Router guides don’t have to be complex. When routing along a long edge you just need something to register the bit in a straight line along the edge. My shop-made guide couldn’t be simpler.
A critical part of woodworking is making clean, square crosscuts. This leads to snug-fitting joinery and a better-looking project. So it comes as no surprise that most woodworkers rely on their table saws along with easy-to-build sleds to tackle this task.
One of the best upgrades you can make for a drill press is to add a larger table and a fence. While wandering the home center, I found an easy way to make them — slatwall panels.