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Essential Router-Table Jigs: Zero-Clearance Fence

Watch how an auxiliary fence closes the gap around the router bit, so short pieces won't dip into the open space

By J. Peter Schlebecker Jul 28, 2008

Anissa Kapsales and Michael Dobsevage

Made from 1/8-in. Masonite, this auxiliary fence makes it easier to cut a profile on a short piece, without having the piece dip into the opening in the fence and cut too deeply, or catch at the outfeed side of the opening.

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Essential Router-Table Jigs: Featherboard

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Watch how to make this substantial fixture to hold a workpiece firmly against the table
Essential Router-Table Jigs: Pattern-Routing

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Watch how to make this basic but effective jig that lets you duplicate profiles quickly and precisely
Essential Router-Table Jigs: Zero-Clearance Fence

July 28, 2008

Watch how an auxiliary fence closes the gap around the router bit, so short pieces won't dip into the open space
Essential Router-Table Jigs: Miter-Angle Sled

July 28, 2008

See how a simple sled with a hinged base makes it easy to cut stopped grooves at an angle
Essential Router-Table Jigs: Veneer Trimmer

July 28, 2008

See how a pair of crowned boards makes a jig that lets you joint perfect edges on a stack of veneers

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About This Video Workshop

These short videos show how to make and use five simple yet versatile jigs and fixtures for a router table. With them, you can repeat shapes consistently and quickly, make stopped cuts in angled workpieces, profile narrow stock, and edge-joint a stack of veneers effortlessly. More about this Video Workshop

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