The Ultimate Shooting Board - Part 1

[@SonsOfThunder229]

Do you have a router table? Or did you choose that Woodrat instead of a router table. If so whats the benefit?

[@SteveCashmoreWoodworks]

Yes I also have a router table. I bought the WoodRat instead of a router dovetail jig, e.g. Trend or Leigh. When I started woodwork I thought it would be easier to machine dovetails instead of hand cutting them. It’s not impossible but it’s not easy to cut them on a router table. The WoodRat excels at making machined dovetails which are not restricted to a finger template. It also cuts about a hundred other joints. The router table is better for some other tasks though, so really you need both. Alternatively you can cut many joints on a router table too. But with the Rat you can see what is going on since you’re looking down on the workpiece whilst it’s being cut. A more expensive similar machine is the Panto router. But that is a lot more expensive. Have a look at the WoodRat website and you’ll find explanations of what it can do. I don’t work for WoodRat but I’m sure if you contact them they will be able to help with more details. Hope this helps?