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    Router Trenching Jigs

    Dec 01, 2021 5 minutes

    A hand-held router is a great tool for cutting trenches and grooves, espe-cially on large or wide panels. The key is using a straightedge and a properly sized router bit.

    Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to use a number of methods and jigs for routing trenches. Each has its benefits and drawbacks but in the end, the results speak for themselves: straight, tight-fitting trenches and grooves that look factory-made.

    CLAMPING STRAIGHTEDGE

    One of the simplest ways to get straight trenches every time is to use a clamping straightedge, as in the photo on the previous page. These clamps quickly adapt to the width of the panel and lock securely without the need for additional clamps to hold them in place.

     The main disadvantage of using a straightedge for this application

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