{"product_id":"novacraft™-make-precisely-straight-mortises-slots-without-a-wandering-router","title":"NovaCraft™ — Make Precisely Straight Mortises \u0026 Slots Without a Wandering Router","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important; text-align: center !important;\"\u003eQuit Struggling With a Wandering Router — Make Mortises \u0026amp; Slots That Hit Your Marks Perfectly\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important; text-align: left !important;\"\u003eFreehand routing is where solid projects go off the rails. The NovaCraft™ Router Mortise \u0026amp; Slot Jig secures your trim router between a pair of aluminum guide rails, locks the bit onto an exact parallel path, and lets you cut crisp mortises, grooves, and hidden fastener slots along any board edge — no wobbling, no tear-out, no do-overs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex !important; justify-content: center !important; width: 100% !important; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center !important; width: 100% !important; margin: 10px 0 !important;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Product advertisement\" 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;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important; text-align: center !important;\"\u003eCrooked Mortises Aren't About Skill — They're a Setup Issue\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important; text-align: left !important;\"\u003eYou measured it. You marked it. You started cutting clean. Two inches in, the router drifted, the bit veered, and now you have a messy mortise on a piece you can't replace. Compact trim routers lack a proper edge guide, and most aftermarket guides are flimsy plastic that slips the moment you push.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex !important; justify-content: flex-start !important; width: 100% !important;\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important; text-align: left !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ Dual Aluminum Rails Lock the Cut Line:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two anodized aluminum guides clamp firmly on both sides of your workpiece, keeping the router perfectly parallel from start to finish — no drift, no sliding over grain.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important; text-align: left !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ Four Thumbscrews Fine-Tune Slot Placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-tighten knurled thumbscrews to precisely adjust the bit’s distance from the edge. Cut centered mortises, offset grooves, or fastener slots — all with one jig, no shims or calculations needed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important; text-align: left !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ Transparent Acrylic Base, Clear View Layout:\u003c\/strong\u003e See your pencil lines, the bit, and stop marks through a 1\/4-inch acrylic plate. Plunge exactly where you planned — every single cut.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex !important; justify-content: center !important; width: 100% !important; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important; text-align: center !important;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0880\/2936\/4557\/files\/hf_20260428_231316_1e4fc316-8e23-45b2-b55a-da3972a4c569.png?v=1777422182\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important; text-align: center !important;\"\u003eClamps onto Any 65mm Trim Router — No Drilling or Mods Required\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important; text-align: left !important;\"\u003eIf your compact router’s barrel diameter is between 63.5mm and 65mm — covering most Makita, DeWalt, Bosch, Milwaukee, and Ryobi palm and trim routers — the NovaCraft™ slides on, locks tight, and you’re cutting in under two minutes. The included 1\/4-inch shank straight bit (11mm diameter, 30mm cutting length) is perfect for hinge mortises, biscuit slots, and 8mm\/10mm concealed fastener grooves right out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important; text-align: left !important;\"\u003eUnlike other guides that flex when you push, the NovaCraft™ aluminum rails sit flush, grip your workpiece like a vise, and let you press down without the jig slipping off the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex !important; justify-content: center !important; width: 100% !important; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important; text-align: center !important;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0880\/2936\/4557\/files\/hf_20260428_231358_5a7ffcd4-8e3f-498c-8bcb-22e27dad09cc.png?v=1777422182\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important; text-align: center !important;\"\u003eWhy Both Hobbyists \u0026amp; Pros Are Ditching Old Edge Guides for NovaCraft™\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important; text-align: left !important;\"\u003eWoodworkers who gave up on freehand mortising — the ones who'd pull out chisels for every hinge — are setting NovaCraft™ once and churning out joinery they’d normally hire out. As one customer said: \"Wish I’d had this before starting the kitchen. Cut my six bad mortises down to zero.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex !important; justify-content: center !important; width: 100% !important; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important; text-align: center !important;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0880\/2936\/4557\/files\/hf_20260428_231330_0c6a1524-f5eb-4a39-90a7-857f64349dc5.png?v=1777422182\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important; text-align: center !important;\"\u003eCuts You Avoided Before — Now You Knock Them Out Quickly\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex !important; justify-content: flex-start !important; width: 100% !important;\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important; text-align: left !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Consistent Hinge Mortises:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set the rails once, and every door in the run is identical. No swapping templates or measuring twice per door.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important; text-align: left !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Perfect Concealed-Fastener Slots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut neat Z-clip and panel connector channels for flat-pack furniture and edge-joined panels — joinery that used to require a $400 specialized jig.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important; text-align: left !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Edges That Look Shop-Made:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anodized aluminum rails won’t bend, knurled steel thumbscrews hold tight through vibration, and the acrylic base resists knocks and resin buildup.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important; text-align: center !important;\"\u003eHow to Use NovaCraft™: Three Steps to Your First Cut in Under Two Minutes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important; text-align: left !important;\"\u003eStep 1: Place your trim router into the clear acrylic collar and hand-tighten the side clamp until the barrel is secured.