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Swingman
 
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Default Which is stronger?

"Leuf" wrote in message
"Swingman" wrote:

If you precut the rail/stretcher end to the required angle (7 degrees in
this case), they (leg and rail) are both easy, 90 degree plunges.

"B" is trickier, less precise IME, and requires a much longer bit.



With a router you mean? How does one keep a router on the tiny
surface of the end of the rail?


Good question. I've put some pictures up for you.

Go to the url below and scroll down to "Router Mortising Jigs" and you'll
see the simple jig that allows you to do this:

http://www.e-woodshop.net/Jigs.htm

Let me know if you have any questions.

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