LEAF JIGS

A leaf jig is generally small and incorporates a hinged leaf

that carries the bushings, and through which clamping
pressure is applied. Although the leaf jig can be used for
large and cumbersome workpieces, most designs are limited
in size and weight for easy handling. A leaf jig can be boxlike
in shape, with four or more sides for drilling holes
perpendicular to each side. Leaf jigs with additional feet are
often called tumble jigs. They permit operations from more
than one side.

The leaf jig shown in Figure was specifically designed and

built to drill two holes in a small connecting rod. The hinged
drill plate contains the drill bushings and is precisely located
at both ends by the slots in the body of the jig. The
workpiece is located and clamped between two V-blocks,
one fixed and the other movable. The V-blocks are tapered
to force the workpiece down against the base of the jig body. Leaf jigs for drilling two holes
in a small connecting rod.