A shot edge board refers to a type of cutting tool used primarily by woodworkers for trimming or squaring off uneven or irregular edges on boards or panels. When working with raw lumber or panel stock, it is common to encounter rough edges due to imperfections from milling processes or natural variations within the material itself. The shot edge board allows craftsmen to correct these irregularities by providing a sturdy platform on which they can guide their saws or planes along the uneven edge for precision trimming purposes. By referencing the shot edge board's straight and squared-off surface as a guide, craftsmen achieve smooth and straight edges on wooden boards and panels before incorporating them into their projects.