Dovetail Drawers with Leigh Jig - Part 1

[@4swzb]

I have cut all my dovetails by hand for years now but circumstances recently have me about to use one of these jigs. I became a very talented craftsman under the tutelage of a very good Englishmaker from the Barnsley shops. English makers are indeed real excellent craftsman. Here he is no exception...a very good maker and instructor...thank you for the upload...

[@NewBritWorkshop]

There is no doubt that hand cut dovetails, done well, are both beautiful and strong. However, for many of us those days of care and precision are long gone and a template is the best way forward. Many thanks and good luck. Peter

[@ronhalljr1]

Love the jig box / stand! I'm making one

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Go for it!

[@joeorsi3707]

One of the best instructional videos I have seen. Many thanks Peter.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Joe, Thank you so much for the feedback - it really is appreciated. Peter

[@LSatch]

New Brit Workshop I love the box. Do you have dimensions?

[@rojer9542]

I just got the VRS for my D4 and it came with two different vacuum hose adapters and the vacuum hose attachment also swivels about 20 or 30 degrees.

[@petehorsburgh4584]

Wonderful delivery of information in a clear and companionable manner, wish other explanatory videos could take a lesson or two from you. Thank you.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Pete, Thank you very much - very kind. Peter

[@pskjr100]

this is by far one of the best instructional video i have ever watch very good job thank you

[@NewBritWorkshop]

+patrick k Hi Patrick, You are so very kind - I must say that the Leigh instruction manual is by far the best woodworking manual I have ever seen. Peter

[@pskjr100]

i have a question for you have you ever used this to cut the sides out of plywood ( Baltic birch) or alway s solid stock. I have had this jig sitting in a drawer for 15 years as i got frustrated with the tear out i always got with plywood is there something i'm missing in all of this. This video inspired me to dig it out and try again

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Patrick, No router work looks good on plywood and I would not recommend it for dovetails. Stick with solid wood or even MDF (although one does not get a very strong joint). Peter

[@stannelson5556]

As usual Peter you do beautiful work and your explanations and directions are spot on, thanks.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Stan Nelson Many thanks Stan. Peter

[@petepenman3]

Extremely helpful tutorial, thank you, all very clear and easily understood. To-the-point, without any unnecessary waffle and a most pleasing voice to listen to. With most KZbin videos the presenter has irritated me within 15 seconds and I have to switch off. Brilliant video, and I shall check out your others now. Thank you very much.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Pete Thank you very much indeed. I do my best and it is so rewarding to get such positive feedback. Peter

[@xoncention3265]

Hi Peter. Great Presentation. The VRS Vacuum attachment is a nice addition to the dust collection process. The only limitation I have found is with routers with larger bases i.e. OF 2200, the fingers that capture the router base on either side don't permit the movement of the router to each extremity on the support. To overcome this I remove these two guide fingers and position the vacuum capture intake manually within the routing area.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

+Stewart Robertson I might try this next time. Cheers. Peter

[@nastythomashobbs]

It really is a great jig. I have built many projects on this jig. Your dust bag will fill up quickly though

[@wildbill6976]

still preferable to sawdust boogers...

[@michaelscolaro3483]

Would love to have the plans for your Leigh fixture box. Thoroughly enjoy your videos. Your explanations are right on target. Thank You ever so much.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Michael, The plans are on the way. Peter

[@warrenhambleton]

@@NewBritWorkshopare these plans for the jig fixture storage box available for purchase as a download? It seems like a great addition to the jig!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

@@warrenhambleton Hi Warren, All my plans are available free of charge but in order to get plans I need your email address. To find my email address go to my main KZbin page, click the "About" tab and that leads to my email address. I am told this has to be done on a PC. Please state which plans you need in your email. Peter

[@SirLesMeyer]

Hi Peter. Great videos on the Leigh Jig. I upgraded my D4R to the Pro status but have not yet used it for the single pass HB dovetails. Just a mention about the VRS dust attachment. Mine came with 2 dust hose adapters that will allow the 27 and 36mm hose connections. I have also found the VRS to be great with one exception - when using the 5/16' (8mm) upcut spiral bit instead of the straight cutter, it produces great results but the chip extraction is upwards and then the standard OF1400 dust collection works better. Regards Les

