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   CRAIGCONEY_M | Feb 21, 2005 08:29am | #1

   Once set up it works well with decent repeatability. The only problem I had was when I burned up my dovetail bit, but that wasn't the jig's fault.   I have one sitting idle, I upgraded to a 26"professional model.

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   gusser33 | Feb 21, 2005 09:31pm | #4

   Craig, did you have the 4112? the new model? why didn't you like it. is it complicated to use. if so, i dont' want one.
   thanks, joe

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   CRAIGCONEY_M | Feb 21, 2005 11:55pm | #5

   It did OK work (the older model), and once adjusted it was reliable in the repeatability department.  My main complaint was that it always seemed to be 1/4" or more too narrow for the stock I had to join, not necessarily a fault of the design or workmanship, just what I needed to do.  I was going to sell it on ebay, but looking at the prices they get for them, I think it's worth more to me collecting dust.  I'll use it again someday.    I just needed a wider jig in the long run.

    

   Edited 2/21/2005 4:11 pm ET by craig

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   gusser33 | Feb 22, 2005 01:54am | #6

   well, i ordered one today. the new model. it is very different. much more sturdy. suppose to be easy to use. i had the leigh and almost had a nervous breakdown using the stupid thing. my friend told me i was lame and he could get the leigh working. he is an engineer. he threw two pieces of wood into my shop wall. i promptly took it back. i'll post how the new one works. i saw one at the porter cable booth at the woood show, but they sold out by the time i went back.

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   lwj2 | Feb 22, 2005 02:01am | #7

   <!---->... i had the leigh and almost had a nervous breakdown using the stupid thing. my friend told me i was lame and he could get the leigh working. he is an engineer. he threw two pieces of wood into my shop wall. i promptly took it back ...<!----><!---->

   SNICKER

   <!---->Leon Jester

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   CRAIGCONEY_M | Feb 22, 2005 06:46am | #8

   i had the leigh and almost had a nervous breakdown using the stupid thing. my friend told me i was lame and he could get the leigh working. he is an engineer.

    

   Hmm.  Maybe the leigh needs more engineering revisions.  

    

    

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   gusser33 | Feb 23, 2005 12:36am | #12

   very comical. really, it was just way too complicated for me. my friends are engineers, not me.

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   mudman | Feb 22, 2005 08:17am | #9

   Jt,

   Most of my friends are Engineers; computer, EE, mechanical, and chemical. None of, I mean not one, is able to do more than change a light bulb.

   Mikeplease excuse my spelling.

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   gusser33 | Feb 23, 2005 12:37am | #13

   well, you could rest assured that they could never usa leigh jig.

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   nikkiwood | Feb 21, 2005 09:26am | #2

   Is that model number the Omnijig?

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   gusser33 | Feb 21, 2005 09:29pm | #3

   No. the omnijig is their expensive one. i just want to know how difficut it is to use.

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   Ejc | Feb 22, 2005 02:29pm | #10

   Hi Joe,

    

   Please let us know how you like the new jig.  Dont mean to hijack your thread, am currently trtying to decide which jig to purchase.  Need something easy and repeatable myself. Will only be using it for multiple drawer boxes, nothing to creative, have been looking into the keller, and the PC 4212.  The Akeda looks nice ,but I dont think i wanna spend that much.    

    

    E

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   gusser33 | Feb 23, 2005 12:28am | #11

   I have the keller but can't find the directions. i saw the omnijig in operation and it does both at the same time and that kind of impressed me. my friend purchased one but brought it back because it was too big and the templates were so expensive. if you get the 4112 it has through dovetail and box joint templates with the kit. I will let you know how it works. i should have it this week.