If at first you dont succeed, read the instructions. Inches and millimeters the leigh fmt pro is available in two models. Tenon to mortise length i never could find a way to make it perfect. Fmt pro instructional videos and user guides chapters other complete user guide chapters introduction 1 mounting the fmt pro 2. Get great deals on leigh power tools and upgrade your power tools for your home workshop.
Leigh user guides leigh dovetail jigs and mortise tenon jigs. Its essentially the same as the current model fmt pro they rebadged them at some point and changed the fmt to fmt pro, and added a cheaper model called the super fmt. She was not very helpful again and just said that i received the correct user booklet. The leigh fmt pro is an awesome mortise and tenon making machine.
The leigh 24 super jig is an awesome piece of equipment. Leigh woodworking tools is your official source for product info, tutorials, and news on all leigh tools products. Lee pro 20 melter instruction manual add to favourites. We have 1 leigh fmt pro manual available for free pdf download.
Included are bushings for also producing 38 and 12 joints with other size optional spiral up cut bits not included. I have never owned a dovetail jig, so this is my first and i wish i had not waited so long to buy one probably because of the cost. This jig id simple setup and easy to use and produces mortise and tenon joints at incredible accuracy. You can easily find what you need in a few seconds.
The manual included in amazons advertisement has the usual green covers not a photocopy. Ive had a leigh dovetail machine for many years and have been impressed by the innovative and thoroughly considered design features and now i feel the same way about this machine. While the leigh super fmt jig looks somewhat complicated to use, the user guide leigh includes makes the process easy to understand. Field medical training battalion east field medical training battalion west marine corps artillery detachment ft sill marine corps combat service support schools marine corps detachment ft leonard wood marine corps communicationselectronics school. There is a little bit of one time setup that takes some time but is important to make sure the unit runs accurately. View and download leigh d4r pro user manual online. The manuals from this brand are divided to the category below. I purchased my leigh 125824 dovetail jig about 15 years ago and have upgraded it to function identical to a leigh d4. Setup is so quick and operation so easy that the leigh fmt jig is just as practical. Ive had a leigh dovetail machine for many years and have been impressed by the innovative and thoroughly considered design features and now i. For mortises such as the ones you did on that need bench, and you wanted to use a router, i think id make a template of mdf and clamp it to the board where needed. Observe the safety regulations in the instruction manual of the power tool to be used.
The fact that the manual was only 43 pages was a bit of a concern, the leigh dovetail jig has a nice big 160 plus page manual with plenty of photos, diagrams, line illustrations, shaded color graphics and all sorts of circles and arrows with notes attached. Note that this is the leigh current stamped steel tool. Ready to use right out of the box to produce 14 mortise and tenon joints for cabinets, furniture and frames. Once again leigh has produced a top shelf user manual that explains and guides the woodworker through the process with ease. Platinum advanced level 8 channel hdtvi dvr compact. Page 7 they employ proven camaction technology developed for the awardwinning leigh jigs, the d4r pro and fmt. The fmt pro produces an incredible range of joint sizes and types. The atfcm users manual has been prepared with the main object of providing in one document an operational description of the nm atfcm related actions, information and message exchange. Joint fit is easily adjusted for perfect results every time. Leigh fmt pro mortise and tenon jig leigh industries. If you enjoy using the mortise and tenon joint, or want to. It can take years of practice and skill to do dovetails quickly and accurately by hand. The only difference is in the guides and bits used, otherwise the jig itself is identical.
Leigh industries fmt frame mortise and tenon jig helps rout both parts of the joint so easily and accurately, youll almost forget about its price tag. Note that this is the leigh current stamped steel tool, not to be confused with the original machined aluminum fmt as discussed in a 2007 thread. This is a very well written and heavily illustrated guide that literally walks you through the entire process from assembling and setting the leigh super fmt jig up to actually cutting joints. Congratulations for selecting the unique leigh fmt pro, the. Most router models are secured with rods clamped through the edge guide. To permit the user to customize the unit to his or her taste while retaining the clean look of the display and the controls, a menuing system is provided to guide the user through the various choices. The leigh fmt pro is compatible with the following routers. The instruction manual is laid out the same as the manual for the d4 dovetail jig and is very well written and makes setup and cutting of joinery straight forward. Click here to see d4r pro videos other click on the links below to view or download the complete user guide or individual chapters. It is rather pricey, but it is worth every penny of it. A 12 12mm plunge router is essential to achieve the full potential of the fmt. Hold down the latch release button on the battery door, then slide. The user manual left that comes with the leigh fmt jig continues their tradition of producing the finest instructions anywhere. Most leigh user guides are in a larger format now, with the same content, high quality images and detailed text, as the previous guides.
Leigh woodworking tools channel is your official source for product info, tutorials, and news on all leigh tools products. The guide bushing fits base plates with a 1 316 through bore and a 1 38 counterbore. D4 user guide leigh dovetail jigs and mortise tenon jigs. Many jigs on the market will do dovetails quickly and easily, but the leigh. Welcome to fm8 congratulations on your purchase of the native instruments fm8 software synthesizer. If someone could direct me to comparisons of domino work with the leigh super fmt it would be appreciated. Instructions for fmt and super fmt specialty guides including square tenon guides, louver guides and y axis. Dec 23, 2017 the manual is extremely well written and thorough. You can rout 68 sizes of standard inch joints from 116 x 18 up to 12 x 5.