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Les, Many thanks for the kind words and also the great tip about the upcut cutter. Cheers. Peter

[@suzesiviter6083]

@@NewBritWorkshop I bought an old dovetail rig and whilst I can join boards edge to edge, I cant make right angle joints, it can clamp both boards at right angles, but the top board stencil is 1.5"' away from the board and no way to rotate it (Like you need a route bit with a very long shaft), any ideas what this type of jig is and what its use is? It looks to be quite old and made in England. Every jig I have seen has the top stencil sit flush with the top board.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

@@suzesiviter6083 Hi Suze, I have no idea without seeing it. Sorry. Peter

[@suzesiviter6083]

@@NewBritWorkshop No worries, no one else managed to figure it out either even seeing it.

[@lobird23]

Superb Demonstration. Many thanks!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hdwoodshop]

I just purchased a completed Leigh D4 like what you showed in this old but very useful video. I wish someone would detail out the parts to purchase to update the D4 to the D4R Pro. You showed a kit with parts. Would you please give the details to these parts? Thanks! Love the way you did this video. Super useful. Thanks mate!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

I found this on the Axminster site: www.axminstertools.com/leigh-upgrade-kit-for-d-series-jigs-951191 I hope this is what you want but do check. Peter

[@joelieber6424]

Wonderfully done, as usual.

[@nippychippy]

Great vid peter that jig looks good but complicated but to get those nice joints by following the detailed instructions that came with the jig two thumbs two keep up the good work Cheers robert

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Robert, I was a little nervous doing my very first dovetails but the Leigh instructions are absolutely foolproof. I know that they are not quite the same as hand made joints but they do look great and are very quick and easy to do. Cheers. Peter

[@nippychippy]

Ye but we don't have enough time to be doing things by hand good stuff peter keep the vid coming

[@davidwheeler9208]

Great looking job Peter, Now I feel brave enough to try my jig...

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi David, You must try your jig. The instructions are very clear. The key is getting the cutter height adjusted in your router and taking the time to do exactly what Leigh tell you to do. Go for it ! Peter

[@garyknight6766]

Great as always, do you have a drawing of the Leigh box, would save me time in making one?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Gary, In order to get plans I need your email address. To find my email address go to my main KZbin page, click the "About" tab and that leads to my email address. I am told this has to be done on a PC. Cheers. Peter

[@darvaish4552]

Good Morning, your follower Sir. i bought df500 after watching your video. i love it. That machine has made my life so easy, and in a very compact space i can store it. Now next question is would you recommend Leigh Dovetail Jig, i am inclined towards the larger size of it. any input would great. I trust you with your opinion. many thanks

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Mian, If you are making a lot of drawers or other things that you want to have dovetail joints then the Leigh jig is perfect. If you only want to make a few drawers in the foreseeable future then you could look for an alternative method of jointing. I think that the Leigh jig is the best dovetail jig on the market. The larger one will be more flexible over time. Good luck. Peter

[@darvaish4552]

@@NewBritWorkshop much appreciate your help

[@fredpierce6097]

I never cease to be amazed and pissed off about the myriad of incompatible vacuum connections on virtually all brands of woodworking equipment. Even so-called Universal Fittings are limited in scope and not fool proof. Such a pain in my pocketbook and my arse!

[@jamesshanks7291]

Hi Peter, I have just bought a Leigh D4R Dovetail Jig. Having watched your excellent video on the jig again, I tink that your box is a great is idea. I would be very grateful if you could send me the plans for it. Many thanks Jim

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Jim, In order to get plans or to contact me via email I need your email address. KZbin no longer has a private messaging service and so in order to get in touch you need to place a comment on this or any other video with your email address. The KZbin software should identify and send it to the spam folder for The New Brit Workshop. Nobody will be able to see your email address except you and me. I will then send you the plans and delete your comment so that it does not end up in the public domain. Were we to do this the other way around then my comment, with my email address, would appear for all the world to see. Please let me know which plans you need each time you get in touch. Peter

[@gb4816]

That box is brilliant !

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Cheers. The plans are free but I need an email address in order to send them. Peter

[@davidsteinke4012]

The Leigh storage box is outstanding. How can I get more information on how to make one?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi David, Just let me have your email address and I will send the plans. Peter

[@davidsteinke4012]

PM sent. Thanks!

