
Sliding Dovetails
D4R Pro - CHAPTER 16
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Routing sliding dovetail “slots” across the face grain of horizontal boards is very tough on dovetail bits.
Always use the largest shank size available to you; we recommend at least 8mm shanks, but
1
⁄
2
" would be
even better, with of course the appropriate guidebush.
If you have to use
1
⁄
4
" shanks in hardwood, use a second router to rough out the slot center with a straight bit.
While we recommend
5
⁄
8
"[15,9mm] as the ideal size guidebush for sliding dovetails, we appreciate that many users
will have only a
7
⁄
16
" bushing. These instructions cover both those guidebushes. The Leigh
7
⁄
16
" e7 and
5
⁄
8
" e10 guide
bushes can be used to make fine fit adjustments for sliding dovetails.
With the Finger Assembly in
HALF-BLIND DOVETAIL TAILS (HB TAILS) mode,
install the sliding dovetail fence (cross-cut fence)
KEEP
the finger assembly in the same mode
Sliding Dovetail
Slots are cut
across the board
face.
Inches
Millimeters
Active
Guide Surface
1
2
Sliding Dovetail Tails
are cut across the board end edge
3
Inches
Millimeters
Active
Guide Surface
The online video will reduce your learning time
dramatically!
Stream to your smart phone or tablet to use in
your shop as a visual reference. Find the video in the Instructional
Videos section of the Support menu at
leighjigs.com
.
Watch the Online Instructional Video
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