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  1. 2nd July 2017, 08:29 PM #1
    Lappa
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    Default Leigh RTJ400 Jig

    Has anyone used this Jig? It looks similar in some respects to the Gifkins Jig but it can do half blind dovetails as well as standard dovetails and finger joints.
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    Ilya has one. Ill ping him and see if he'll comment.
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    I just got it yesterday its very easy to use and does an amazing job.
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    I had Gifkins, and replaced it with this Leigh jig. I like the Leigh more, very nice aluminium template, clever positioning system, convenient clamps, somehow more comfortable to handle. I did only through dovetails, and the fit was perfect from the first time, just need to follow instructions carefully. I got it a while back with an optional set of cutters, and from what I remember with default included cutters the possibililties are quite limited, check what board thicknesses you can join with them, and see if this will be sufficient for what you plan to do.
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  6. 2nd July 2017, 11:17 PM #5
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    Thanks for the replies.
    The base kit looks OK for starters. I have an assortment of spiral upcuts and dovetail bits already, so if I buy, I'll see what I can use before looking at the accessory kit. My main problem will be the e7 Bush as it looks like it only comes in the ACRTJ accessory kit.

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    I can buy the e7 Bush as a separate item.
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  7. 6th July 2017, 05:19 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lappa View Post
    Thanks for the replies.
    The base kit looks OK for starters. I have an assortment of spiral upcuts and dovetail bits already, so if I buy, I'll see what I can use before looking at the accessory kit. My main problem will be the e7 Bush as it looks like it only comes in the ACRTJ accessory kit.

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    I can buy the e7 Bush as a separate item.
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    I put this together the other night this is the fit straight off the jig.
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  8. 6th July 2017, 11:19 AM #7
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    SWMBO won't be happy - I think your've sold me
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