[@davethorne2753]

New Brit Workshop Please send the plans for the Leigh jig. My email is [e-mail]. Thank you.

[@MartyBacke]

Hi Peter, I also have the older Leigh jig, but I keep mine hanging off the back of one of my shop cabinets. But I really like your combination storage box / riser. Whenever I use the jig, either I'm leaning over or getting down on my knees. I'm going to use your idea. Not sure if I'll create a storage box or just a riser of some sort. Thanks for the ideas. Also, I think you sold me on buying the dust collection attachment. It appears to actually be effective. Can you tell me how effective it is when routing through dovetails? I mostly use the jig for through dovetails. Thanks.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Marty, I have moved house many times and a box like that is essential - also quite useful for getting a comfortable working height. Peter

[@johngrubmuller3619]

Hi Peter, I have had my D4R for many years but haven't used it in quite some time. Your video inspired me to dust it off and make some dovetails. The box you made interests me very much and I too would be interested in your plans If you care to pass them on. Thanks very much for your videos.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

John Grubmuller Hi John, Please let me have an email address so that I can send the plans. Peter

[@crashkg]

@@NewBritWorkshop I would also be interested in the plans for this box if you have them. Right Now my Leigh jig is just bouncing around the workshop unprotected.

[@philipferguson2327]

Tim - Thanks for the video. I have lost the VHS tape that came with my D4. I am doing a couple of drawers and have not used the D4 for a while and you video was very helpful.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Philip, I glad that it has helped. Peter (not sure who Tim is)

[@philipferguson2327]

Sorry - I don't know where I got that

[@craigstauffer949]

Hi Peter! Found your video most instructive and helpful. Could you please share your box plans with me? Thank you!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Craig, To get plans I need your email address. For my email address go to my channel home page, click on "About" and you will find the email address (this is best done from a PC for some reason). Let me know what plans you need and I will email them to you. Peter

[@brucenelson4816]

hi peter love your vidios.cani get plans for the leigh jig storage and mounting box..i work standing and it looks good for that..thanks

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Bruce, All my plans are available free of charge but in order to get plans I need your email address. To find my email address go to my main KZbin page, click the "About" tab and that leads to my email address. I am told this has to be done on a PC. Please state which plans you need in your email. Peter

[@fredray9994]

peter: Great videos, parts one and two. Thanks. Are plans for your storage box available?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Fred, Yes, just let me have your email address and I can send them. You can send me your email address by Private Message. Go to my channel home page, kzbin.info Click on "About" and then "Send Message". Once there tell me your email address. This may not work on some tablets but will work for all PCs. Peter

[@GingerJohnnyOR]

I was wondering if you still have the plans for your Leigh storage box that you might share.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Johnny, Up until recently KZbin would intercept any comments that had URLs or email addresses in them and send them to my "Held for Review" (spam) folder where nobody could see them but me. I would action requests for plans from there and delete comments to protect users' email addresses. For the last 3 or 4 weeks I have not been receiving any requests for plans which is very odd - I usually get about 5 a day. I have sent a message to KZbin about this but they have not replied. I cannot have an email address open to the public as I am already having to sift out about 50 spam emails a day. If you were to go to the Festool Owners' Group (FOG) web site, search for me by name and send me a personal message with your email address I will send any plans that you mention to you. www.festoolownersgroup.com/ Peter

[@leefaw1294]

Great Video. any chance of getting the plans for the storage box you built for your D4 dovetail jig?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Lee, In order to get the plans to you I need your email address. KZbin no longer has a private messaging service and so in order to get in touch you need to place a comment on this video with your email address. The KZbin software should identify and send it to the spam folder for The New Brit Workshop. Nobody will be able to see your email address except me. I will then send you a message by email and delete your comment so that it does not end up in the public domain. Were we to do this the other way around then my comment, with my email address, would appear for all the world to see. Peter

[@billshellman5616]

I have recently obtained a D3 and enjoy your videos. Is it still possible to get plans for the storage cabinet?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Bill, yes just let me have your email address. Peter

[@AmerijamAcres]

I'd love to see the plans for the box you use for the jig. I've got the same jig you use. I'd like to upgrade it myself.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Amerijam Acres Hi Amerijam, Please send me your email address by Private Message and I will send you the plans free of charge. Peter

[@jtostenr]

New Brit Workshop I would appreciate a copy of the plans for the box as well. very nice!

