End grain mortise routing jig?

I recently cut a bunch of mortises with a router using a simple
template made from 1/4" MDF and a guide bushing with a 1/2" straight
bit. Above half of them were cut into the ends of 2x4's. I think it
would be pretty easy to clamp an 80" board into a bench vise standing
on the floor and use this setup by standing on a stable step stool. I
can post a picture on ABPW if you need one.

Bob

While I'm sure it could be done 8 ft above floor level, it should be
just the same if you clamped that bed rail to a workbench and plunged
your router "sideways". As always, scrap stock testing would be a good
idea.

Woodwork Safely,
Jim Barry
http://www.WoodchuckCanuck.com

JIg at the http://www.patwarner.com/tenonmaker.html can be used with
edge guide and plunge bit to produce end morticing. Has no length
limitations.
But why bother if you can more easily produce the tenon?
rtmn

Stacey wrote:
>
> I need to put some mortises for some bed side rails into end grain. The
> railes ar 80" long, so a table won't work. Looking for ideas for a plunge
> router jig to help me out. THanks.
>
> Stacey

Lay them out carefully, use a Forstner to drill out most of the waste
and clean them up...you'll be done by the time you've fooled around w/
the jig... (imo, ymmv)

Stacey wrote:
>
> I actually tried this approach. Unfortunately, the wood is just too hard.
...

If your tools are sharp, soft maple should be no problem...

I actually tried this approach. Unfortunately, the wood is just too hard.
It has been a project ongoing for a year off and on.. in soft white maple..
and the wood i guess has seasoned. I do not like how my mortise turned out
and I thought a router would go better.
"Duane Bozarth" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Stacey wrote:
>>
>> I need to put some mortises for some bed side rails into end grain. The
>> railes ar 80" long, so a table won't work. Looking for ideas for a plunge
>> router jig to help me out. THanks.
>>
>> Stacey
>
> Lay them out carefully, use a Forstner to drill out most of the waste
> and clean them up...you'll be done by the time you've fooled around w/
> the jig... (imo, ymmv)

Dig a hole.

"WoodchuckCanuck" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> While I'm sure it could be done 8 ft above floor level, it should be
> just the same if you clamped that bed rail to a workbench and plunged
> your router "sideways". As always, scrap stock testing would be a good
> idea.
>
> Woodwork Safely,
> Jim Barry
> http://www.WoodchuckCanuck.com
>

Clamp a short straightedge to the router base. Cut mortise. What could be
simpler? Use a router bit that is the width of the mortise. Let the
mortise go through on one edge (bottom of rail) so you do not have to plunge
the bit in. Take small cuts. Good luck.

I was hoping for something that I could clamp and do it horizontally. If I
stood the board up, I woudl thikn it would be hard to really see what I am
doing.. but that is a thought.
"Bob" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>I recently cut a bunch of mortises with a router using a simple
> template made from 1/4" MDF and a guide bushing with a 1/2" straight
> bit. Above half of them were cut into the ends of 2x4's. I think it
> would be pretty easy to clamp an 80" board into a bench vise standing
> on the floor and use this setup by standing on a stable step stool. I
> can post a picture on ABPW if you need one.
>
> Bob
>