Build Two Essential Router Jigs for Accurate Joinery

Описание: Unlock the full potential of your router with two clever, shop-built jigs that make accurate joinery fast and frustration-free. In this episode of The Woodsmith Shop, the team builds and demonstrates a Router Miter Trimmer and a Router Tenoning Jig — two essential accessories that dramatically improve precision and repeatability.

First up is the Router Miter Trimmer, a simple but powerful jig that lets you fine-tune miter joints for perfect fits. Instead of fussing with saw setups or sanding blocks, this jig uses a handheld router to trim smooth, accurate miters every time. It handles stock up to 3 inches wide and allows micro-adjustments to dial in tight corners for frames, boxes, and casework. Best of all, it’s portable, easy to build, and great for both shop and job-site use.

Download the step-by-step woodworking plans for the Router Miter Trimmer here: https://www.woodsmithplans.com/plan/r...

Next, the crew builds a Router Tenoning Jig designed to cut clean, accurate tenons without a table saw. Long rails and awkward parts are no problem — the workpiece stays fixed while the router does the work. The jig lets you rout both the cheeks and edges of a tenon with consistent results, handling stock up to 5 3/4 inches wide. Because the router is guided along a fence, there’s no limit to the length of the workpiece, making this jig ideal for furniture, doors, and frame-and-panel projects.

Download the step-by-step woodworking plans for the Router Tenoning Jig here: https://www.woodsmithplans.com/plan/r...

These two router jigs are easy to build, incredibly versatile, and packed with practical shop tips. Whether you’re fine-tuning miter joints or cutting strong, accurate tenons, these projects will help you work faster, safer, and with more confidence.

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