Thread: Problems Centring Leigh D4R Finger Joint Template

I have just purchased my new Leigh D4R and have spent the last two days trying to centre the Finger Joint Template F2M as per instructions in the manual. (refer section 1-8, 1-9 and 1-10).

I have followed the instruction manual to the letter and still can’t get it centred so am appealing for help.

Here are some interesting measurements and comments that explain the problem:

• When the Centre pin is inserted the bar protrudes 32.92mm on the left of the finger comb and 15.08mm on the right, hence it is not in the centre. To be correctly centred on the comb the bar should protrude 24mm on each side.

• The overall comb length is 656mm therefore the centre hole should be 328mm from either side. However the so called centre hole is actually 344mm from the left and 312mm from the right.

• The support bar is 676mm long hence we could assume the centre hole should be 338mm from either end, unfortunately mine is 364mm from the left and 312mm from the right side. I have been back to the supplier (Carba-Tec Australia) and they are just as baffled as I am hence were unable to help. We then checked other Leigh 24 inch Finger Joints to suit the D4R (Code LGH-1618F) only to find they all had the identical measurements.

Obviously I am missing a point here and urgently seek assistance as my inability to get past the first chapter of the instruction manual is very frustrating.

Thanks in anticipation.


Mike...