DIY Making Hand Router Guide For Woodworking Joinery | Woodworking Tools TV

Why You Should Avoid Freehand Cuts with a Router #Woodworking #Shorts Freehand cutting with a router can be incredibly unreliable. Without a guide, it’s almost impossible to keep a perfect line or curve. Even the smallest hand movements, natural tremors, or slight changes in wood grain can throw off your cut. You might start with a straight line, but it only takes a split second to end up with a wavy, uneven edge that’s hard to fix. While some experienced woodworkers can manage freehand routing,