Router Edge Guide
I always suggest watching the build video so that you have a better understanding of my building process. |
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Building the base for the guide :
For the base I used 1/4 inch thick plywood. Using the removed base plate as a guide I set the distance for the width of my cut on the table saw, by placing the router plate to the inside edge of the blade and setting my fence at the point it make contact with the plate on the opposing side and locked down my fence I then made my cut. The length of this guide can be as long or as short as you desire it to be. |
The holes for the screws I drilled at the drill press as well as the opening for the router bit, I did use a fostner bit for the router bit hole. With all the holes drilled I rounded this end of the base using my bandsaw I then cleaned it up at the belt sander. note : the holes for the screws need to have a counter sink so that when installed the screws will sit beneath the surface as to allow the guide to slide free of restriction and also avoid marking the surface of the project being worked on. |
The fence :
The fence attaches to the base of the guide as shown . With the two bolts installed in the fence they are inserted through the slots in the base, then a washer and last the knob is screwed on.
Installing the guide on the router and using it :
Final thoughts :
This is a really simple guide to build and the uses for it are endless. From guiding the router when cutting dados and grooves even to rabbets for a cabinet panel, it is really only limited in application by the imagination.
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