Mortise Pal™ Jig

With this jig and a plunge router, you can cut mortises from 3/4" to 3-1/2" long and up to 1/2" wide, in stock from 3/4" to 3" thick. Secured on the workpiece by an integral clamp, the jig provides stable support for the router while a supplied brass bushing guides the cutter within a polycarbonate template.

The jig comes with nine templates: six allow a range of bit travel from 1/2" to 3" in 1/2" increments (add bit diameter to determine the completed mortise length); three others are sized to match Lee Valley floating tenon stock (1/4" x 1", 5/16" x 1-1/2" and 3/8" x 2").

Mortise width, to a maximum of 1/2", is determined by the diameter of spiral upcut router bit used (available separately). To position the jig, just mark the x and y axes of the mortise, align those marks with centering cursors on the body, then tighten the clamp screw.

A built-in end stop ensures reliable repeat positioning. Precisely machined from aluminum with a hardened brass clamp screw and stainless-steel guide rods. Comes with a centering pin, hex key and instructions. Suitable for routers with a baseplate at least 5-3/4" in diameter, with a 1-3/8" counterbore and a 1-3/16" throughbore.

Made in USA.