And the router is the tool to use to cut these joints. You'll also need a router table to safely make the cuts. Rail-and-stile bits are sold in sets, and raised-panel bits are sold individually.

However, it can also be a bit intimidating for beginners. One new woodworking hobbyist (via Reddit) explained, "for whatever reason [I'm] concerned when thinking of using a router.

The table rises a good few inches above the mounting base, but getting at the underside of the Router / Shaper is never easy. The proximity of the rotary tool makes things even more tricky, but ...