are most versatile when used with a plunge router (or twist adjustment like the PC 690) that can accommodate collets 1/4", 8mm, and 1/2".
@@HighlandWoodworking I just nabbed a Porter Cable 6902 with the optional plunge base for $40. So I'm good to go now, lol
Thanks!
The angle on my dovetails are not lining up. How do you make the angle tighter.
Thanks, Please next time do the demo on your video, I have the leigh d4r, but I have never been able to use it, Your videos are much better that the Leigh't stupid commercial DvD puts out by Leigh's team.
this would have been great but you left out the real work part showing the actual cutting?
I have learned in my 30 years of woodworking that "infinitely variable" = nightmare
como hago para conseguir una plantilla como se muestra en el video.
Woodprix has very good designs and plans.
1 John 1:9!
Just say “half” .. not, “one half”
Do you say, “ three halves” ? When you are demonstrating 1-1/2”?
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