Leigh D4 Update Ad Ons?

[Derek Arita]

I have a older D4 and haven't used it for a couple of years. I'm wondering if there are any updates and ad ons to the jig that are must haves or at least nice-to-haves? I'd like to be able to machine both drawer front and side at the same time, like other jigs, but if I'm not mistaken, the Leigh was never able to do that...right? Boy...it's been a while.

[Chris Rosenberger]

Leigh has several upgrades for the D4 jigs, including a kit to convert the jig to cut both pins & tails at once.
The vacuum & router support is in my opinion a must have.
They also have templates for cutting finger joints & isoloc joints.

http://www.leighjigs.com/upgrades.php

http://www.leighjigs.com/vrs.php

http://www.leighjigs.com/isoloc.php

http://www.leighjigs.com/f3.php

[Nick Shepler]

Second the vacuum & router support. That is ESSENTIAL for the D4 jig.

[Derek Arita]

Is pricing the same everywhere or is there somewhere in particular I should look for the best deal?

[Chris Rosenberger]

I believe the prices are the same most places.
Woodcraft, Lee Valley & Highland Hardware are good places to buy from.

[Denny Rice]

I have received the D4R upgrade from Leigh last month to have the ability to route half-blind dovetail pins and tails at the same time. I've made the jig to hold each finger to drill each hole, just haven't got around to actually drilling holes yet. It looks pretty straight forward, and I think will be a nice upgrade when its finished.

[Joe Adams]

You can also contact Leigh directly to purchase the update parts.

[Denny Rice]

You can also contact Leigh directly to purchase the update parts.

That is what I did. I think by the time I purchased the upgrade and paid shipping its right around 40 dollars.