The Ultimate Router Mortising Jig - now with PLANS!

Yes, this really is the Best In The World! :)
I've built many mortising jigs over the years, but this is most definitely the best so far. It's inexpensive to build, easy to use, and produces accurate results time and time again.

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You can download dimensioned plans, in Metric and Inches, from the following link:

Happy Woodworking!

[killawee]

I watched this video more times then I'm willing to admit and made my own version of this. It works really well. I changed alot and kept alot the same.
I wish I could send you a picture.

[jedevans]

This is most certainly the best mortising jig I've ever used. My only variation is that I've incorporated MicroJig Matchfit clamps and dovetail track in my version, as I use that for just about everything nowadays. Brilliant design Steve - many thanks for sharing it.

[mallykalligirl]

A great idea! I've now added your jig to my "to do" list. Thanks!

[MrPatdeeee]

Awesome from Steve Maskery always. Thank you kind Sir. I will be pleased to get your plans. For when you say it is good; IT IS GOOD! For you are a "Cut" Above.

[akthumbpicker]

A brilliant idea. Simple and very effective. Thank you Steve!

[CeesvanEden]

Made the jig and it works like a charm. Tenon jig is next 😊

[bradleytuckwell]

Very nice jig I also love your dust collection on your router

[nicktreston]

This looks brilliant. I'll give it a try. I've never invested in a hollow chisel morticer nor the ubiqitous domino and this will enable fast and accurate loose tenon joinery.

[measuretwicewoodworks]

Looks a bit like a Leigh FMT Mortice and Tenon jig… good job!

[PaganWizard]

This is really a great mortising jig. I like your idea of having keys on the travel stops, but if I may suggest, use pieces of metal, or UHMW (plastic) for the keys. MDF is fine for the stop itself. Wood, hard or soft, will expand and contract with any level of moisture, and can also dent easily, where the UHMW or metal will not. This would eliminate any chance of ever having to replace the keys.

[Kris-]

Hi, can you make a vid how to properly glue some kind of connections, like the mortise in this case where both wood pieces have mortise cut

[tomsatterlee]

I made and use your box joint jig and it works great. However, I wonder why you believe you mortising jig that the router is guided by an adjustable fence fasten to the router while there are other jigs that either utilize a bushing or captures the router base? Thanks

[oneeyedphotographer]

Thank you, Steve. Just one wee problem I have, I want a mortise across the middle of a rail that's two metres long. I have not yet found anyone who addresses that.

[ceesvaneden]

I really like your mortising jig Steve and am thinking of making a similar one. Before I do I need to consider how to make the tenons and am looking for a "ultimate router tenon jig" to create accompanying tenons. Did you create one (hope I didn't overlook it) or can you recommend one? Prefer to make one instead of buying something like the General #870 Mortise and tenon jig, but like the compatibility of the integrated jig.

[mrwicccked]

Nice jig. I don't think it would work on a panel face would it?

[patswayze]

Did u make or buy the router centering pin?

[in]

Good jig but there is something uncertain with only having router fence on one instead of both sides. This would of course require another design so unfortunately nothing that can be added.

Why are you using a chopping bit? Why not a spiral uncut bit?

[CooledgeR]

Can this accommodate a mortise 2" wide?