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seems really dangerous to squeeze the wood in that gap while a spinning bit is doing its thing...what if it binds up, where does all that energy go(if the motor doesn't quit)?

I've just made a drawing that explains it:



This is what you'd see when adjusting the fences for a narrow (left) and a wide (right) blank. Notice that the router is more skewed for the narrow blank.

Now that is funny. Some folks make adjustments before starting the equipment with the dangerous blades.....<smile>

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