Subject: Liegh Dovetail Jig

From: Herb Blair <[email-masked]>
Date: Sun, 9 Feb 1997 06:36:28 -0600

I am contemplating buying a Liegh Dovetail Jig.  I would like to hear from folks
out there that own them.
I would like to know how you use it most, thru dovetails or half-blind?
What kind of router are you using?  I have a Porter Cable 690 with plunge base.
What accessories should I consider? (guides, bits, etc.)
Where did you buy it?
Thanks in advance.

Herb
Dallas

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From: "Charles L. Esterak" <[email-masked]>
Date: 10 Feb 1997 05:53:14 GMT

I just bought the Leigh D-4 at Woodcraft, Marsh Lane @ Spring Valley Rd. in
Addison.  Nice store. Seems to work nicely with my DeWalt 621, although
I've yet to try half-blinds.  The jig came with a very well written,
comprehensive manual that lists recommended bits and guides.  Woodcraft has
a catalog that also lists specific guides and bits that are compatible. 
The Jig comes with a 1/4" shank carbide tipped dovetail and straight bit. 
I bought a 1/2" to 8mm collet reducer and beefier 8mm shank bits for
hardwood use.  A 7/16" or 5/8" guide is required.

Charlie

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From: Steve Toro <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 10 Feb 1997 07:57:03 -0500

> > What accessories should I consider? (guides, bits, etc.)

I am also thinking about buying the D4.  Woodworkers Warehouse has
it on sale for 349.00 this week?  Is this a good price?  Thanks in
advance.

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From: Tom <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 10 Feb 1997 17:26:10 -0500

The local Woodworkers Warehouse store here in New Jersey ran a scratch
off add last fall. I got a 20 percent off. The sticker price on the D4
was 324.  I paid about 260.   The price of 349 is IMHO too much.

Second:  To do half-blind, make sure you get the correct bit. I was
doing HB in 1/2 inch sides and had problems with the look-alike bits. I
bought the 128 bit from Leigh and it fixed that.

Just my 2 cents.   Tom.

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From: Dennis Burns <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 11 Feb 1997 08:30:38 -0800

> it on sale for 349.00 this week?  Is this a good price?  Thanks in

Try Highland 800-241-6748.  They have it for $339.00 plus 8.50 shipping
and no sales tax.