"Oughtsix" wrote in message
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For a nice straight edge on a hand cut board cut the board by hand
about 1/8" long. Use a framing square to clamp a straight edge
perpendicular to the long edge of the lumber. Use your router with a
straight bit to trim the cut edge to a perfectly straight end.

For box joints get an adjustable dovetail jig.


Or take a couple of classes and learn to cut them square by hand. Three
days at Homestead Heritage or a similar school will leave you with the
knowledge and skill to do it.
http://www.homesteadheritage-woodworking.com/index.html

I'm sure Woodcraft will have weekend classes.

If you take this approach, you will save a lot of money on tools.