Jim Barstow
02-26-2017, 8:16 PM
I've got a very old leigh 24" d1258 dovetail jig and I'm wondering if it makes sense to upgrade to the current dr4 pro. My jig has the original screw clamps, lousy side stops and and a bunch of fingers that I really should replace.
For those purists who say I should cut dovetails by hand, I've done it in the past but find it really tedious and would rather spend my time elsewhere.
I use the leigh for casework exclusively since I discovered the Incra was much more efficient for drawers.
Leigh sells a kit for upgrading the clamps and I can buy replacement fingers. I'm still stuck with the lousy side stops. I'm wondering if there is anything else in the d4 pro that would justify the extra couple hundred dollars over the upgrade parts cost.
For those purists who say I should cut dovetails by hand, I've done it in the past but find it really tedious and would rather spend my time elsewhere.
I use the leigh for casework exclusively since I discovered the Incra was much more efficient for drawers.
Leigh sells a kit for upgrading the clamps and I can buy replacement fingers. I'm still stuck with the lousy side stops. I'm wondering if there is anything else in the d4 pro that would justify the extra couple hundred dollars over the upgrade parts cost.