{"product_id":"novacraft-cut-dead-straight-mortises-slots-without-a-wandering-router","title":"NovaCraft — Cut Dead-Straight Mortises \u0026 Slots Without a Wandering Router - Lamylie","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut mortises and concealed-fastener slots exactly where you mark them with a router path that stays true from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0880\/2936\/4557\/files\/eq09_ads.webp?v=1777412564\" style=\"width: 65%!important; height: auto!important; display: inline-block!important;\" alt=\"Product advertisement\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwin anodized aluminum rails clamp on both faces of the workpiece, locking the cut line so the router runs dead-parallel along the edge without drift or grain skating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0880\/2936\/4557\/files\/hf_20260428_231316_1e4fc316-8e23-45b2-b55a-da3972a4c569.png?v=1777422182\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour knurled thumbscrews allow micro-adjustment of how far the bit sits from the edge. You can center mortises, offset grooves, or cut concealed-fastener channels from the same jig—no shims or re-measuring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0880\/2936\/4557\/files\/hf_20260428_231358_5a7ffcd4-8e3f-498c-8bcb-22e27dad09cc.png?v=1777422182\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clear 1\/4-inch acrylic base lets you see your pencil lines, the bit, and your stop marks as you plunge, ensuring precise placement every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0880\/2936\/4557\/files\/hf_20260428_231330_0c6a1524-f5eb-4a39-90a7-857f64349dc5.png?v=1777422182\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to fit most compact trim routers with a 63.5–65 mm barrel, it slides on, locks in, and you’re cutting in under two minutes. The included 1\/4\" shank straight bit (11 mm cutting diameter, 30 mm cut length, 60 mm overall) is ready for hinge mortises, biscuit slots, and 8\/10 mm concealed-fastener channels right out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0880\/2936\/4557\/files\/hf_20260428_231345_542ec710-54ff-4ac6-9955-88c1f3c48a36.png?v=1777422181\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSturdy aluminum rails, a clear acrylic collar, and knurled steel thumbscrews keep the jig rigid under use. The rails stay flush against the workpiece, and the acrylic base resists impact and resin so nothing moves during cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0880\/2936\/4557\/files\/hf_20260428_231350_d78f1d94-5fde-44a9-b654-8c47e2f0bbf9.png?v=1777422182\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree-step setup: insert the router into the acrylic collar and tighten the side clamp until the barrel is locked in place. Position the twin rails against both faces and tighten the four thumbscrews to fix the bit’s distance. Then plunge and run from one stop mark to the other for a mortise that fits on the first pass. In practice, you can move from box to first cut in under two minutes with a little familiarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplications include repeatable hinge mortises, clean concealed-fastener channels for flat-pack panels, and edge grooves for panel alignment or hardware installation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNovaCraft Mortise \u0026amp; Slot Jig\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreehand \/ Chisel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneric Plastic Edge Guides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracks dead-parallel on the edge with twin aluminum rails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Wanders, depends on a steady hand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Single rail, flexes under pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuts mortises and concealed-fastener slots from one setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Different tool for each cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Mortising only, no fastener slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits 63.5–65mm trim routers — Makita, DeWalt, Bosch, Milwaukee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ N\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Often router-specific, brand-locked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNovaCraft™ Mortise \u0026amp; Slot Jig\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreehand \/ Chisel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneric Plastic Edge Guides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracks dead-parallel on the edge with twin aluminum rails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Wanders, depends on a steady hand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Single rail, flexes under pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuts mortises and concealed-fastener slots from one setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Different tool for each cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Mortising only, no fastener slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits 63.5–65mm trim routers — Makita, DeWalt, Bosch, Milwaukee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ N\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Often router-specific, brand-locked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"[Lamylie]","offers":[{"title":"A single slotted plate","offer_id":47237378441391,"sku":"147237378441391","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Slotted plate + transparent cover + milling cutter","offer_id":47237378474159,"sku":"147237378474159","price":59.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2676\/4975\/files\/hf_20260428_231316_1e4fc316-8e23-45b2-b55a-da3972a4c569.png?v=1784976855","url":"https:\/\/lamylie.com\/products\/novacraft-cut-dead-straight-mortises-slots-without-a-wandering-router","provider":"Lamylie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}