What Router Do I Use with the Leigh Super Jigs?

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Can I use my router with the Leigh Super Jigs and attachments? We recommend a minimum of 1.5 HP (9-10 amps). The Leigh Super Jigs requires a router with a ½" or 8mm collet to use with the included 8mm shank cutters. A ½" to 8mm collet reducer is included as standard equipment. A plunge router is also recommended for Isoloc templates but is not required for the Leigh Super Jigs and Finger joint template.

Why does Leigh use template guidebushes instead of bearings? Conventional guides are much more versatile than shank mounted bearings. Bearings severely limit the range of board thicknesses, joint sizes and pin and tail spacing on joinery jigs.

Do I need to use Leigh's template guidebushes? The router industry isn't standardized, so you may need to use Leigh's template guidebush and a mounting adaptor system (GBS) to match your router to Leigh Jigs and Attachments. Note: The Leigh E7 Ellipse Guidebush, included with the Leigh Super Jigs, is a universal style template guidebush with nut. Many routers accept this guide directly or come with an adaptor made to fit them.

Note: It is recommended that you only use the provided E7 guidebush with the Leigh Super Jigs. If you have a router that does not accept this bushing then you can use a standard 7/16” OD guidebush but please ensure that the barrel length is at least 1/4" and no longer than 5/16”. If you do not use the E7 Guidebush you will not be able to utilise it’s joint tightness feature for box joints.

How To Select The Right Template Guidebush and Adaptor for Your Router and the Leigh Super Jigs GBS Guidebush System The Leigh Universal Template Guidebush System (GBS) includes template guidebushes and mounting adaptors for Leigh Super Jigs. Use the instructions below and the GBS chart to select the right component(s) for your router. Follow These Steps: 1. Go to the Guidebush selection chart and find the make and model of your router from columns 1 and 2. Note: The 5/8” Outside Diameter Guidebush column is not used for all Super Jigs and the D1600 2. Choose the adapter for your router (if required) from column 3. 3. Select the 7/16" template guidebush from column 4. 4. Place your order from the section below. For template models F1600 and I1600 The VGS Variable Template Guidebush System is included with the F1600 Finger Joint Template and the I1600 Isoloc Joint Templates, but you may need an adaptor for your router (see below). Note: The VGS guides do not work on the Leigh Super Jigs. Follow These Steps: 1. Go to the Guidebush selection chart and find the make and model of your router from columns 1 and 2. Note: The 5/8” Outside Diameter Guidebush column is not used for all Super Jigs and the D1600 2. See if the variable guide system works with your router in column 6. 3. Select the adaptor plate for your router (if required) from column 3. 4. Place your order from the section below. The Leigh Universal Template Guidebush System (GBS) lets you mount precision Leigh template guidebushes to almost any router. Leigh template guidebushes are accurate to .002" and their deep steel or brass barrels ensure secure template routing. Item 702 GBS Adaptor $15.00 USD Item 702R GBS Adaptor $20.00 USD Item 703 GBS Adaptor $15.00 USD Item 704 GBS Adaptor $15.00 USD Item 705 GBS Adaptor $15.00 USD Item 706 GBS Adaptor $15.00 USD Item 711 7/16" OD Guidebush $11.25 USD Item 711TP 7/16" OD Guidebush, Locking ring included $11.25 USD Bosch RA1100 Adaptor $8.00 USD Bosch RA1107* 7/16" guidebush $10.00 USD *This Bosch guidebush was not specifically designed for use on Leigh Jigs and may require filing to length. Guidebush System Selection Chart IMPORTANT: Check the make and model of your router in column 1. Where possible, always order the Leigh adaptors and guidebushes (indicated in red), which are specially designed for use on Leigh jigs. Leigh also sells other manufacturer's adaptors and guidebushes (indicated in green). All others must be purchased from the router manufacturer's own distributor. Download the full in printable PDF format. Note: The 5/8” Outside Diameter Guidebush column is not used for all Super Jigs and the D1600

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