[@matthewhoheisel4840]

Do you have measurements for the box you made? I love the idea and would be grateful if you shared the measurements. 😬

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Matthew, I need your email address so that I can send the plans - Just go to my KZbin top page, click on "About" and then you will see my email address. Send me an email, stating the plans that you need and I will send them to you. I am told that it is better to use a PC rather than a phone to find the email address. Peter

[@allanroberts2710]

Peter a great video. Just a couple questions if I may. The box looks just the job, would you happened to have any measurements or photos of the inside I cant quite place how the jig fits in. Also regarding your Polyx video, can you tell me if I use the tints do I then have to use the natural Polyx over the top or are they the same as the Polyx but tinted?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Allan Roberts Hi Allan, I can let you have some drawings if you send your email address to me by Private Message. As for PolyX and tints; as far as I know there is no need to put a clear coat on top but I am not an expert in the tint area. Peter

[@JohnJohnson-zz2nk]

Peter, excellent videos. Very clear descrippptions. Just recently dusted off my Leigh D4 after watching your videos. Do you have plans for the box that you store the jig in?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi John, The plans are on the way. Peter

[@tomlindquist1452]

Peter, if possible I would appreciate receiving the plans for the storage box for the Leigh Dovetail Jig. Thank you, Tom

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Tom, Please let me have your email address so that I can send the plans. Peter

[@jameshardin3635]

Dimensions for your storage box- I recently picked up a Leigh D4 jig and would like to build a container/bench stand like you use in this video. Would it be possible to get your dimensions? Really enjoy your videos.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi James, The easiest thing is for me to send the drawing. In order to get plans or to contact me via email I need your email address. KZbin no longer has a private messaging service and so in order to get in touch you need to place a comment on this or any other video with your email address. The KZbin software should identify and send it to the spam folder for The New Brit Workshop. Nobody will be able to see your email address except you and me. I will then delete your comment so that it does not end up in the public domain and I will then send the plans. Were we to do this the other way around then my comment, with my email address, would appear for all the world to see. Peter

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi James, The plans are on the way. Peter

[@olliesshop]

Excellent video!

[@rsporta]

I have just bought a D4R pro and OF1400, I started to look for the adequate adapter for the e-bush and just read off center issues etc in some forums. Have you encountered such issues? Can you comment more on the bushing you are using (part number etc)? Many thanks in advance and thank you for your great vids

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Rodrigo Sosa Hi Rodrigo, If your router is off centre then it is a simple procedure to centre it using a mandrel - take a look at this video where I show the OF1010: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bp2TaoRnrLSCaas For the correct guide bush and guide bush adapter see this video from about the 6 minute point: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2TPiKCNbaqcrpI Many thanks for the kind comments. Peter

[@rsporta]

New Brit Workshop Great! thank you Peter :)

[@ClelandWeller]

Thank you for the excellent video!

[@bassplugger1]

have watched your video several times and like your workmanship. I have just ordered the dr4pro with the accessory package and would like to build the storage/setup box you have, could you share the plans for the one you have? thank

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Tim, Please let me have your email address so that I can send the plans. Peter

[@honeycombelectricalltd8809]

Another great video Peter, the Gifkins dovetail jig is great for drawers and boxes too, have you seen or used it at all?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Nick, No I have never seen a Gifkins jig. Thank you for your kind comments. Peter

[@kevinclark8311]

Did you happen to make a video build of your Leigh Jig box? I really enjoy watching your videos... very informative as well as superbly produced! Keep up the great work! Cheers

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Kevin, No I am afraid not. I built that box before I owned anything that could shoot video ! I do supply the plans free of charge and include a few images of the box that will help construction. All I need is an email address in order to send out the plans. Peter

[@EdBray]

Peter, do you have any plans for your Leigh D4 storage box? It looks a great idea and I could do with something similar for my D4 jig. I also have the upgrade kit and the VRS adapter too.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Ed, I do not have any plans for the D4 storage box but I can produce something next week. I am away from home until Monday and have no access to the box or my main computer. Please send me your email address by private message (reminding me it is for the D4 Box plans) and I will do my best to get something to you later next week. Peter

[@EdBray]

Hi Peter, that would be great thank you, not sure how to do the private message thing on here but will work it out. Ed.