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important; text-align: left !important;\"\u003eStep 2: Slide the twin aluminum rails against both faces of your workpiece and tighten the four thumbscrews — the bit now runs on a fixed path.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important; text-align: left !important;\"\u003eStep 3: Power up, plunge to the desired depth, and route from one stop mark to the other. Lift away, and you’ve got a mortise that fits perfectly first try.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important; text-align: left !important;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0880\/2936\/4557\/files\/hf_20260428_231345_542ec710-54ff-4ac6-9955-88c1f3c48a36.png?v=1777422181\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex !important; justify-content: center !important; width: 100% !important; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex !important; justify-content: center !important; width: 100% !important; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003cthead\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNovaCraft™ Mortise \u0026amp; Slot Jig\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e \u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreehand \/ Chisel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e \u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneric Plastic Edge Guides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/thead\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracks perfectly parallel along edges with twin aluminum rails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e❌ Wanders, relies on a steady hand\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e❌ Single rail, flexes under pressure\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuts mortises and concealed fastener slots from a single setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e❌ Different tools needed for each cut\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e❌ Mortising only, no fastener slot capability\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits 63.5–65mm trim routers — Makita, DeWalt, Bosch, Milwaukee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e❌ Not applicable\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e❌ Often brand-specific, router-locked\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important; text-align: center !important;\"\u003eSpecifications – What You Really Need to Know\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex !important; justify-content: flex-start !important; width: 100% !important;\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual-Function Router Mortise \u0026amp; Slot Jig\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edge Mortising \/ Slotting + Concealed-Fastener Slot Cutting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRouter Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e 63.5–65mm (2.5\"–2.56\") barrel diameter — fits most compact \/ trim \/ palm routers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBase Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 165mm × 104mm × 36mm (6.5\" × 4.09\" × 1.42\")\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Bit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4\" (6.35mm) shank straight bit — 11mm cutting diameter, 30mm cutting length, 60mm overall\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBuild:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anodized aluminum rails, clear acrylic collar, knurled steel thumbscrews\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important; text-align: center !important;\"\u003eYour Questions, Answered\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex !important; justify-content: flex-start !important; width: 100% !important;\"\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left !important;\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important;\"\u003eWill it fit my specific router?\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.5; margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important;\"\u003eIf your trim or palm router’s barrel is between 63.5mm and 65mm — covering Makita RT0700\/RT0701, DeWalt DCW600\/DWP611, Bosch Colt PR20EVS, Milwaukee 2723-20, and most Ryobi palm routers — it fits right in. Measure your barrel before ordering if unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important;\"\u003eWhat kinds of cuts can I make with it?\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.5; margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important;\"\u003eHinge mortises, biscuit and domino-style slots, edge dadoes for shelf supports, sliding track channels, and slots for invisible Z-clip fasteners on flat-pack panels. The included 11mm bit fits most common slot widths; you can swap to other 1\/4\" shank straight bits for narrower or wider cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important;\"\u003eIs it strong enough for hardwood, or just pine and ply?\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.5; margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important;\"\u003eThe aluminum rails and steel thumbscrews handle oak, walnut, maple, and hardwood plywood without flexing. For dense hardwoods, take two passes to keep the bit cool and the cut clean.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important;\"\u003eHow long does it take to set up the first cut?\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.5; margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important;\"\u003ePlace the router in, clamp the rails to your workpiece, adjust the four thumbscrews, plunge to depth — under two minutes from unboxing to first mortise once you've done it twice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex !important; justify-content: center !important; width: 100% !important; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important; text-align: center !important;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0880\/2936\/4557\/files\/hf_20260428_231350_d78f1d94-5fde-44a9-b654-8c47e2f0bbf9.png?v=1777422182\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important; text-align: center !important;\"\u003eCrafted Like the Jig You’d Build Yourself — If You Had a CNC and a Free Day\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important; text-align: left !important;\"\u003eIf NovaCraft™ doesn’t deliver cleaner, straighter mortises than your current jig on your very first project, send it back for a full refund. No restocking fees, no proof of how you cut your samples — your workshop, your call.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luxinera","offers":[{"title":"A single slotted plate","offer_id":64554281795933,"sku":"1730770234870960482","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Slotted plate + transparent cover + milling cutter","offer_id":64554281828701,"sku":"1730770234871026018","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/7324\/9373\/files\/40987ee605725587231b80dac9a38b67a6dbf089a487ad9e414894c0331e1bd3.png?v=1777424321","url":"https:\/\/luxinera.com\/products\/novacraft%e2%84%a2-make-precisely-straight-mortises-slots-without-a-wandering-router","provider":"Luxinera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}