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Turn on the router and plunge the bit, then raise
it clear of the wood, and turn off the router. Turn the
crank so the edge of the bit aligns with the other mark,
then make a similar plunge cut. With the “ends” of the
mortise cut, turn the crank and make additional plunge
cuts to remove the bulk of the stock between the holes.
Then plunge and lock the router at full depth and turn
the crank to trim away any remaining stock and smooth
the sides of the mortise. Turn the crank until the layout
for mortise in the other end of the stile is below the bit,
or loosen the clamping blocks and slide the stock, then
repeat the above steps to cut that mortise. Then mount
the second stile and cut the mortises in it.

Because the ends of the mortises are rounded and
the tenons will be square, it’s easiest to use a chisel
to square up the ends of the mortises, placing the flat
against the marked line.

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