Leigh D4R Pro Inlaid Dovetails

[@keithgloyns9814]

a very informative and entertaining tutorial

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it Keith. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@paulsmessyworkshop]

Kenny, WOW, that sure makes a great looking joint. A bit of work but well worth it in the end. Thanks.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Definitely a bit of work Paul and not a joint that I would want to do for every project. But for that extra special project from time to time, the extra work involved in this joint makes for a gorgeous final product and it is well worth the added effort. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for taking the time to leave your comment. It's appreciated.

[@juanmallqui9309]

wow, its a lot of steps and i had to look the video twice to get it. This is very time consuming but it looks beautiful. Well done! and thanks for the awesome tutorial

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks for the kind words on the show. I also produced a tutorial on doing this style of dovetail by hand. If you are interested, you can find that show here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5nOqYdsjbilrJo Thanks for tuning in.

[@hnickkulp9103]

Almost 30 years ago, I purchased an original Incra Jig . Eventually, I upgraded to the Ultra with a Wonder Fence Pro. I had to build a router table last year to finally use the full 28" potential. I've used it for both Dovetails and box joints and the advantage it has provided is that I can make double dove tails and double box joints. The Leigh jig is also a great tool and takes up a lot less space than my router table. Watching your demonstration always provides great instruction tips and ideas. My ancient Craftsman jig from the 1980's hasn't seen action since then. Great work and always great information. You final joint looks beautiful. I've often thought about combining Purpleheart and Black Walnut for a contrast joint on a jewelry box. I'll have to try it.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I'd love to see that project if you ever get it made. Thanks for tuning in to the show and taking the time to chime in with your story. I truly appreciate it.

[@meawayfromhome]

Hi Kenny, another good tutorial the joint looks great, well done Kenny.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it Philip. Thanks for tuning in to the show this week.

[@pfoster7467]

Great demonstration of how to do the inlay. Thanks for sharing that. I will be trying it out. 👍

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it. Good luck on your project and thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@michaelmarchione3408]

That is striking Ken! Strong and beautiful. Enjoyed, take care!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it Michael. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@stuartnurse8415]

Thanks Kenny - that’s a lovely looking joint Amazingly, I downloaded this from Leigh’s site 2 days ago but seeing it in the form of a video tutorial is much more useful. Thanks again

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I've been doing this joint for years Stuart and I initially learned from the download as well. Glad to hear that the video tutorial is useful. Good luck on your joint and thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@timdennis2193]

Awesome joint... have to give this a go... great tutorial. Thank you

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome Tim. I'm glad that you liked it. Thanks for tuning in and good luck with your joint.

[@heystarfish100]

Great instructional video. Thanks for the inspiration to give this a try. The Leigh D4R PRO is such a wonderful jig.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

There are a lot of people who are intimidated by this jig and hopefully this tutorial will inspire them to try something a little more complex to get the full use from it. I agree that it is a wonderful jig. The price point is high on this one but the results are well worth the price in my opinion. Thanks for tuning in and for the kind words on the show.

[@rojer9542]

I’m thinking I’ll have to learn how to cut a regular through dovetail on the Leigh jig first. I enjoyed the video and it’s nice to see the potential the Leigh jig offers.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

It's a pretty simple process and in fact, it's pretty much the same as what I've shown here, only in one species and you only cut the dovetails one time. LOL. I produced a show quite a while back on cutting through dovetails with the Leigh jig. If you are interested, you can find it here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/foG8qGSsndJ7esk I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in.

[@rojer9542]

@@acutabove_woodworkings Thanks for the link, I’ll check it out. I’ll definitely do through dovetails. I started out with blind dovetail drawers in 1/2” Appleply for my kitchen. Took a little head scratching, studying the manual, KZbin and a bunch of practice joints. It paid off, as I have 7 drawers cut and ready to glue up. I just got the material for the bottoms today, so tomorrow I’ll get the glued up.

[@joelcopeland3018]

Wow, got to get that jig... Joint looks great.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

The jig is pricey Joel and it can have quite a learning curve to use but once you understand the concept of the jig and how to use it, the result are incredible. I have a basic tutorial for this jig as well as a half blind dovetail tutorial on the channel if you ever decide that you are going to get this jig. Thanks for tuning in and for the kind words.

[@kuldipmalhotra4068]

Great tutorial

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it. Thanks for tuning in.

[@sergionicolasgonzalezcastr3587]

Muchas gracias ❤❤

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You are very welcome. Thank you for tuning in to the show.

