Key Features
Any Size, Always Square The Woodpeckers Variable Router Jig builds a perfectly square guide bushing template in minutes, then locks down so the opening stays true while you route. Reconfigure for the Next Job Make a mortise template today, a recess tomorrow, then reset it again instead of keeping stacks of one-off plywood patterns. Clamp-Friendly Setup Clamping adapters secure the jig and the work without getting in the router’s way so you can keep both hands on the router base.
Overview
The Woodpeckers Variable Router Jig (Model VRJ-19) is a configurable router template jig that slides and locks to create square guide bushing templates for routing clean, repeatable cutouts. This is a router template jig designed for routing mortises, recesses, and grooves in the face of a workpiece.
Instead of building a new MDF template every time you need a different opening, you set the rails to the size you want, lock them, and route the opening with your router and guide bushing. The jig can make templates from a couple inches up to 18 in x 18 in, which covers a lot of real shop work like hardware mortises, inset pulls, access panels, and inlay pockets.
The big win is repeatability. Once the jig is set, you can cut the same size recess across multiple parts without layout roulette. That is exactly what you want for cabinet parts, small batch production, or any project where parts need to match without hand fitting.
It is also built to get out of your way when you are done. When the project changes, you can break it down and store it in a small space, then rebuild it into the next template you need. That means less clutter and fewer mystery templates gathering dust.
Guide bushings matter here. The guide bushing diameter determines the offset from the edge of the template, so you can control your final cut size by choosing the right guide bushing and bit combo for the job.
If you do woodworking that regularly needs clean, square cutouts, mortises, recesses, cutting board juice grooves, or decorative accents, this jig saves time and makes your results more consistent. It is also Made in USA.
Square Templates Without the One-Off Mess
Set the opening, lock it, and route. You get a square guide bushing template sized for the job instead of burning time making a fresh pattern every project.
- Creates square templates from a couple inches up to 18 in x 18 in
- Use for mortises, recesses, juice grooves, and decorative accents
Clamping That Does Not Block the Router
The jig is meant to be clamped down solid, but the clamping setup is designed so you are not fighting hardware right where your router needs to run.
- Clamping adapters secure the jig and the work without obstructing the router
- Clamps sold separately
Woodpeckers Variable Router Jig Guide Bushing Control
This jig is made for guide bushing style routing, which is how you get predictable, repeatable openings without chasing a line by hand.
- Guide bushing diameter determines the offset from the template edge
- Dial in recess and mortise sizing by matching guide bushing and bit
Key Specifications
| Maximum Template Size | 18 in x 18 in |
|---|---|
| Minimum Template Size | A couple inches (minimum size varies by setup) |
| Template Shape | Perfectly square opening |
| Made In | USA |
Compatibility
Router Guide Bushings Designed for guide bushing routing. Guide bushing diameter determines the offset from the edge of the template.
Built For
Woodworking Cabinetry Joinery mortises Hardware recesses Cutting board juice grooves Decorative routing accents
Pro Tip
Before you lock in your template size, account for guide bushing offset. A bigger guide bushing increases the offset from the template edge, so your final recess changes even if the jig opening stays the same.
Tool Nut’s Take
Tool Nut’s Take
The jig you stop making templates for
The Woodpeckers Variable Router Jig is for anyone tired of cutting the same square template out of MDF every time a project changes.
- Who it’s for: Woodworkers and cabinet builders routing mortises, recesses, grooves, and square cutouts with guide bushings.
- Why it stands out: Adjustable square template range up to 18 in x 18 in, then it breaks down small when you are done.
- Worth knowing: Clamps are sold separately, and guide bushing choice directly affects your final cut size.
Common Questions
- What size template can it make? From a couple inches up to 18 in x 18 in.
- Do clamps come with it? No. The jig uses clamping adapters, but clamps are sold separately.
- Does the guide bushing affect the cut size? Yes. Guide bushing diameter determines the offset from the edge of the template.
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