TRENDTrend Varijig Adjustable Rectangle Router Jig & Template System, Precision Frame for Recesses, Slots & Face Panel Molds, 23.6" x 23.6" Work Area, Dual Scale Guide, VARIJIG

This jig is amazing! It is perfect for making square cuts. It is precise and easy to use. Stop making your own sketchy jigs and purchase this one. It's a great addition to any woodworking shop!

Stop guessing. Do it the right way.

Overall this is a good unit. The frame holds its position where it is set and makes repeated cuts very convenient. I did find that the measurement markings are on a sliding paper which I need to make sure is aligned correctly before securing and the screws feel a little flimsy for frequent long term use, like I’ll strip them out if I tighten too hard. A good square is needed for verifying that the jig is ready for cutting, but that should be checked anyway. Once set this is a real time saver, and the screws hold tight with just a snug turn of the screwdriver. I use this for cutting out leather and it makes it much more accurate than measuring with just a square as it doesn’t allow the leather to move while marking the cut lines.

From the moment I got this jig assembled, I knew it was garbage. I do a lot of template routing with router bushings by making my own templates of ply or MDF. This jig came recommended by Stumpy (what a disappointment) and it looked like a potential time saver for rectangular features. I tried every possible variation of adjustment screw tightness to try to get the arms to adjust without constantly racking in the slots and getting stuck. There is just too much slop in the fit of the flat nuts in the tracks to keep the arms reasonably square and running smoothly. Adjusting this jig is so frustrating that it's easier to just make the templates myself. Cheap, low precision design that just doesn't work well. Returning the item.

The jig will do what it is designed and advertised to do. Even at its rather High price point I would have given it four stars had not the description on Amazon been so poor ant the included documentation much, much worse. The item I purchased was discounted for packaging damage, but missing parts were not mentioned (Amazon's problem, not Trend's ) but trend's instructions listed the missing screws as M5 x 8 mm. They are actually M4 x 6 mm.Instructions for assembly consist of pictures but almost no written direction. In particular the mounting method for the anti-tilt shoe is totally obscure. Directions for use are even worse as the pictures showing routed results do not correspond to what the actual result would be. Such an expensive jig should include both accurate description of its capabilities on Amazon and a good set of instructions for both assembly and use! Three stars is generous, 2 1/2 is probably more like it.

Did the job for my cutting board

Went together easily and did exactly as advertised.

This jig is fantastic. It is a mind teaser to assemble, well at least it took some brain power on my part. I wish they made a smaller version of it for sizes around 3 - 6 inches. This tool has a place in my shop,