Brand | Leigh |
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Material | Aluminum |
Item Weight | 14.15 Pounds |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 25.5 x 8.3 x 8 inches |
Number of Pieces | 1 |
Target Species | Dovetail |
Manufacturer | Leigh Industries |
Part Number | SUPER 12 |
Item Weight | 14.15 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 25.5 x 8.3 x 8 inches |
Style | Modern |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Leigh Super 12" Dovetail Jig With Accessory Kit
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Brand | Leigh |
Material | Aluminum |
Item Weight | 14.15 Pounds |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 25.5 x 8.3 x 8 inches |
Number of Pieces | 1 |
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- Accepts boards up to 12"
- Includes 3 router bits
- Infinitely adjustable one-piece fingers
- Includes Leigh super 12" jig and accessory kit
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ASIN | B0037MAU2Q |
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4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #394,027 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #883 in Power Tool Accessory Jigs |
Date First Available | June 22, 2008 |
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Extraordinary joint making capability at an exceptional price point! Cut variably spaced Through & Half-blind dovetails easily and accurately. Infinitely adjustable one-piece fingers are easily positioned for any joint pattern, and you are always guaranteed a half pin at each edge of the joint. Rout half-blind pin boards and tail boards at the same time. The finger assembly can also produce two sizes of box joints, 5/16" and 5/8". Adjustments for fit can be made in increments of .002". You can even install the included crosscut fence and the dovetail finger assembly becomes a sliding dovetail template. Available in three widths: 12", 18" and 24" to satisfy the needs of every woodworker and every budget.Optional accessory kit also available. See the AC 12 Accessory Kit.The amazing joint making capability of Super Jigs is due in part to the revolutionary new Leigh E Bush (patent pending). A simple twist of the E Bush changes it's active diameter which in turn changes the fit of finger joints and half-blind dovetails.Standard Equipment:1/2" 8° dovetail bit1/2" 14° dovetail bit5/16" straight bit1/2" to 8mm collet reducerSliding dovetail fenceSquare drive screwdriverCam action speed clampsFully illustrated User GuideInstructional DVDSpacerLeigh E BushHalf-blind bridge piece materialOther features include:Easy to use cam action clampsAluminum clamp barsNon-slip material on every clamping surfaceInfinitely variable spacing
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Customers like the ease of use, quality, adjustability, and construction of the dovetail jig. They mention that the instructions are clear, the jive is easy to assemble, and it helps you achieve consistent quality. Some appreciate the infinite adjustability and the flexibility it provides. Overall, customers recommend the product for its high quality construction and solid construction.
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Customers find the product easy to use. They mention the instructions are clear, the product is easy to assemble, and the dovetails are easy to adjust.
"...ways you could do yourself in with the tool, the Leigh documentation is actually useful and explains in great detail, with illustrations how to set..." Read more
"...Not only are the dovetails easy, they are easily adjustable too. I also bought the vacuum and router support and I am happy I did...." Read more
"...Pros:- Very good instructions. Crystal clear. I wish all manufacturers had instructions like these.-..." Read more
"...I’ve made several test cuts and got perfect results straight away. Setup was easy and straight forward following the instructions and videos...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the woodworking jig. They say it's a great piece of equipment that helps them achieve consistent quality. The instructions are fantastic and accurate to each process. The jg is a very precise tool that helps to achieve consistent results. However, some customers have reported that the plastic parts in the critical places may not be the best quality.
"...The directions are as others have stated, really good, and by following them the jig is easy to set up and use...." Read more
"...Precise, tight jointsCons:- Plastic parts in critical places- Stamped sheet metal...." Read more
"...But honestly this jig is fantastic and worth every penny." Read more
"...Thorough, consice and accurate to each process. Obviously written by a woodworker but all of the"kinks" have been worked out...." Read more
Customers appreciate the adjustability of the tool. They mention that it has an infinite adjustability and that the two-pass half blinds can have variable spacing. They also appreciate the flexibility and ease of adjustment.
"...little more depth so they are slightly protruding but it's an easy adjustment to make...." Read more
"...Not only are the dovetails easy, they are easily adjustable too. I also bought the vacuum and router support and I am happy I did...." Read more
"...Flexible dovetail layout options, which is why I bought this tool- Precise, tight jointsCons:-..." Read more
"...I also like the idea of infinite adjustability that Leigh gives you and no number of templates can duplicate...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the construction of the jig. They mention that it has a solid construction, the components are all very well machined, and the high quality binding.