[@tubeViewer4454]

Peter, I very much enjoy your videos. I know this is an older video, but if you still have the plans for the storage box, I too would love to have a copy. My email address is [e-mail]. Thanks very much, and please keep your videos coming.

[@JonasJCom]

I tried to do some fingerjoints in plywood and the first try of making a box was amazing. Maybe it was beginners luck, but after that I keep getting lots of tearouts (I know plywood is hard in that way) but worked perfectly on my first box. I'm wondering if I did something genius the first time or it was pure luck? - Any good suggestions?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Jonas, I can only guess from this distance but it may be that you were being very cautious the first time and took things slowly. If the tearout is underneath then you could try a sacrificial piece under your wood. If the tearout is at the side then it may help to take the cut down in stages. Is there a chance that your first session took the edge off the cutter? Or, maybe as you are using plywood the grain of the outer layers is running left to right instead of fore and aft. Peter

[@JonasJCom]

Hi Peter, thank you so much for your great reply. I think that helped me to find my mistake (I'm still very very new to woodworking) - half the boards I have cut so the grain is turned the wrong way. They are all still intact since I have only worked on scrape pieces so far on this project, but I can see the scrape pieces with the grain in the wrong direction are the pieces with the problems, the once with grain in the right works fine. Do you think I can save them by having an extra board in front of my piece when routing them? - or will I run into trouble no matter what having turned the grain the wrong direction?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Jonas, It may help to have a sacrificial piece on front and it would be worth trying it with some of your scrap pieces. Good luck. Peter

[@rcfriscoflyer]

Thank You Sir, Smashing!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi James, Thank you. Peter

[@TheChrisPineWorkshop]

Beautiful! Those are some impressive pieces of chestnut! Were they salvaged form something? Love the project Peter! Regards! Chris

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Chris, The Chestnut came from a clearance at an old worker's place. He has retired and was selling up most of his materials and some lovely tools. Cheers. Peter

[@tonymonaghan1318]

Hi Peter, Have you had any problems with the clip in guide bush on the 1400 with regards to accuracy. I've ordered a 1400 and I'm only now finding out people have found too much play in the fitting.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Tony, I do not use the Festool ones (I have only the one that came with the router). I have a set from UJK which I use with the Leigh adapter. Peter

[@tonymonaghan1318]

@@NewBritWorkshop Hi...thanks for the quick reply. So basically I have the D4R jig and had been using a Trend router. I watched your video and decided to to get the Festool 1400. It arrives tomorrow. I also ordered the adapter (From Axminster too) to take Leigh Bush. However, only afterwards I notice that a lot of people complain that these clip in adapters have too much play and the dovetails are inaccurate. Is this something you have found or am I worrying over something I don't need to. Thanks Tony

[@tonymonaghan1318]

@@NewBritWorkshop This is the adapter ring I bought www.axminstertools.com/ie/leigh-guide-bush-adaptor-for-festool-of1400-493566

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Tony, I have seen people worried about the OF1400 accuracy with the guide bushes but mine was fine from the start. I now use the OF1010 for Leigh jig work (I have said this many times in later videos) and that router can be adjusted if it is off centre. Peter

[@tonymonaghan1318]

@@NewBritWorkshop So the OF1400 arrived today. I have to say I'm blown away by the quality and accuracy. I fitted the Leigh adaptor. There is a tiny bit of play. Whether this would effect the cut, I'm not sure. I read on a Forum that Festool engineer said to push in a wood tooth pick an snap it off. I did this. It is rock solid and these just pop out when you release it. Takes about ten seconds to put them in. So if you compare this to having to screw this out if it was a fixed version it takes a lot less time. I placed it on my Leigh jig and it feels a lot more solid than my Trend T7 with no side to side play. I'd say it will be perfect. On top of that, the quality and accuracy of the fence and depth stop makes me think this is going to be an awesome all round router!!. Thanks for your videos, they are very inspiring and very well articulated! You have a great teaching method!

