Leigh D4R Pro Dovetail Jig

The best dovetail jig in the world.
D4R Pro Adjustable Dovetail Jig

Flawless joinery is the hallmark of a woodworker’s dedication and skill, and with the Leigh D4R Pro Dovetail Jig, your work will take on the unmistakable look of a craftsman. The Leigh D4R Pro is the most versatile and user-friendly dovetail joinery jig available, and with it, you can create perfect joinery of all kinds: through dovetails, half-blind dovetails, sliding dovetails and box joints (finger joints). In just minutes, you can rout equally or variably spaced through and half-blind dovetails, not possible with template jigs.

Create all this joinery on one Jig.

No other dovetail jig offers the incredible range of joinery than that of the D4R Pro. Rout all types of variably spaced through and half-blind dovetails, as well as single pass half-blind dovetails and box joints (finger joints), all using the standard dovetail finger assembly.

Through Dovetail Jig
Through Dovetails
  • Variably spaced dovetails
  • Joints up to 1 1/4" thick
  • Carcass and box construction
Half-Blind Dovetail Jig
Half-Blind Dovetails
  • Variably spaced dovetails
  • Joints up to 1 1/2" thick
  • Drawer fronts
  • Hidden dovetails
Single Pass Half-Blind Dovetail Jig
Single Pass Half-Blind Dovetails
  • Equally spaced dovetails
  • Simple alternative to variably spaced dovetails
  • Replicating drawers from period furniture
Box Joints / Finger joints Dovetail Jig
Box Joints / Finger joints
  • Two sizes of box joints (finger joints), 3/8" and 3/4"
  • Nine additional sizes with optional F3 Template
  • Box corners, drawers
Sliding Dovetail Jig
Sliding Dovetails
  • Shelving, partitions and breadboard ends
  • Chests of drawers, jewelry box partitions, bookcases
Angled Dovetail Jig
Angled Dovetails
  • Simple, acute, obtuse and compound angles
  • Cradles, planter boxes
Inlaid Dovetail Jig
Inlaid Dovetails
  • Fancy Inlaid joints are easily achieved with double step routing
  • Adds a unique touch to any woodworking piece.
Raised Dovetail Jig
Raised
  • 3D joint design makes bold design statement
Rabbeted Dovetail Jig
Rabbeted Dovetails
  • Drawer front alternative
  • For face frame cabinetry
  • Makes fitting easier
End-on-End Dovetail Jig
End-on-End Dovetails
  • Rout straight or angled end-on-end dovetails at five different cutting depths
Shelf Holes & Notches Dovetail Jig
Shelf Holes & Notches
  • Rout endless pairs of perfectly aligned shelf holes and matching notches
  • Bookcases and shelving
Needle Pins Dovetail Jig
Needle Pins
  • For authentic period or reproduction pieces
  • Rout in a fraction of the time it takes to hand cut them. Only the tails need hand cutting.
More joinery styles with attachments

Attach an optional template to your D4R Pro for even more unique joinery styles.

Isoloc Joint Templates Dovetail Jig
Isoloc Joint Templates
  • Six unique patterns
  • Strong and decorative; stunning as inlaid and shadow inlaid
  • Adds personality to any project
Multiple Mortise & Tenon Attachment Dovetail Jig
Multiple Mortise & Tenon Attachment
  • Strong and beautiful
  • Graphic “through” joints
  • Jumbo box joints (jumbo finger joints)
  • Bookcase shelves, benches
Simple jig operation

The Leigh D4R Pro Dovetail Jig makes it easy. Position the guide fingers to your desired pattern, and with the boards in place, simply guide your router around the guide fingers to rout the dovetail joint. One finger assembly makes a multitude of joinery.

Simple Dovetail Jig Operation

Easy step-by-step instruction

The Leigh D4R Pro is a premium dovetail jig designed for woodworkers of all levels. Making perfect joinery is easy with the illustrated step by step instructions in the included Leigh user guide.

Watch Leigh videos

Leigh D4RPro instructional videos are hosted online and are a great way to learn and review content. Use a tablet in the shop to watch and learn right in front of the jig.

Router Requirements

Handheld Router

What Router Should I Use? Leigh recommends a midsize router, from 1-1/2 to 2-1/4 HP (9-13 amps), with an 8mm collet for the included bits. Or a 1/2" collet router for the included 1/2" to 8mm reducer, or for the optional large through dovetail bits. This size provides great power to weight ratio. Fixed base routers are ideal because they have a lower center of gravity with handles mounted to the router base rather than the motor, as with plunge routers. However, if you are proficient with the use of a plunge router, it works just as well. A plunge router is recommended for Isoloc Templates and is required for the M2 Attachment. When buying a router, also consider ergonomics, switch location, a good plunge mechanism and easy, accurate adjustment of bit height.

Leigh recommends a midsize router

Router Collets 3/8", 8mm and 1/4" bits require the use of a collet reducer, or a collet that matches the bit size. See video >

Adaptors for your Router All Leigh Dovetail & Box Joint Jigs need a router fitted with a Leigh guide bushing. Because the router industry isn't standardized, you may need an adaptor to fit the guide bushing to your router. Learn more >