Larry W wrote:
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Hal wrote:
Trying to put a straight edge on several long, thick boards and hoping
there is a good way of using a router and a jig that someone could
recommend.

I don't have a jointer which might be the easiest way but might go ahead
and build a router table with adjustable fence if anyone has had good
experience with jointing boards using this method.

I know some will recommend a #7 hand plane and i have been running up
and down the length of the boards with my #5 Stanley and think I'm
getting a fairly square edge on a couple of boards but don't think I
need any more exercise for a while.

I know this is not directly answering your question, but do you
have a table saw? It's simple to make a carrier board that your workpiece
is clamped to, and use the table saw to cut the straight edge. It is
quicker, quieter, and (for me anyway) much easier than using any type
of router table fence, especially for longer boards.


Don't have a table saw either - have a Radial Arm - and don't think I
would trust ripping an eight foot board and keeping it straight and glue
ready when finished.