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Router Table & Bench Dovetail Jig

LEIGH R9

PLUS

User Guide

See other side of  book for Bench Operation

Router Table Operation

Dedicated Customer Support

1-800-663-8932

Summary of Contents for R9PLUS

Page 1: ...Router Table Bench Dovetail Jig LEIGH R9PLUS UserGuide See other side of book for Bench Operation Router Table Operation Dedicated Customer Support 1 800 663 8932 ...

Page 2: ...ee the Customer Support section of the Appendix Reminder If at first you don t succeed read the instructions Important Inches and Millimeters Text and illustrations in this English language user guide indicate dimensions in both inches and millimeters with inches first followed by millimeters in square brackets i e 1 2 x 2 12x50mm Do not be concerned that the inch millimeter equivalents are not ma...

Page 3: ... 9 64 for hardwood 3 4 19mm Forstner or similar bit for the clamp holes 5 16 drill bit for the back up board holes A countersink bit A router with adaptor for the e10 guide bushing Dedicated Customer Support 1 800 663 8932 Chapter 1 Making the Beam 5 Chapter 2 Glossary of Symbols 11 Chapter 3 Using your Jig Safely 13 Chapter 4 Basic Jig Functions 15 Chapter 5 The Leigh eBush 17 Chapter 6 Through D...

Page 4: ...0 e10 70 8 3 8 Carbide Tipped 2 1 4 8º 140 8 170 170C e7 e10 1 3 4 1 4 to 1 2 8mm 172 8 75 8 Carbide Tipped 7 16 2 3 8 8º 1 3 4 3 8 to 5 8 8mm 172 8 e10 2 7 8 5 8 1 4 170 5 16 3 7 8 8mm 5 16 173 For 3 8 3 4 Joints 3 1 3 8 166C 3 16 2 1 2 5 8 1 4 173C For 3 8 3 4 Joints 3 1 3 8 160 1 2 collet required 1 2 collet required 1 2 collet required 1 4 collet required 1 4 collet required e10 1 2 3 1 3 4 up...

Page 5: ...The beam is equally suited to router table or bench operation The following instructions will guide you through the beam making process Care in building the beam will ensure great joinery every time with the R9PLUS In addition to these instructions a two page drawing complete with all dimension information is provided at the end of the user guide Important Please use this chapter s step by step in...

Page 6: ...face B sacrificial board C and beam D near the edge of the workbench and clamp in place E 1 2 Start with a straight flat and square 30 762mm length of wood 11 2 x 31 2 x 30 38mm x 89mm x 762mm Note A 30 section of common 2 4 can be used if it is straight flat and square 1 4 Lay out the mounting screw holes Aand clamp holes Bas per the drawing on pages 38 39 Drill and countersink the screw holes on...

Page 7: ...e Latches There are three parts to each latch assembly the latch screw A the nyloc nut Band the plastic latch C Press the nyloc nut into the hexagon opening in the top of the plastic latch with the white nylon insert facing up Next screw in the latch screw from the bottom of the latch Do not tighten the screw at this time 1 12 Mount the template on the left pair of pin plates using the 7 16 11mm p...

Page 8: ...cated above for the sidestop A Note Be precise Sidestop positioning is very important 1 14 Using the two 5 16 8mm holes as drill guides drill two 5 16 8mm holes through the beam Attach the sacrificial board at the left end with a 20 machine screw and wing nut Then move the template to its second position and install the second screw 1 16 Clamp Holes Drill all 3 4 19mm clamp holes A square to the b...

Page 9: ... binding on the pins Move the template to the second position and repeat the procedure with the third pin plate 1 22 Optional Hold down for Bench Use Notch out the ends of the beam in order to clamp beam assembly to a bench and use in hand held router mode 1 20 Clamp a square board against the sidestop and flush under the template Insert the shank of the No 80 8 bit into the 5 16 8mm hole in the t...

Page 10: ...10 10 ROUTER TABLE OPERATION R9PLUS Dovetail Jig User Guide Making The Beam Chapter 1 ...

Page 11: ... you the operator when clamped in jig which faces are in or out when assembled and which edge goes against the sidestop Dashed line icons indicate the other side of the board R9PLUS ROUTER TABLE OPERATION CHAPTER 2 Glossary of Symbols 2 3 Note Because through dovetail pin and tail boards face only one way both side edges are alternately used against the sidestop 2 2 Box joint boards are clamped ag...

Page 12: ...12 12 ROUTER TABLE OPERATION R9PLUS Dovetail Jig User Guide Glossary of Symbols Chapter 2 ...

Page 13: ...al that came with your router It is essential to understand the router manufacturer s instructions completely 3 4 Always disconnect the power source from the router when fitting bits or guide bushings or making adjustments Before connecting the router to the power source make sure the bit and collet revolve freely in all the areas you plan to rout not touching the guidebush or jig 3 3 Never drink ...

Page 14: ...Jig User Guide Using Your Jig Safely Chapter 3 3 5 Do not tilt the beam Keep the beam flat on the router table 3 6 Chips and sawdust are thrown out at high speed Always stand and use the beam from the opposite side of the chip and sawdust ejection ...

Page 15: ...positioned on the template using the pin plate positioning holes A and B Most illustrations will have an inset showing the correct template pin position for the procedure Template Orientation 4 2 The engraved side of the template always faces up Template positioning holes A are for through dovetail pins Template positioning holes B are for through dovetail tails and box joints Routing Position 4 4...

Page 16: ... A Clamping Procedure 4 6 Each of the F Clamps included with the R9PLUS is fitted with a clamp locator A The clamp locators are pressed onto the clamp arm and should not be removed A 4 7 Squeeze the tips of the clamp locator A and insert through a clamp hole in the beam Clamp locators hold the clamp arm firmly in place while the clamp s screw arm is attached from the opposite side of the beam 4 8 ...

Page 17: ...as small as 001 0 025mm The e10 eBush is included with the R9PLUS 5 3 Make a small scratch line or permanent ink mark on the router table insert at the 12 o clock and 6 o clock position This will help you steer the template along and between the guide surfaces All settings for the eBush will be aligned to the scratch or ink marks The eBush will always be set on 5 as a starting point for dovetails ...

Page 18: ...se adaptors that accept the e Bush In addition Leigh offers the nine adaptors below to allow the use of over one hundred other router models new and old For the complete list of routers see the e Buh Adaptor Selection Chart on the next page 703 Bosch RA1100 e7 e10 702R 706R 705R 710 Nut for eBushes 704R 721 702 eBushes fit many routers directly eBush with Adaptors 702 702R eBush Mounting Variation...

Page 19: ... RP900K 703 3601B 321 493 1 RP0910 RP1110C 706R RF1100 RF1101 RD1100 RD1101 RP1101 Not Required MASTERCRAFT Please contact Leigh for assistance METABO OF1612 OFE1812 for all others please contact Leigh for assistance 704R MILWAUKEE 5615 5616 5619 49 54 1040 5625 49 54 1026 5670 Not Required PERLES OF808 Series OFE6990 710 PORTER CABLE ROCKWELL All Not Required or Supplied w router RIDGID R2930 for...

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