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Loose Tenon Router Mortising Jig

Print Profile(3)

All
X1 Carbon
P1S
P1P
X1
X1E
H2D
H2D Pro
P2S
X2D
H2C
A1
H2S
A1 mini

0.2mm layer, 6 walls, 40% infill
0.2mm layer, 6 walls, 40% infill
Designer
52.2 h
5 plates
5.0(8)

Multi-cradle version.  0.2mm layer, 6 walls, 25% infill
Multi-cradle version. 0.2mm layer, 6 walls, 25% infill
Designer
67.9 h
7 plates

Spacer for 65mm diameter router
Spacer for 65mm diameter router
56 min
1 plate

Open in Bambu Studio
Boost
750
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Description

I've looked at loose tenon joinery tools longingly but cannot afford one.  Searched maker sites too, but none had all the features I wanted, so I created this version designed to hold a 69mm cordless router with ¼ inch shank.  I have only tested with a Dewalt DCW600B cordless router.   Have now added 2 variants for 65 and 72.2mm compact routers per requests.  Fixed the two issues identified by users for the 65mm variant (still printed as 69, bolt pockets).

 

The features I like about my version are:

  • No glue or epoxy needed – completely dry fit
  • Fits cordless router (69mm barrel).  Optional variants for 65 and 72.2mm added 4/2026.
  • Height adjustable, self-aligning slide
  • Depth and width control set by printed hardware stops, not loose screws.
  • Depth and width motion on perpendicular pairs of parallel linear bearing slides and rods
  • Set up for common 1/4-20 hardware (USA)

Like some other jigs found, this uses 8mm linear bearings and two pairs of perpendicular rods for motion control (150 and 200mm).

I printed the key parts with ASA for additional rigidity and strength.

 

I have posted a new profile with multiple router cradle sizes (65, 69 and 72.2mm) for common cordless trim routers (only need to print the necessary one, of course).   Also added a spring spacer washer, as some reported having trouble finding washers with 8+ mm ID.

 

See the updated detailed assembly and use instructions for printing tips and setup/usage instructions, including improved tenon width control clip sizing information.


Documentation (1)

Assembly Guide (1)
Loose Tenon Jig Assembly and Usage Instructions Rev2.pdf

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