Description
Looking for an easier way to cut mortises? Try this shop-built benchtop mortising jig. When mated up with a plunge router and a solid carbide straight bit, this jig will cut 1/8" to 1/2" mortises in stock thickness from 1/4" to 2-1/2" thick and up to 3-1/2" long. It is a perfect solution for loose tenon joinery. The jig is easily adaptable to almost any plunge router thanks to a custom platen. The 10-page set of dimensioned drawings provides all the dimensions you need to make a custom jig. It also provides a complete bill of materials and full-sized patterns for the mortise length and stock thickness labels. The plan also includes step-by-step instructions to help guide you through the building process.
Specs
Mortise Widths | 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" |
Mortise Length | 1/2" to 3-1/2" |
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