"...What did I get over similar models I had considered? First, solid construction...." Read more
"...This is one fine jig and the components are all very well machined and look great...." Read more
"...High quality binding so it can be referenced for years to come.I expect the tool will be just as well thought out!" Read more
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Cons. Let's start with the negatives and get that out of the way. Price is obviously on the high end. The router bits use a bizarre 80mm shaft size which are neither the 1/4" or 1/2" standard shaft sizes, an 80-mm to 1/2" collett adapter is provided. Additional bits are available from Leigh or Whiteside. I have not tried the Whiteside "Leigh" bits to see if they perform better. For half-blind dovetails other than 7/16" depth, additional bits will need to be purchased, the same is true for single-pass half-blind dovetails other than 9/32" depth.
In the Box. Dovetail jig parts. Three router bits, two dovetail and one straight bit. DVD and spiral bound documentation. Quick reference guide. Collet adapter. Variable spaced guide bushing. Screwdriver for adjusting the jig fingers.
Some Assembly Required. In addition to the parts in the box, you will need four pieces of wood as follows: 3/4" x (at least) 5" x (at least) 26" for mounting the jig body (or you can mount it in your workbench directly); (2) boards approximately 3/4" x 6" x 8" cut square; and last, 3/4" x 6" x 11" backing board for finger support during cutting. Assembly consists of attaching the stops, cams and fingers onto the main aluminum jig body and aligning the lower stops so they are parallel to the upper stops. This step is important in order to get the two mated pieces to be flush to each other. Rather than use the two short boards, I suggest using a square (if you have one) on top of the board to perform this procedure. Not only is it easier, the square is bound to be more accurate getting the two stops lined up correctly. See the photo I have attached.
Documentation. Unlike most other tool documentations I have seen where half of the pages list all the possible ways you could do yourself in with the tool, the Leigh documentation is actually useful and explains in great detail, with illustrations how to set up and operate the jig to perform the different dovetail joints it is capable of cutting. In addition, there are explanations on how to correct different problems (over/under cut, too loose, too tight, etc) and in most cases it actually explains what causes the problem in question. It closes of with a section on hints jig and router hints (such as for certain dovetail cuts, doing a climb cut first to avoid tearouts). The manual even manages to make subtle digs at other jigs that can't do variable spacing ("Why rout single pass?...or if you are making a lot of drawer boxes and are not so concerned with the traditional hand cut look"). For those who'd rather watch than read, the included DVD repeats most of the written documentation.
Operation. As I had mentioned in the "Cons" section earlier, the jig uses specialized "Leigh" bits with an odd 80mm shaft size. This means you cannot use these bits if you only have a 1/4" diameter router collet. For 1/2" router collets, an adapter is provided. Insert the adapter collet, bit and the variable spaced Leigh guide bushing into the router. Align an tighten the guide bushing to the correct orientation. Jig setup depends on the type of dovetail you wish to cut. As an example, to cut through dovetails: insert backer board into top cam, insert tail board; flip the guide fingers into pin mode and adjust the guide fingers to their desired positions (taking care that the ends are covered by half pins); flip the pins into tail mode, lower and tighten; adjust bit depth by lowering or raising the router bit to a pencil line scribed to the same thickness as the tail piece; adjust finger position to "all"; route; remove tail board, insert pin board, flip the guide fingers into pin mode, change router bit to the straight bit, adjust bit depth, adjust finger position to 1/2" (depends on the bit being used), route. Some initial adjustment to get tightness correct, is necessary when cutting the pins. A page is provided in the manual for you to write the calibrated setting down. In actual use, you'd be cutting all the tail and pin board together so the bit only needs to be replaced once during operation. Variable spaced half-blinds require cutting up the provided plastic guide piece to fit between the fingers. If you are like me and can't cut jack with a hacksaw, cut the plastic guide piece a little bit longer then sand it down to the correct size.
Flexibility. Besides all the different types of cuts the jig can do, through and two-pass half blinds can have variable spacing. You can now be sure your cuts end in proper half-pins without needing to adjust your workpiece size. Single-pass half blind and box cuts use fixed spacing. I believe (but have not tested so don't quote me on it) the two pass dovetail cuts allow two different wood depths. Bit depth, finger position, guide bush position all control the depth and tightness of the cut. The guide bush solution is unique to Leigh. Of the jigs I looked at within what I wanted to spend, the Leigh jig was the most flexible and capable.