[@ChasP-ox8eo]

Interested in raised box for Leigh D4R jig, are plans still available ?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Chas, To get plans I need your email address. For my email address go to my channel home page, click on "About" and you will find the email address (this is best done from a PC for some reason). Let me know what plans you need and I will email them to you. Peter

[@toddsippel6456]

How do we contact you to ask for the box measurements? Do you leave the front alignment guides on when the jig is in your box? Thank you.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Todd, In order to get plans or to contact me via email I need your email address. KZbin no longer has a private messaging service and so in order to get in touch you need to place a comment on this or any other video with your email address. The KZbin software should identify and send it to the spam folder for The New Brit Workshop. Nobody will be able to see your email address except you and me. I will then delete your comment so that it does not end up in the public domain and I will then send the plans. Were we to do this the other way around then my comment, with my email address, would appear for all the world to see. Peter

[@malcolmjames1866]

Informative videos, Peter. Thank you. Are we able to purchase your plans for the case that holds the jig? We have no way of sending PMs now.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Malcolm, Now that KZbin have removed the PM capability it seems that normally comments that contain an email address get put in my "Held for Review" section and not displayed to the world. I respond to these if they are requests for plans and then delete them in order to protect the email address. You now should have your plans. Peter

[@daveschofield259]

Excellent video.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Thanks Dave. Peter

[@Spongo1108]

Hello Peter. Thank you for the very informative video. I am setting up a D4R Pro jig and I was wondering if I could have a copy of the plans for the box you mount the jig on please. I was also wondering what the working height of your jig is relative to your height. Thank you.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Cliff, I can send the plans but I need an email address in order to get them to you. Peter

[@Spongo1108]

New Brit Workshop Thanks Peter. My email address is [e-mail].

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Cliff, The plans are on the way. Peter

[@hupajo]

Great Job !!!

[@didiermichel4600]

Peter, excellent video !! I just got a Leigh superjig 24'' and I would like to build a box like you did. Do you still have the plans available , that would be great.Thanks in advanceDidier

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Didier, The plans are available free of charge but I need an email address in order to get them to you. Peter

[@didiermichel4600]

[e-mail] Many thanks Peter

[@clauslippert7599]

Like your videos. You come to the point. Dovetails in Germany are called Schwalbenschwanz (swallowtail). :-)

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Claus Lippert Hi Claus, Many thanks. We hope to visit the Mosel later in the year for cycling and walking. Cheers Peter

[@WelshRabbit]

Claus, is that the same word used to describe the swallowtail merlons on a crenellated castle or city wall indicating Ghibelline (as opposed to Guelf) allegiance during the Middle Ages? I think if I'd lived in Europe in the 1200's, I'd have been very fond of swallowtails since I really admire Kaiser Friedrich II (Hohenstaufen), called "Stupor Mundi" ("wonder of the world").

[@jeffdeluca1153]

Great tutorial thank you. Quick question.. Do you not cut both the pins and tails simultaneously as you do on a Porter Cable Omnijig for example? Thank you

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Jeff, No I do not and that is how the original D4 was intended to be used. However, you can now cut both if you wish with the latest machine but I prefer my pins and tails to vary in size. Peter

[@jeffdeluca1153]

Thank you Peter. I picked a D4 up at a public auction and am anxious to start making sawdust. Great tutorial btw.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Good luck - let me know if you have any problems (not that I am likely to be able to help !). Peter

[@jeffdeluca1153]

Hello Peter again. Can you tell me. do you use the Leigh guide bushing or a generic brand? The Porter Cable is a bit shallow and I fear riding up over the template Thx again

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Jeff, I use Leigh guide bushing - they designed the jig and know what they are doing. Peter

[@jeffdeluca1153]

Hello again Peter.. Well my good wife got me the VRS for Christmas and today I cut my first dovetails.. half blind. I AM SOOO excited! The very first one came out literally perfect! No room for glue. So I adjusted the bit depth and loosened it up a tad. You are right on the money about the manual! Oh my it is the BEST written instruction Ive ever read! Here is a link to my dropbox if you would like to see the pictures! Thank you for your inspiration friend! www.dropbox.com/sh/u33050u6tx7k4wm/AADvlRhupBPsZWg85e_ntgGya?dl=0

[@davidclay5588]

