Router Edge Guide
Can You Build Your Own?
Sure, you can build your Router Edge Guide! The question is how?
Here is an easy answer. Build two edge guides for your router. You will be amazed at how you can use
them.
First, build your edge guides to fit your router. I made my first ones to fit the Mortise Jig and my
Dewalt 621 Plunge Router. They are easy to make and add versatility to your shop.
You can adapt one to do circle cutting. How would you like to cut circle to nearly any diameter?
You use both edge guides to make fingers for Featherboards. You can
use them for so many things.
You can dado any board to any length and depth that you like. You can make dadoes for shelving.
Your imagination brings many uses to mind!
How to Make
A Router Edge Guide:
Materials List: Hardwood (Oak, Maple, your choice) [All dimension for Dewalt 621]
(2) 3/4" x 5 1/8" x 2" (backs)
(1) 1/2" x 5 1/8" x 3 1/8" (base)
(1) 1/2" x 5 1/8" x 1 7/16" (base)
(2) 5/16" dia. X 18" Steel Rods
(4) Lock Collars to fit diameter of Steel Rods
Drill two holes 5/16" diameter through the 3/4" Back at 5/8" from bottom (depends on Router).
Center the holes 3?" apart (depends on router). Make dado 1/4" wide in 1/2" thick base, 1/4" from
back edge and 1/8" deep.
Rabbet 3/4" piece at bottom on both sides. Rabbet is 1/4" x 1/8" each to make 1/4" tongue x 1/8"
long. Glue 3/4" Back into 1/2" Base.
For circle cutting, drill 1/4" hole in the center of the base of the smaller edge guide. Use a 1/4-20 bolt to lock the base to your workpiece. Determine radius, and adjust steel rods. Rout!
Have fun!
