Thread: Leigh Superjig 18

Richard

Leigh won't know of GMC so probably the best way to go is some detective work yourself. Have a look in some power tool stores to see what other routers have the same set up that your GMC has. Take a ruler with you. Then you can buy the appropropriate adapter for that router which should be listed if it is a bosch, hitachi, makita, triton, dewalt etc.

You could also ask GMC what router base fittings they emulate.

If you post a picture of your router base people on the forum may give you some guidance as to the emulation pattern.

If all else fails you could buy a universal router base such as those sold by Carbatec which will take the e bush. These are possibly cheaper than the adapter anyway. p220 in their catalogue $29

Can't remember exactly but the 711 or 711TP fits the old 1350W GMC routers fine.

The Lieigh (I have a D4) is a difficult beast to get the correct router collet to fit. Tool me three goes and only due to the patience of the blue machinery store was I able to source the correct one formy De Walt router. Wrong router though - should've bought the Triton with the through-the-collar one spanner bit changing thingamijig. De Walt works OK, just takes longer.

Your best bet is probably to take your router down to carbatec and see what fits it. I know that the carbatec close to me (Sydney) has a bunch of different adaptors on hand so mix and match away.

Ciao,

M.

Originally Posted by mat

If all else fails you could buy a universal router base such as those sold by Carbatec which will take the e bush. These are possibly cheaper than the adapter anyway. p220 in their catalogue $29

looked up their catalogue ;

Will be there next Saturday to buy a base plate and their template set.

Why does this forum cost me so much?????????


James

I've just ordered the superjig 18 (they are pretty flash units) and will use this reason for a router upgrade too...

Current router has seen better days, and need something more stable (old router base is a touch narrow).

Will use the list to see what adapters will suit my impending next purchase, hopefully the combo will produce the goods for my future box work.

Have thought about the VRS as well, but for $100 cannot see the need for the added expense. Any thoughts on those who have this?

Originally Posted by The Caveman

I've just ordered the superjig 18 (they are pretty flash units) and will use this reason for a router upgrade too...

Current router has seen better days, and need something more stable (old router base is a touch narrow).

Will use the list to see what adapters will suit my impending next purchase, hopefully the combo will produce the goods for my future box work.

Have thought about the VRS as well, but for $100 cannot see the need for the added expense. Any thoughts on those who have this?

I recently got the super 18 as well and had a chance to play with it a bit, though it has only been with me for a week, I can say that the VRS is worth the $$. leaves my small workspace almost dust free when using the jig. it also comes with 7 router bits which could account for the higher cost. overall, I would advice that you go with the purchase of the VRS, and btw, it makes routing more accurate with the added support for the router...
cheers...

Hi Timber715,

doesn't look like the same level of "packaging" is in play here in Australia.

The VRS comes "as is", with no factory extras such as bits, etc...

At $100, it's well priced but I have a bench mounted dust extraction system already and could rig up the same kind of support for less. Wouldn't look as flash, but equally as functional.

Probably will shell out the extra anyway, but wanted to know if anyone found any pro's / con's with this accessory?

I have a couple of Leigh jigs but don't (yet) own a VRS.

Have tried hooking up dust extraction to the router and using the "funnel "on the end of the Jet 1hp dust extractor but still end up covered with and knee deep in chips, so if the VRS works as well as claimed, it would be a good idea.