This is modeled after the David Barron dovetail alignment board. It's purpose is to keep your boards being dovetailed aligned while you're transferring your cut lines from one board to the other. It's made with quartersawn white oak because you want it stable, and walnut for the fence with a little lamb's tongue thrown in for fun. He has a video on his Youtube channel demonstrating the purpose and how to make it.

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