Router Edge Guides
Router Edge Guides for Straight Cuts Along an Edge
An edge guide rides along the edge of a board to keep the router a fixed distance from it, which makes parallel grooves, dados, and rabbets repeatable. This small collection fits several router types. Kreg offers a trim router edge guide that also handles circle cuts. Festool offers a parallel side guide for the OF 900, OF 1000, OF 1010, and MFK 700. Bosch makes straight edge guides for its palm routers. Woodpeckers sells edge guides for its Exact Width Dado Jig, and one Festool OF 1400 EQ router listing includes an edge guide.
What to Look For
- Router fit. Edge guides mount to specific bases. Check that your router is listed.
- Fine adjustment. A micro-adjust knob makes small offset changes without re-measuring.
- Circle cutting. The Kreg guide doubles as a circle jig for round tabletops and speaker holes.
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Router Edge Guides FAQ
Edge guide or straightedge clamp?
An edge guide works when the cut runs parallel to a straight board edge. For cuts across a panel or away from the edge, clamp a straightedge or use a guide rail system.
Will a palm router edge guide fit my trim router?
Only if it is made for that model. Bosch guides here fit Bosch palm routers. The Kreg guide is listed as a trim router accessory, so check its fit list.