What Router Do I Use with the D1600?
Can I use my router with the D1600 and attachments? We recommend a minimum of 1.5 HP (9-10 amps). The D1600 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 D1600 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 711TP, included with the D1600, is a universal style template guidebush with nut. Many routers accept this guide directly or come with an adaptor made to fit them.
Note: Some template guide bushings have very short barrels and are not recommended for the D1600 and D4R dovetail jigs. The barrel length on Leigh template guide bushings is .265” (just over ¼”). Shorter barrels or barrels that are recessed in the router base may cause the router bit to come in contact with the finger bar.
How To Select The Right Template Guidebush and Adaptor for Your Router and the D1600
GBS
To select the correct guidebush adaptor and/or guidebush for your router and Leigh D1258(R), D3, D4, D4R, D1600
and all Super Jigs;
Follow These Simple Steps:
1. Go to the Guidebush System Selection Chart
2. Find the make and model of your router in columns 1 and 2.
3. Choose the adaptor for your router (if required) from column 3.
4. Select the 7/16", 5/8" or e-Bush guidebush (if required) from columns 4 & 5, as determined by your bit selection.
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VGS
A Variable Guidebush System comes standard with the F1, F2 and F1600
Finger Joint Templates, I1A, B & C,
I1600 A, B & C, I18B, and I24 A & B Isoloc Joint Templates, but your router may need an adaptor. To select the correct adaptor for the VGS system;
Follow These Simple Steps:
1. Go to the Guidebush System Selection Chart
2. Find the make and model of your router in columns 1 and 2.
3. See if the variable guidebush system works with your router (column 6).
4. Choose the adaptor for your router (if required) from column 3.
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The Leigh Universal Template Guidebush System (GBS) lets you mount precision Leigh guidebushes to almost any router. Leigh guidebushes are made specifically for use on Leigh dovetail jigs and their deep steel or brass barrels ensure secure jig and template routing. |
| Item 702 GBS Adaptor |
$15.00 USD 
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| Item 702R GBS Adaptor |
$20.00 USD
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| Item 703 GBS Adaptor |
$15.00 USD
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| Item 704 GBS Adaptor |
$15.00 USD
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| Item 705 GBS Adaptor |
$15.00 USD
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| Item 706 GBS Adaptor |
$15.00 USD
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| Item 711 7/16" OD Guidebush |
$11.25 USD
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| Item 711TP 7/16" OD Guidebush, Locking ring included |
$11.25 USD
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| Bosch RA1100 Adaptor |
$10.00 USD
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| Bosch RA1107* 7/16" guidebush |
$12.50 USD
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*This Bosch guidebush was not specifically designed for use on Leigh Jigs and may require filing to length.
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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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