Leigh RTJ400 Router Table Dovetail Jig

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Average reader rating

4.5

out of 5

Brand:

Leigh

Model:

RTJ400

Price:

$359

Description

Router tables are exceedingly popular and can be found in most shops. The Leigh RTJ400 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.

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
Equally spaced dovetails with
approx. 1-1/2"(80mm) 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
Carcass and box construction

HALF PITCH THROUGH
DOVETAILS
Equally spaced dovetails with
approx. 3/4"(40mm) pitch
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
Carcass and box construction

HALF-BLIND DOVETAILS
Pin and tail boards routed at
same time (single pass)
Equally spaced dovetails with
approx. 3/4"(40mm) pitch
3 joint sizes: 3/8", 1/2", 19/32"
Joints up to 1"(25mm) thick
Flush or rabbeted drawer
fronts, hidden dovetails,
period drawer replication

BOX JOINTS / FINGER JOINTS
Four joint sizes, 3/4", 3/8",
3/16" and 3/32"
Carcasses, box corners,
drawers, tiny jewelry boxes

ANGLED DOVETAILS
Simple angles
Cradles, planter boxes

END-ON-END DOVETAILS
Rout straight or angled
end-on-end dovetails at
three different cutting
depths
Face frames, picture frames

IMPORTANT Router Table Requirements
Router tables are not commonly used with guide bushings because either a bearing or fence is used. The Leigh eBush system is designed aroun the decades-old Porter Cable/Black & Decker industry standard. Therefore, you will probably need to adapt your router table or insert plate to accept a Leigh eBush.

Reader Reviews

My RTJ400

Reviewed by: pstewart405

Review Summary

After much thought I purchased the RTJ400. Have not regretted this purchase what so ever. After the initial purchase, I watched the accompanying video. I made my first attempt at through dovetails . I was pleasantly surprise how easy it was to actually produce quality parts with this tool . The quick references guide is right before you and the book gives you all the information you will need to use this tool. I have successfully made through dovetails ,half blind dovetail box joints.

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and half pitch dovetails . I am please with the ease it takes to get quality results . A quality tool it is .I recently purchase the ACRTJ accessory kit that allows you to expand your ability to make numerous other joints, a bit pricey but a keeper non the less. If your in the market for a router table jig , give this one a look. I rate this tool a 4 only because The ACRTJ doesn't come with the initial tool.. Tool is well engineered. I do not believe anyone who purchases this tool will be disappointed.

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