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   esch5995 | Aug 26, 2022 06:42pm | #1

   What you describe should work fine, but could be a bit time consuming compared to other methods. I would probably suggest an upspiral bit versus a straight bit for better chip clearance and less blowout. You will still need a sacrificial board behind your work piece to prevent the bit from creating tearout as it exists the workpiece.

   Is there a reason you don't want to use more conventional methods such as a tablesaw, bandsaw or even cutting them by hand? I can imagine a lot of time spent making multiple passes on 4 sides clamping and unclamping the work piece each time. I would almost guarantee that I could cut them by hand faster and quieter than all those passes on a screaming router table.

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   ajg1942 | Aug 26, 2022 07:11pm | #2

   I've used the method described in this video.

   https://woodschool.org/woodschool_videos/24-how-to-make-tenons-on-a-router/

   for best results do not skip using a covering for the router table as shown in the video, any variation in the table surface (throat plate, router lift) may cause inconsistent results.

   I have also cut the shoulders on the table saw. Using the method in the video staying slightly away from the shoulder cut the tenon cheeks, then finishing up with a chisel to remove any material remaining.