Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago

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Here's my new favorite way to cut accurate grooves and dados with a guide rail adapter for your Milwaukee track saw and M18 router. Works with compact trim router or midsize 1/2" router, and also fits a number of other tracks like Festool and Makita.

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Chapters:
0:00 Routing accurate grooves and dados intro
1:23 Use a guide rail adapter to cut grooves and dados with a router
2:38 Use M18 1/2" router with Guide Rail Adapter to cut grooves and dados
3:50 Special features of Milwaukee Guide Rail Adapter for M18 Router
5:18 Install a Milwaukee Guide Rail Adapter on 2723 trim router
7:06 Problem with Milwaukee router edge guide for M18 Routers
8:49 Weight of Milwaukee edge guide and guide rail adapter for M18 router
9:03 What battery is best for Milwaukee M18 compact trim router and 1/2" routers?
9:18 Milwaukee guide rail adapter for M18 routers conclusion

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