Router tables are exceedingly popular and can be found in most shops. The Leigh RTJ400 Router Table Dovetail Jig is designed specifically for router table use, providing fast and accurate routing of through dovetails, box joints and half-blind dovetails, all on your router table. The Leigh RTJ400 Template is precision CNC machined from aircraft grade aluminum for perfect joinery every time.
Small boxes, or blanket chest sides, the RTJ400 is capable of 16" in width.
Versatility is a key feature of the Leigh 16"(400mm) RTJ400 Jig. It makes 5 sizes of through dovetails at two different pitches, 3 sizes of single pass half-blind dovetails, and 4 sizes of box joints (finger joints). Perfect joint fit is guaranteed and repeatable with the patented Leigh elliptical guide bushing.
Through Dovetails Full Pitch
- 5 joint (pin) sizes: 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16" and 1/2"
- Tails up to 1"(25mm) thick
- Pins up to 13/16"(21mm) thick
Half Pitch Through Dovetails
- 4 joint (pin) sizes: 1/4", 5/16", 3/8"and 7/16"
- Tails up to 1"(25mm) thick
- Pins up to 5/8"(16mm) thick
Box Joints / Finger Joints
- Four joint sizes, 3/4", 3/8", 3/16" and 3/32"
- Carcasses, box corners, drawers, tiny jewelry boxes
Half-Blind Dovetails
- Pin and tail boards routed at same time (single pass)
- 3 joint depths: 3/8", 1/2", 19/32"
- Flush or rabbeted drawer fronts, hidden dovetails, period drawer replication
The patented Positioning Feature on this jig allows for making multiple sizes of dovetail and box joints by utilizing a step-over system for repositioning the template relative to the hold-down board position. Throw in the ability to center your work over the template and you've removed all of the guess work of laying out joints. With this innovative system, the jig fits your project - not the other way around!
Perfect for woodworkers of all experience levels, this jig comes with an easy to follow step-by-step instruction guide and DVD tutorial. With this jig you'll be capable of making 5 sizes of through dovetails at two different pitches, 3 sizes of single pass half-blind dovetails, and 4 sizes of box joints (finger joints). Perfect joint fit is guaranteed and repeatable with the patented Leigh elliptical guide bushing that is included with the Jig.