Peter, how can I get a copy of your plans for the jig platform/storage case?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi David, In order to get plans or to contact me via email I need your email address. KZbin no longer has a private messaging service and so in order to get in touch you need to place a comment on this or any other video with your email address. The KZbin software should identify and send it to the spam folder for The New Brit Workshop. Nobody will be able to see your email address except you and me. I will then send you the plans and delete your comment so that it does not end up in the public domain. Were we to do this the other way around then my comment, with my email address, would appear for all the world to see. Please let me know which plans you need each time you get in touch. Peter

[@rocketglass1]

Is it still possible to get plans for the box for the Leigh Jig?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Robert, Yes. In order to get plans or to contact me via email I need your email address. KZbin no longer has a private messaging service and so in order to get in touch you need to place a comment on this or any other video with your email address. The KZbin software should identify and send it to the spam folder for The New Brit Workshop. Nobody will be able to see your email address except you and me. I will then delete your comment so that it does not end up in the public domain and I will then send the plans. Were we to do this the other way around then my comment, with my email address, would appear for all the world to see. Peter

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Robert, The plans are on the way. Peter

[@rogerthedodger5558]

hi peter. you must be a millionaire with all that Leigh/Veritas/Festool kit!! An Excellent tip re "don't cut the pieces to length" - been there? done that! More importantly completely echo the comment from Peter Penman - I could have written it. How many KZbin vids are ruined (and subsequently switched off) by the well meaning, David Attenborough not rehearsing his subject matter before pressing the record button. I'm researching the leigh jig prior to purchase and your video is most informative. Well done and thanks. Roger

[@NewBritWorkshop]

rogerthedodger55 Hi Roger - I will reply to this and your next comment soon. Peter

[@dorset16]

Hi Peter, What is the height of your box?, and would you say that having the jig at chest height would be more comfortable?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

+dorset16 Hi, If you let me have your email address I will send you the plans free of charge. Peter

[@dorset16]

+New Brit Workshop (Peter), just PM'd you

[@peppercock]

I would also be interested in making a case/ stand for my jig. Thanks you.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

+peppercock Please send me a Private Message with your email address. Peter

[@jbarnett8062]

Thank’s for the video! I too have a d4 Leigh that I finally have an opportunity to use. One of my first projects is to build a case for it, I find yours brilliant!! Can you send a drawing?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

I need an email address in order to get the plans to you. Peter

[@darrenay1]

peter, where did you get your upgrade kit from ???. great video

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Darren, The kit came from Brimarc here in the UK. Axminster will also sell them. Expect to pay about £24. Here is the link: www. brimarc.com/products/Leigh-D4R-Upgrade-Kit-832160 Peter

[@darrenay1]

Thankyou peter

[@simokoukouss5726]

Hi good job . i am morocan , i like it

[@NewBritWorkshop]

simo koukouss Hi Simo, Many thanks. Peter

[@simokoukouss5726]

HI PETER WHAT THE NEW ?

[@borodajf]

Hello, Peter! You did not respond to the letter on a possibility of dispatch of the plan. What should be made?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

I do not know what you mean - I have not seen anything from you before. Peter

[@borodajf]

Strange. Two weeks ago I appealed to you to send the plan of a support. I see the comment.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

I have searched all of my comments from 3 months ago and have no record of any contact from you. Please let me know what plans you want and which email address to send them to. Peter

[@NewBritWorkshop]

It is interesting that my email system recognised your email address and so I have sent something to you before. I would have deleted your previous message and hence why I was unable to find it. Check your junk mail ! Peter

[@borodajf]

Received everything! Many thanks of Peter for your participation and disinterestedness! Progress to you!

[@lobird23]

Would you make available the plans for your leigh box?

[@lobird23]

i now see the instructions below. many thanks.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Ray, In order to get plans or to contact me via email I need your email address. KZbin no longer has a private messaging service and so in order to get in touch you need to place a comment on this or any other video with your email address. The KZbin software should identify and send it to the spam folder for The New Brit Workshop. Nobody will be able to see your email address except you and me. I will then delete your comment so that it does not end up in the public domain and I will then send the plans. Were we to do this the other way around then my comment, with my email address, would appear for all the world to see. Peter

[@lobird23]

@@NewBritWorkshop Thank you very much. I very much enjoy your videos, not only for the fine entertainment value, but i have recently purchased a Leigh D4R pro jig. Your instruction has been very valuable. Thanks again!