[@earlbishop2314]

Wow Ken, just beautiful! I'm going to watch your original video on this jig. A few years ago I spent a lot of time learning how to cut dove tails by hand but I find if I don't keep making dove tails I have to spend a lot of time relearning the process. A jig may just be the answer. Thanks again for a great video. Stay safe!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it Earl. This jig is pricey but the results are incredible. Half blind, through dovetails, sliding dovetails, inlaid dovetails etc. The results are pretty much perfect every time as long as you've done the setup correctly. It can be a finicky jig to learn but once you get it, the results are incredible. Thanks for tuning in and for the kind words on the show.

[@jeffdeluca1153]

Excellent and thank you! I absolutely LOVE this jig. Been wanting to attempt this joint .

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Hopefully this tutorial will give you the confidence to give it a try Jeff. It really is a striking piece of joinery. Thanks for tuning in to the show and good luck on your project.

[@karlriley1314]

And another excellent video. Kenny keep them comin. Looks like it's a little cold up there now, hehe

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

It's getting there Karl. Today (for example) the temperature is -21 degrees C but the windchill factor makes it feel more like -34 degrees C. I may have to break out my extra sweater as I head to the shop this morning. LOL. Thanks for tuning in and for the kind words on the show.

[@stevetrubilla755]

Very well done! Thank you.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked ti Steve. Thanks for tuning in.

[@BruceTriesStuff-cj5ev]

Amazing Video I don't think I will he able to do this with the super 12 I just ordered. But looking forward to getting started.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks for the kind words Bruce. I don't know what your skillset is like, but I also have a tutorial on how to cut this joint by hand. If you are interested, you can find it here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5nOqYdsjbilrJo Thanks for tuning in.

[@bruce9108]

@@acutabove_woodworkings I am a novice (building my third piece) who tries tries hard techniques to see if I can get them to work out. I am working on a mule chest with sliding dovetail face frame. Time to make the drawers. I was going to do videos based on that premise but what I am working on takes too much focus to also record.

[@marcelo403polo2]

Thats a hi tech stuff. Thanks for sharing

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Not really high tech Marcelo. Quite easy as long as you know how. They are also able to be done by hand if the jig isn't available to you. Maybe I need to do a tutorial on hand cutting this joint as well. Thanks for tuning in

[@brianroerig2504]

Perfect video detailing this process. I have several gifts I am planning to use this process on. You mentioned a straight bit. Will you please detail what bit that is? Thank you in advance.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

The straight bit that I refer to in this video is the bit that comes with the Leigh jig Brian. It is a 5/16" straight cutter with an 8mm shank. Here's a link. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/power-tool-accessories/router-bits/30162-straight-bits-for-leigh-jigs?item=18J0780 I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

Wow and I thought the Incra system had a learning curve! I have the TS LS Wonder fence and I think it is much less setup with the Incra. Incra calls these double dove tails. I am glad you shared this with us. 😁🛫

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

The learning curve seems high in the video but honestly, it doesn't take long to figure out and get a successful joint. Thanks for tuning in this week and for chiming in with your comment. It's appreciated.

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

@@acutabove_woodworkings Thank You. 😁🛫

[@programorprogrammed]

damn that's a beautiful joint

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it. Thanks for tuning in.

[@harleywood9588]

Excellent tutorial. Can you do 6 degree dovetails with this jig?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

To the best of my knowledge, you cannot do a 6 degree dovetail with this jig. That's one of the drawbacks of any jig, is that you are limited by the jigs construction. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show Harley.

[@alanwasserman8176]

I like the contrast of the wood, I am going to watch this video a few times, to be honest I am a little bit confused (sorry) I have never done a Dovetail inlay before, I hope I can do the inlay with my Craftsman Dovetailing Jig, any other Tips or Tricks would be appreciated, Thanks Ken

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I'm not too familiar with the Craftsman dovetailing jig Alan but the ones that I have seen have a steel plate that the router guide bit rides in in order to create the dovetails. Those plates are solid and set so that they are not moveable. Unless the fingers of your dovetail jig are adjustable, this joint would not be possible. Which model of Craftsman dovetail jig do you have? Either way, I hope you can figure it out. If your jig isn't capable of this sort of joint, you could always cut them by hand. Maybe I need to do a tutorial on how to do that as well. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@jimpalmer1944]

Great, more of this type tutorials.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I hope this means you liked the show Steve. Thanks for tuning in.

[@Jslav-jj2xq]

Well done sir. Quick question...have you tried the upcut spiral bits for cutting pin boards? Ive read where they reduce tearout. Thoughts? Thanks in advance

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

While I have used up-cut spiral blades for other things (with great results) I have never tried them with the D4R jig. I can see where they might reduce some tear-out due to the design but I personally have not tested that. Give them a try and see what you think. Even if they don't reduce the tear-out for this jig, you will still have an incredible straight bit to use with your router bit arsenal. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@Jslav-jj2xq]

@@acutabove_woodworkings thanks, I may give them a try

[@kathymoriarty8790]

❤

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it. Thanks for tuning in.