Upgrades. Additional dovetail bits can be purchased from Leigh or Whiteside. An upcut spiral bit which is supposed to cut faster and cleaner is available. Vacuum attachment (I have no intention of getting). Upgrading to the bigger 18" or 24" models makes additional finger and other fancy templates available (those models are more than what I want to spend).
Other jigs I looked at according to order considered. Keller journeyman (phenolic template, minimal setup, only does thru dovetail, add clamp kit and almost the same price as the Leigh). Rockler complete (phenolic templates, not as versatile, add 100 more to get the Leigh). Porter cable 4212 (negative reviews turned me off).
Final word. I am by no means an experience woodworker and this is the first time I have attempted dovetail joints. If the tool helps me make them successfully, then I am happy with and so I'm giving it a five-star recommendation. I've attached photos of my FIRST attempts. Both cuts need a little more depth so they are slightly protruding but it's an easy adjustment to make. I'm confident that with a few more cuts, I will get both perfect.
One last comment. The photo on this product page is for the accessory attachment (as of 12/13) and not for the jig itself.
Cons. Let's start with the negatives and get that out of the way. Price is obviously on the high end. The router bits use a bizarre 80mm shaft size which are neither the 1/4" or 1/2" standard shaft sizes, an 80-mm to 1/2" collett adapter is provided. Additional bits are available from Leigh or Whiteside. I have not tried the Whiteside "Leigh" bits to see if they perform better. For half-blind dovetails other than 7/16" depth, additional bits will need to be purchased, the same is true for single-pass half-blind dovetails other than 9/32" depth.
In the Box. Dovetail jig parts. Three router bits, two dovetail and one straight bit. DVD and spiral bound documentation. Quick reference guide. Collet adapter. Variable spaced guide bushing. Screwdriver for adjusting the jig fingers.
Some Assembly Required. In addition to the parts in the box, you will need four pieces of wood as follows: 3/4" x (at least) 5" x (at least) 26" for mounting the jig body (or you can mount it in your workbench directly); (2) boards approximately 3/4" x 6" x 8" cut square; and last, 3/4" x 6" x 11" backing board for finger support during cutting. Assembly consists of attaching the stops, cams and fingers onto the main aluminum jig body and aligning the lower stops so they are parallel to the upper stops. This step is important in order to get the two mated pieces to be flush to each other. Rather than use the two short boards, I suggest using a square (if you have one) on top of the board to perform this procedure. Not only is it easier, the square is bound to be more accurate getting the two stops lined up correctly. See the photo I have attached.
Documentation. Unlike most other tool documentations I have seen where half of the pages list all the possible ways you could do yourself in with the tool, the Leigh documentation is actually useful and explains in great detail, with illustrations how to set up and operate the jig to perform the different dovetail joints it is capable of cutting. In addition, there are explanations on how to correct different problems (over/under cut, too loose, too tight, etc) and in most cases it actually explains what causes the problem in question. It closes of with a section on hints jig and router hints (such as for certain dovetail cuts, doing a climb cut first to avoid tearouts). The manual even manages to make subtle digs at other jigs that can't do variable spacing ("Why rout single pass?...or if you are making a lot of drawer boxes and are not so concerned with the traditional hand cut look"). For those who'd rather watch than read, the included DVD repeats most of the written documentation.
Operation. As I had mentioned in the "Cons" section earlier, the jig uses specialized "Leigh" bits with an odd 80mm shaft size. This means you cannot use these bits if you only have a 1/4" diameter router collet. For 1/2" router collets, an adapter is provided. Insert the adapter collet, bit and the variable spaced Leigh guide bushing into the router. Align an tighten the guide bushing to the correct orientation. Jig setup depends on the type of dovetail you wish to cut. As an example, to cut through dovetails: insert backer board into top cam, insert tail board; flip the guide fingers into pin mode and adjust the guide fingers to their desired positions (taking care that the ends are covered by half pins); flip the pins into tail mode, lower and tighten; adjust bit depth by lowering or raising the router bit to a pencil line scribed to the same thickness as the tail piece; adjust finger position to "all"; route; remove tail board, insert pin board, flip the guide fingers into pin mode, change router bit to the straight bit, adjust bit depth, adjust finger position to 1/2" (depends on the bit being used), route. Some initial adjustment to get tightness correct, is necessary when cutting the pins. A page is provided in the manual for you to write the calibrated setting down. In actual use, you'd be cutting all the tail and pin board together so the bit only needs to be replaced once during operation. Variable spaced half-blinds require cutting up the provided plastic guide piece to fit between the fingers. If you are like me and can't cut jack with a hacksaw, cut the plastic guide piece a little bit longer then sand it down to the correct size.