[@matermark]

Why did you do the tails and then the pins, instead of doing both in one pass at the same time?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

+matermark My original D4R had to be used in two separate operations; tails and pins. The new D4R Pro does allow tails and pins to be done in one pass. Peter

[@matermark]

+New Brit Workshop (Peter) Thanks for your reply. They have an update/upgrade kit that includes a plastic spacer clip that offsets the vertical board a half finger and a plastic length of rod, similar to a coat hanger wire straightened out, that goes through the fingers acting as a limiter reducing the depth the router can travel in the fingers... plus an adjustable router bushing that is oval which gives you more fine tuning; it's the most expensive part of the upgrade kit, which totals ~$29US. I could only afford used, and recently got a good deal on the Super 18, with both the full router bit set and the VRS kit. Haven't used it yet, still learning the manual! Take care and don't lose any fingers!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

+matermark Cheers. Take care. Peter

[@kevincarter4706]

Have u ever tried the Woodrat Peter >

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Kevin, No but a friend had one for a while. Peter

[@charlesorsay2389]

love the box

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Charles, The simple plans for this are free just send me your email address. Peter

[@NewBritWorkshop]

In order to get the plans to you I need your email address. KZbin no longer has a private messaging service and so in order to get in touch you need to place a comment on this video with your email address. The KZbin software should identify and send it to the spam folder for The New Brit Workshop. Nobody will be able to see your email address except me. I will then send you the plans by email and delete your comment so that it does not end up in the public domain. Were we to do this the other way around then my comment, with my email address, would appear for all the world to see. Peter

[@marshmalow22]

How can I get the plans for the box?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Marcelo, The plans are free. Just go to my KZbin top page, click on "About" and then you will see my email address. Send me an email, stating the plans that you need and I will send them to you. Peter

[@keithcrawford455]

Very well done sir. May I inquire on your storage chest, please. I see no way to send you a message at the moment, please advise.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Keith, In order to get plans or to contact me via email I need your email address. KZbin no longer has a private messaging service and so in order to get in touch you need to place a comment on this or any other video with your email address. The KZbin software should identify and send it to the spam folder for The New Brit Workshop. Nobody will be able to see your email address except you and me. I will then delete your comment so that it does not end up in the public domain and I will then send the plans. Were we to do this the other way around then my comment, with my email address, would appear for all the world to see. Peter

[@DrPeaNut12]

Thanks for this great tutorial Peter. As usual, clear, concise and extremely helpful. Unfortunately, I'm not sure how I can create a private message on here. Would it be possible to get a set of the plans for your jig storage case?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Oosema, Now that KZbin have removed the PM capability it seems that comments that contain an email address will normally get put in my "Held for Review" section and not displayed to the world. I respond to these if they are requests for plans and then delete them in order to protect the email address. Peter

[@David-fv7zg]

It’s a whole lot easier just to cut them by hand......This is a nice demo though, thanks for showing this.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Dave, Hand cut dovetails get more difficult as the old arthriticiness sets in though and some people prefer the ease of a jig. There is one point about this that everyone should understand - hand cut dovetails, done well, look so much better. Peter

[@David-fv7zg]

New Brit Workshop I didn't think about it that way, makes perfect sense.

[@Essdubbya]

My D4 has been sitting on a shelf since new for more than 10 years. Embarrassing. But, pedestal desk here I come

[@NewBritWorkshop]

The plans are free of charge. Just send me your email address by Private Message so that I can send them to you. To send me a Private Message follow this link: kzbin.info then click "About" followed by "Send Message". Peter

[@jorgejimenez8854]

how much is it????

[@NewBritWorkshop]

jorge jimenez You must "Google" this as it will vary from one country to another. In the UK the D4R Pro is about £500. Peter

[@MikeyDonna]

I don’t understand the need for the loud 🎶

[@christinacourt7036]

Wonderful video! I've inherited my dad's D4 and your thorough video has inspired me to make some things with it. I'd love to have the plans for your box, if it's not too much trouble. thebrodies at att dot net (I'm sure you can figure out the code.)

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Christina, The plans are on the way. Peter

[@christinacourt7036]

New Brit Workshop Thanks!