What Router Do I Use with the Leigh Super Jigs?
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 its joint tightness feature for box joints.
How To Select The Right Template Guidebush and Adaptor for Your Router and the Leigh Super Jigs
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 704R GBS Adaptor |
$20.00 USD
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| Item 705 GBS Adaptor |
$15.00 USD
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| Item 705R GBS Adaptor |
$20.00 USD
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| Item 706 GBS Adaptor |
$15.00 USD
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| Item 706R GBS Adaptor |
$20.00 USD
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| Item 710 GBS Adaptor |
$17.00 USD
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e7 Elliptical Guidebush ~7/16 OD
Super Jigs only |
$12.00 USD
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e8 Elliptical Guidebush ~1/2 OD
Super Jigs only |
$12.00 USD
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e10 Elliptical Guidebush ~5/8 OD
Super Jigs only |
$12.00 USD
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| Item 711TP 7/16" OD Guidebush, Locking ring included |
$12.00 USD
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| Bosch RA1100 Adaptor |
$15.00 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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