Whether it’s a straight rip, a perfect, 90° crosscut, or a rounded edge, the quality of a board’s edge often matters just as much as the joinery that will hold them together. If it’s a piece on the interior, a quality profile means a square assembly. If the profile is exposed, then it’s something you know you’ll be looking at for years to come. Either way, a good edge matters.
This article covers a trio of tools to get your workpieces to the right size and shape. The’ miter gauge is a dedicated crosscutter, and good at it too. The pushblocks from are handy for any rip cut, but especially useful on narrow pieces. And, to help deal with those corners, a router jig closes up the rear, offering a convenient way to rout corners with