Cutting mortises is probably my least favorite task to perform. I’ve been trying out a new jig. I found this jig on the Fine Woodworking site. Unfortunately, a subscription is required to access it, but its a subscription I’ve found to be well worth it. You can find the video here (subscription also required).
Basically, its a big piece of squared up maple with a track to run the router fence in.
I’m really happy with how it worked.
Hi Marilyn, do you have an edge guide for your router? That seems more a more direct approach. Or maybe it is just I am not in a jig mood these days. More of a waltz in double time…then a long nap.
LOL! I use an accessory fence on the edge guide in the track. The legs are only 1 3/16″ wide and the router won’t really balance on that.
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Nice work, young woman. Good job.
I downloaded the article – thanks for pointing it out to me. Maybe I can give it a try soon.
Hope it works for you.
Well no wonder you don’t like cutting mortises. I didn’t either with that screaming machine! 😉
LOL! Does anyone love cutting mortises with any method?? 😀 I saw that mortising machine Chris used on work benches and that looked like fun.