Tweaking Rail and Stile Router Bits
George VondriskaDescription
How can you address this problem?
George explains the simple device that is needed, and walks through the setup process in this video. A prerequisite to mastering this joint is to become well versed on how to use a router. Also, if you are not already versed on how to use a router table, that will be an important skill to develop as well. So, if you haven’t mastered these foundational skills, now is a good time to practice on some scrap wood.
The “Perfect Fit”
As with any joint, executing great cope and stick joinery is all about creating a great fit. In the case of a cope and stick joint, the objective is to create a friction fit that requires only the slightest of pressure to close the joint, and once closed, the friction should hold the joint firmly enough to hold it in place against the force of gravity. If you can achieve that perfect fit using your rail and stile router bits, you will create a joint that is capable of withstanding wear and tear for generations.
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