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    Advanced Router Jigs

    Sep 01, 2020 4 minutes
    Written by: Matt Cremona

    When it comes to versatile tools in the shop, the router is king. Whether hand-held or in a table, the router can tackle most shop tasks with ease. However, there are times when you need to outfit your router with a jig or an add-on to make a job a little easier. Here are two of my favorites.

    MOLDING JIG

    Large moldings can be made using a combination of router bits that fit the individual sections of the profile. For example, a fillet can be made with a straight bit. A cove can be formed with a core box bit. And a radius can be formed with an ovolo bit (a bearingless roundover

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