Leigh frame, mortise and tenon fmt jig newwoodworker. If you unable to open a pdf, check that you have the latest version of adobe reader. I opened the carton and the first thing i found is the user manual is a photo copy. To gain the most advantage from this unique tool, please read all of this user guide, carefully set up the jig following the simple. Leigh super fmt jig guide pin experienced users, please. These 12, 18 and 24 capacity dovetail jigs from leigh are versatile, easy to adjust, and quick to use. Give a man a chair, he will sit, give him a leigh fmt pro and he will make furniture that will last a lifetime. Leigh woodworking tools channel is your official source for product info, tutorials, and news on all leigh tools products subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on everything that is.
When using electric tools, basic safety precautions, including the following should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric. The fmt includes the universal router subbase, five 516inch guides, a guide stand, 516inch spiral upcut bit with 12inch shank, two camaction speed clamps, outrigger bars, an adjustable sidestop fence, screwdrivers, mounting hardware and a full illustrated users manual. I suppose if you wanted a wider one you could turn the work end for end to complete the mortise. Fmt pro user guide leigh dovetail jigs and mortise tenon jigs. Fmt4r tune free fm transmitter user manual fmt4r users. Leigh d4r pro dovetail jig with metric scales carbatec. The super fmt uses just one bit, one guide and one setup for every standard joint. The versatile leigh d4r pro dovetail jig allows all woodworkers to create a range of fine joints in your work, in a time efficient manner. Jigs are the heart of our business, but we also make a variety of. Leigh d4r pro 24 inch dovetail jig dovetail router bit dovetail router jig. Leigh instructional videos and user guides links to instructional videos and downloadable pdf files of user guides are provided here for your support. Dovetails have been a staple in woodwork for centuries, often seen as a sign of quality work.
D4 instructional video and user guides click on the links below to see the complete video or chapter videos. I can produce tenons and mortises of between 6mm width x 8mm x the usable depth of the longest router bit available, up to 12mm width x 115mm x usable depth of. The fm8 is based on fm synthesis, which made its mass market debut in. Each user guide is also available as a downloadable pdf. Leigh does not spare the budget on their manuals and the user benefits every time they use one of their products. If its face frames, doors, or drawers, in the custom cabinet shop, the multirouter can handle these tasks with surprising ease. For the custom furniture maker it is the dream machine that can produce difficult angled and compound angle tenons and mortises in seconds. Leigh dovetail jig d1258r excellent condition i bought this for a project but ive never used it so its brand new still in the original box comes with user guides for all three finger templates. Instructional videos and user guides leigh dovetail jigs. They really do have the leigh fmt jig figured out as well as how to make it easy to use. If not, click on the icon below to download it from the adobe website. It does a little more joinery than i first thought it did. However, i have never got that piston fit you hear in the leigh video.
Fmt4r tune free fm transmitter user manual fmt4r users manual. There are no bit or guide changes to fuss with and the setup stays the same for both parts of the joint. In contrast with the d4r pro, the design of the side stops also allows you to make box joints with 516 and 58 fingers and saves time when routing. Leigh super 12 dovetail finger joint jig with price adjusted downthe brackets to hold it are there. Any questions shoot me an message or calltext 58536227 kevin rochester, ny. Fmt pro user guide leigh dovetail jigs and mortise tenon. It is designed to allow for a flexible and modular configuration thanks to a mainboard that. The multirouter is the ultimate joinery machine for small shops.
At first glance, the fmt looks complicated and intimidatingthe owners manual runs 126 pages longbut it really isnt. Document includes user manual fmt4r users manual rev1. Wood preparation 348 stock for use on the leigh fmt pro should generally be 349 you will want to test the jig, so prepare some stock with a straight, flat, of even thickness and width with square ends and thickness. Inches and millimeters the super fmt is available in two models. The key feature of the leigh 1258d4 dovetail jig is its ability to layoutmachine variablespaced, equalspaced, symmetrical, and asymmetrical through and halfblind dovetail joints. If your router is not listed below, contact leigh for a mounting solution 18006638932. I just ran out to confirm it but you could put a 3 wide mortise in the center of a 1612 wide board with the router boss. Leigh fmt pro mortise and tenon jig leigh industries brands. Tune free fm transmitter fmt4r users manual rev1 details for fcc id ikqfmt4r made by scosche industries inc. Countersink, or counterbore if board is thicker, the underside so that the four 1. Financial management information development the programs which include both the software and documentation contain proprietary information. I purchased it thinking id be doing a lot more projects than i have been. Setup is, per the manual, specific to the species of wood you are using. I explained to the nice lady that the booklet i received is not the nice booklet shown with the jig in the picture in the advertisement.
Like the d4r pro jig, they produce through, halfblind, and sliding dovetail joints. However, i own a leigh dovetail jig so i knew what kind of quality to expect. Jig assembly, mounting, and using the clamps using the clamps make sure you have all the parts. Super fmt user guide leigh dovetail jigs and mortise tenon jigs. The fmt provides many more features and options than are normally found on an fm tuner. Leighs fmt jig is a heavyduty tool for easy production and reproduction of mortise and tenon joints of different styles, angles, and sizes. Oct 25, 2011 leigh industries fmt frame mortise and tenon jig helps rout both parts of the joint so easily and accurately, youll almost forget about its price tag.