Precision Joinery Made Simple

A complete router-based joinery system for precision woodworking

The WoodRat system delivers repeatable, accurate joinery

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WoodRat is Back

WoodRat is now under new ownership.

Following Martin's outstanding work in developing the system, the business is being taken forward with renewed production and support.

Stock is being rebuilt, with the full product range returning in stages.

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WHAT IS WOODRAT

One system. Unlimited joints.

WoodRat is a router-based joinery system for cutting accurate, repeatable dovetails, mortise and tenon joints, sliding dovetails and many other workshop joints.

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WHAT CAN YOU MAKE

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Precision Joinery

Crafted for perfect fit, strength, and a clean, refined finish.

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Real Workshop Use

WoodRat is useful in real workshops because it was made for daily use, not just demonstrations. It was made to be accurate, fast, and dependable, and it works well on real projects, cut after cut.

Designed and refined over 40 years

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WHY WOODRAT

One system, endless joints

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No CNC required

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Repeatable accuracy

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Built to last

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Start with the Essentials

WR900

WR900

£850.00

The WoodRat 900 now has a new improved channel and sliding bar, with more tee slots for added functionality.

Cutter Set 1

Cutter Set 1

£325.00

All the shank sizes of our Set 1 are 8mm. Smaller routers are supplied with quarter and 8mm collets.

Cutter Set 2

Cutter Set 2

£425.00

A specially chosen range of cutters for dovetailing, morticing and tenoning on the WoodRat WR900 or WR600.

Mortise Rail MR4

Mortise Rail MR4

£292.50

The MR4 takes mortising on the WoodRat to new levels of speed, accuracy and versatility.

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Community & Support

We're committed to helping you get the most from your WoodRat. Access our library of resources and join our community of passionate woodworkers.

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Technical Manuals

Comprehensive guides covering setup, operation, maintenance, and advanced techniques for your WoodRat system.

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Instructional Videos

Step-by-step video tutorials from basic setup to advanced joinery techniques. Learn at your own pace.

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Customer Gallery

See what fellow WoodRat owners have created. Get inspired by projects from our community of woodworkers.

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Testimonials

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