Finally bought the plunge base for the Makita cordless trim router to have a more convenient setup for the many smaller mortises I cut. In this case I’m using ash to make canoe seats. The tool can absolutely handle 3/4 inch deep mortises in a single pass but I usually do 2 passes in hardwood just avoid burning the holes. (Impossible to clean up and kills your glue bond). . Here I’m using the speed tenon method by @chbecksvoort49 (thanks for the tip @deepseadivver ). Probably gonna be my go-to me

How To: Using Assist-Mode! Make screwing into timber even easier 👌 | Makita Australia

Makita track saw for making a straight overhang in this raised platform #tools #construction #yard | Kruger Construction

I originally bought this Makita cordless track saw to build cabinets for my house but it’s also handy for straightening the occasional board to get an edge I can use on my tablesaw. (A jointer isn’t really practical for long boards). . Of course, you can snap a chalk line and do this with a Skil saw but the track saw is luxurious. To set the edge I pull a string line and then set pushpins to the outside of the string line, remove the string, push the track edge against the pins, mark the edge wi