Flexibility. Besides all the different types of cuts the jig can do, through and two-pass half blinds can have variable spacing. You can now be sure your cuts end in proper half-pins without needing to adjust your workpiece size. Single-pass half blind and box cuts use fixed spacing. I believe (but have not tested so don't quote me on it) the two pass dovetail cuts allow two different wood depths. Bit depth, finger position, guide bush position all control the depth and tightness of the cut. The guide bush solution is unique to Leigh. Of the jigs I looked at within what I wanted to spend, the Leigh jig was the most flexible and capable.
Upgrades. Additional dovetail bits can be purchased from Leigh or Whiteside. An upcut spiral bit which is supposed to cut faster and cleaner is available. Vacuum attachment (I have no intention of getting). Upgrading to the bigger 18" or 24" models makes additional finger and other fancy templates available (those models are more than what I want to spend).
Other jigs I looked at according to order considered. Keller journeyman (phenolic template, minimal setup, only does thru dovetail, add clamp kit and almost the same price as the Leigh). Rockler complete (phenolic templates, not as versatile, add 100 more to get the Leigh). Porter cable 4212 (negative reviews turned me off).
Final word. I am by no means an experience woodworker and this is the first time I have attempted dovetail joints. If the tool helps me make them successfully, then I am happy with and so I'm giving it a five-star recommendation. I've attached photos of my FIRST attempts. Both cuts need a little more depth so they are slightly protruding but it's an easy adjustment to make. I'm confident that with a few more cuts, I will get both perfect.
One last comment. The photo on this product page is for the accessory attachment (as of 12/13) and not for the jig itself.
Pros:
- Very good instructions. Crystal clear. I wish all manufacturers had instructions like these.
- Flexible dovetail layout options, which is why I bought this tool
- Precise, tight joints
Cons:
- Plastic parts in critical places
- Stamped sheet metal. Could be a higher gauge metal for a more robust tool
Hint - the key to making precise joints is getting the depth of the pins and tails exact. Ignore the instructions where they say to use a pencil line, instead use the work piece to set the depth. I put the router on the bench, with plate up, put the tails board on top of the plate, put another 1/2" (exact) board to account for thickness of the template, and then use a straight edge to exactly set the depth of the bit for the pins or tails. Doing this, it should be within 1/128" of an inch. If you eyeball it with a pencil line it will be within 1/32" at best. See the photo.
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2021
Pros:
- Very good instructions. Crystal clear. I wish all manufacturers had instructions like these.
- Flexible dovetail layout options, which is why I bought this tool
- Precise, tight joints
Cons:
- Plastic parts in critical places
- Stamped sheet metal. Could be a higher gauge metal for a more robust tool
Hint - the key to making precise joints is getting the depth of the pins and tails exact. Ignore the instructions where they say to use a pencil line, instead use the work piece to set the depth. I put the router on the bench, with plate up, put the tails board on top of the plate, put another 1/2" (exact) board to account for thickness of the template, and then use a straight edge to exactly set the depth of the bit for the pins or tails. Doing this, it should be within 1/128" of an inch. If you eyeball it with a pencil line it will be within 1/32" at best. See the photo.
After some more in depth research I decided on the Leigh. I’m not disappointed. Every issue with the PC is addressed by Leigh down to the incredible manual they include that actually tells you how to use the product versus the normal pages of warnings without instructions.
The price difference is negligible and the Leigh is a much better value when you take everything into consideration.
I’ve made several test cuts and got perfect results straight away. Setup was easy and straight forward following the instructions and videos.
Yes there are some quirks, the odd size 8mm router bits that require the use of the included adapter collar, definitely not a deal breaker just something else to possibly lose. The adjustable guide bushing is also an extra step in setup and honestly for through dovetails I’ll purchase the correct size bush and use it in the future as I cut through dovetails most of the time. Also only two dovetail router bits are included so to have all the possible sizes you’ll have to shell out to purchase those separate.
I needed the #70 and ordered the Whiteside along with the spiral pin cutting bit to use on some super visible dovetails I’m cutting soon.
Overall I’m 100% satisfied with the jig and see myself using it for years ahead unless I upgrade to the larger version.