Ken Krawford
02-16-2013, 2:44 PM
I've got 16 drawers that need half blind dovetails. I've got an old Leigh jig (1258R) and the scale on the finger assembly is only incremented in 1/16's so adjustments to the finger assembly is only approximate once the pointer leaves the 1/16 lines. I would like to cut one of the components (pins or tails) all at once and then rotate the finger assembly and cut the corresponding mate. I know that if the tails are too deep in the pins, that you move the finger assembly out. I also know that if the joint is too loose, you lower the cutter.
Which component (tails or pins) would leave me room for tweaking if the fit is slightly off? In other words, should I cut all the pins first and then cut 1 tail for a trial fit and adjust or should I do the tails first? Please don't tell me neither of these options will work:rolleyes:.
I've already made a test joint but it doesn't seem to be 100% reproducible once the finger assembly has been rotated.
Thanks for you help and I hope this made sense.
Which component (tails or pins) would leave me room for tweaking if the fit is slightly off? In other words, should I cut all the pins first and then cut 1 tail for a trial fit and adjust or should I do the tails first? Please don't tell me neither of these options will work:rolleyes:.
I've already made a test joint but it doesn't seem to be 100% reproducible once the finger assembly has been rotated.
Thanks for you help and I hope this made sense.