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Flush Trim Bits

When I first started woodworking, I didn’t have a router and created “identical” parts one at a time, measuring, cutting, and shaping them one by one. I kept my fingers crossed that they’d match.

After getting my first router and bit set, I was able to create identical parts by making a template and trimming my rough-cut workpieces with a flush-trim bit. Over the years I learned a few tips and techniques for getting the best results.

These tips don’t require any specialized bits. For the majority of my work,

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