The first picture shows the jig in the raised (loading) position. The work piece can be clamped into the jig when it is in this position. The clamping arrangement utilizes a toggle clamp in the same manner as the dado cutting jig. The upper aluminum portion of this device is a modified G.I. cook kit lid. The bottom, or stand, is a recycled ancient IBM MagCard II word processor cabinet. The second picture shows the jig in an operating position. The router in the picture will follow the tapered cutout and impart a matching tapered shape to the inside of the canoe hull. The router bit has a bushing around it mounted to the base of the router to prevent the bit from cutting into the aluminum template.