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Routers are wonderful for profiling edges, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Learn about what they can do, make a few jigs, purchase a few additional items and you’ll be well on your way to increasing what you can do with these ultra-functional power tools.
Shop Project: Router tables are useful tools to have around, but they don’t always need to be big and fancy. This bare-bones router table is quick to set up and takes care of a few standard profiles often used in your shop.
It’s important to have a place to store your tools. While this toolbox was specifically designed to hold spoon-carving tools, there’s no reason you couldn’t design it to hold other tools, whether for travelling storage or for shop storage.
The main advantage of using a mitre joint is that it looks clean and simple. The downside is assembling it evenly so it doesn’t look like a dog’s breakfast. The lock mitre joint ensures the joint not only looks great when assembled, but that assembly is a snap.
With routed mortises and other time-honoured joinery, this deck box is built to last so it will enhance the look of your outdoor space for years to come.
Most of us know what a router bit is and have an idea of what it’s used for, but knowing the details will help you choose the style of bit best suited for each individual application.
An essential component of any router, the collet is what holds the router bit in place as it rotates at over 20,000 RPM.
Router lifts aren’t new to the market. Different companies have produced them for decades, in different styles and configurations. But what are they about and why are some so expensive? Is it really worth the dollars invested, especially for the home shop?
The router is a versatile tool. It’s essentially a motor that spins whatever cutter you choose. The accessories you use with it determine how you can use the router, and what you can do. Here are some simple improvements you can make.
A powerful and efficient tool in the workshop, the router can make quick work of some tedious tasks.