Use a Chisel to Make a Portable Woodworking Router
Cutting dado and tenon requires precise tolerances. This portable router is easy to make and offers consistent depth of cut and a better feel than a powered router .
Start with 3 x 1 pieces of wood and a sharp chisel. Pick a drill bit that is slightly narrower than the chisel and drill it halfway into the center of the tree at a 35 to 45 degree angle.
Use a hammer to push the chisel (bevel down) through the corner hole until it comes out the other side. This portable router works best with a cut already started and is great for fine tuning depth settings.
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