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Top 10 Ways to Amp Up Your Router Game
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.
Build a Triple Router Table
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.
A Spoon Carver's Toolbox
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.
Making a Lock Mitre Joint
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.
DAP 3-in-1 Filler with Chameleon Technology
A custom 3-in-1 wood filler, grain filler and sealer coat.
Fuji Spray Mini-Mite 3 PLATINUM with the T70 Spray Gun
Spray a range of high- and low-viscosity materials to finish virtually anything.
Sapele Deck Box
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.
STRAIGHT ROUTER BITS – A PRIMER
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.
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Over 30 different wood species of project boards and dressed lumber.
Router Collets
An essential component of any router, the collet is what holds the router bit in place as it rotates at over 20,000 RPM.
What Are Router Lifts All About?
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?
Simple Router Improvements
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.
Don't be Afraid to Reach for the Router
A powerful and efficient tool in the workshop, the router can make quick work of some tedious tasks.