"Bill" wrote in message
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" Rumple Stiltskin" wrote in message
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"Bill" wrote in message
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"DougVL" wrote in message
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You could start with a drill and drill bits to remove most of the wood.
It 'wood' save a lot of work.
Go all the way through with the drill, then even up the edges with the
router.

Doug


I think it's a good idea too. It might even save a router bit or two.

Thanks,
Bill


You're likely going to end up using a chisel to square the corners, so
just drill and buy a good mortice chisel. Forget the router.

Read DougVL's approach above. Seems to be lots of ways to get the job
done,
some ways definitely seem to be a lot better than others and some seem to
be matters of style.
I think once you "hog off" the wood, both approaches wood work. Thank you
for your suggestions.

Bill


Are you going to round the tenons? If not, you are still going to end up
with a chisel in your hand. Unless, of course, you spring for the drill
press and mortice chisel for it.