Place your straightedge on top of the board you're jointing. Set the straightedge guide back on the board so you remove only 1/16 in. of stock at a time. This technique is easier if your router has a ...

Just clamp or screw a straight guide to the workpiece. The wood router's bearing rolls along the guide, and the bit cuts a straight, smooth edge. Use plywood, medium density fiberboard (MDF) or a ...