[@randysmith3828]

Great tutorial. I’m glad your channel exists for amateurs like me to try these cool techniques. Have you ever used the Porter Cable dove tail jig? I’ve been eyeing that one up for a while.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I'm not familiar with that jig Randy. I've had the Leigh D4R Pro for many years and have been extremely happy with it so after purchasing it, I've never looked at any other jigs. If the fingers on the Porter Cable jig are adjustable, then this joint should be possible. Sorry I can't help you more on that one. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for the kind words.

[@jamescampbell7780]

Does this jig accommodate a sacrificial batten to prevent breakout?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

It does not James but with that being said, I have never had an issue with tear out or blow out with this jig. The dovetails have always been clean with crisp edges and no blowout. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in.

[@robertpacheco4244]

I’m wondering if you have the multiple mortise and tenon attachment and what your experience with it might be. Also have you used the Leigh for box joints?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I do not have that attachment Robert and for box joints, I have never used the Leigh jig but use the INCRA iBox jig instead for that operation. Sounds like I need to look into the mortise and tenon attachment and possibly do a tutorial on box joints on the Leigh. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@davidgrza]

Would it be possible to do a triple dove tail inlay with that jig?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I would think that it would be very possible David. You would just have to allow for the extra room to move the fingers in your initial setup. I can't believe I've never thought of this before. Thanks for tuning in and for the idea. I love it.

[@jeffdeluca1153]

Is there any way to create this without leaving the little cleanup job on the inside? Thx again

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

The only way to avoid the inner cleanup, is to make the walnut parts from the same thickness as the side. This will however, result in the walnut line through the dovetail, not being continuous and it will have breaks in it. In order to get a complete and continuous line of walnut throughout the dovetails, the walnut needs to be thicker than the side pieces. This causes the inner cleanup issue. I hope this helps Jeff.

[@jeffdeluca1153]

@@acutabove_woodworkings thx a bunch. Insawnanguybhandncutnthis joint. He made two boards with tails of opposite colors. Glued them end to end. Then did the second part. Not sure if that would work with a jig.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@jeffdeluca1153 I'm not 100% sure if that would work or not. I also have a hand cut tutorial on this joint but it also involved cutting out the extra materiel on the interior of the box. If you are interested, you can find it here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5nOqYdsjbilrJo

[@jeffdeluca1153]

@@acutabove_woodworkings thank you for your reply. Enjoying your videos

[@paulwilkinson919]

If you have a router table you can set it up to remove the 1/8" x 1/8" area from the cleanup. Do this before you rout the second set of tails (inlay).

[@imanutnur7]

Don't you have a Vacuum and Router Support for your Leigh Dovetail?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I do have the VRS for the D4R Pro Tom but it really gets in the way when filming. So I remove it to film the demonstration. Thanks for tuning in.

[@imanutnur7]

@@acutabove_woodworkings it would keep you from eating chips

[@imanutnur7]

It looks great. Sorry I didn't start out with a compliment.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@imanutnur7 The VRS for this jig is incredible

[@werkcube7218]

I have a Information, if you try this on bigger Boards. If you do this at boards with 22mm (0,86inch) and Inlay Board of 26mm (1,02Inch) you need a bigger space between the Pins because the Guide Bushing you use is bigger and it will not go in. I hope you unterstand what i mean. I make this and my first one failed because i forgot this. I was searching a long time for a Video how this is made.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks for taking the time to tune in to the show and chime in with your advice. It's truly appreciated.

[@fin3125]

My wife thinks you should lower the sound machines when editing video. . Since she yells at me every time I will agree 😉

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Believe it or not David, the audio when the machines are running have been lowered during editing considerably. You'd be surprised to hear what the original audio track sounds like. Thanks for the input though. I will try and keep that in mind for future edits of the show. Thanks for tuning in.

[@Joemama-km9np]

Yeah, I'll never have the patience to use a dovetail jig.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Using a dovetail jig can be a tedious learning process and depending on the jig, and how complex it is, the process can be frustrating. The good news is that the results are worth it in the end. If the jig is not your thing, I also have a tutorial on how to do this joint by hand, using hand tools only. You can find it here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5nOqYdsjbilrJo Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to leave your comment.

[@lakikrakow]

you work more with a screwdriver than with this machine:)

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Is that a good thing or a bad thing? Thanks for tuning in.