Leigh D4 Dovetail Jig Documentation

D4 User Manual

The complete user manual for the Leigh D4 Dovetail Jig, broken down into individual chapters for easy reference.

Addendum 001 (July 2004)

Latest updates and corrections

Chapter 1: Introduction

Getting started with your D4 jig

Chapter 2: Setup & Assembly

Initial setup and jig assembly

Chapter 5: Basic Operations

Fundamental dovetail cutting techniques

Chapter 6: Advanced Techniques

Complex joinery methods

Chapter 7: Maintenance

Care and maintenance procedures

Chapter 9: Templates

Available jig templates and applications

Chapter 10: Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions

Chapter 12: Safety

Important safety guidelines

Chapter 13: Specifications

Technical specifications and dimensions

Chapter 14: Accessories

Available accessories and upgrades

Chapter 15: Projects

Example projects and applications

Chapter 16: Reference

Additional reference materials

Chapter 17: Index

Complete index of manual contents

Glossary

Terminology and definitions

Technical Bulletins

Additional technical guides, tips, and specialized applications for the Leigh D4 system.

Cam-Action Speed Clamp

Instructions for the speed clamp accessory

Pin Scale Settings

Scale settings for through dovetail pins

Box Joints on Wide Boards

Routing box joints on wider stock

Finger Joints

Creating finger joints with the D4

Inlaid Dovetails

Inlaid through and half-blind dovetails

Jumbo Half-Blind Dovetails

Large half-blind dovetail techniques

Needle Pins

Creating decorative needle pins

Shelf Holes & Notches

Routing shelf support features

Tight Pin Spacing

Pins at less than 1-inch centers

Side Stop Installation

Installing side stops on the jig

Short Board Clamping (Adjustable)

Clamping techniques for short workpieces

Short Board Clamping (Quick Method)

Fast clamping for short boards

Double/Triple Box Joints

Oversized box joint techniques

Angled Through Dovetails

Creating angled dovetail joints

Wooden Hinges

Making wooden hinges with finger joints

📚 Source Information

These documents are sourced from the official Leigh Jigs website. For the latest updates and additional resources, visit:

Leigh Jigs Support & Documentation