Showing 21 through 40 out of 276 articles containing "router"
Right-Size Your Router
…These little routers are the natural evolution of the trim routers commonly used by contractors. But compact routers can do almost everything you’d expect from a larger router — they’…problem by investing a small amount of money in a separate router plate for my production router. Then I just leave the router attached to the plate. That way, when it…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 207
June 2013
Small Shop Router Tables
… Router Tables A small router table could be the perfect addition to your shop — even if you already have a router table. Here’s a look at the options. The router table…in my shop. COMPACT ROUTER TABLE ADVANTAGES. } Benchtop router tables are available with open or enclosed bases. Bench Dog ProTop Kreg Benchtop Router Table If you’re working…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 209
October 2013
Router Table Upgrade
…with a Coping Sled If you build a lot of cabinet doors, then a coping sled for your router table is a wise investment. Here’s what to look for in a sled. As far as …specific a job as a coping sled. When making cabinet doors, it holds a rail perpendicular to the router table fence in order to rout a coped profile on the ends. This matches up with…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 210
December 2013
Router Table Storage
…Router table Storage Cabinet Fill the unused space under your commercial router table with a storage cabinet that’ll hold all of your router bits and accessories. I’m a big fan of my Kreg Precision Router…cross rails. 36 • Woodsmith / No. 236 { The rear of the router The ar of the router Th a oute table storage cabinet is equipped with a duct to …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 236
April 2018
Auxiliary Router Bases
…tool. 24 • Woodsmith / No. 237 MORTISING FLUSH-TRIMMING A handheld router is an incredibly adaptive tool. Increase that versatility by…B NOTE: To attach router, drill holes in base that match your router BASE EXTENSION #8 x 1!/4" Fh woodscrew 1 b. !/4 B BOTTOM VIEW 1 A 3 3 1 C #/8"-dia. C B 2"-dia. Router BRIDGE All three of the router…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 237
June 2018
Rotary Tool Router Table
… easy to make when you have a tiny router table. A good rotary tool is all you need. We have several routers and router tables in the Woodsmith shop. So it’s a bit of a stretch to say we “need” another router table. But this is a different deal. Honestly, it’s a mini router …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 238
August 2018
Router Case
…router. (The dimensions shown below fit a 1 hp Craftsman router.) The width should be at least 2" wider than the width of the router at the handles, the height should be 2" higher than the router, and the depth should be 3" more than the diameter of the router's base plate…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 4
July 1979
Router Table
…old phrase, "Beauty is as beauty does"? Well, that goes ten-fold for this router table. A router should do a lot of things. But it is somewhat of a problem to …Masonite and join these two together. ATTACHING THE ROUTER Now you're ready to attach the router. First drill a 1 " hole where the router bit % will come through. I centered this hole 12"…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 5
September 1979
Router Table Techniques
…that can be performed. There are two things to keep in mind when using the router table. First, be very careful: the bit is exposed and dangerous. Second, when using …saw's blade and fence would look like two parallel lines. However, looking down on the router table you would see a circle (the spinning bit) and a straight line (the fence). In this…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 7
January 1980
Router Turning Jig
… the workpiece slowly against a fast spinning cutting edge — a router bit. To accomplish this, we first considered modifying our router table. Instead, we decided to make a self-contained jig…set up for turning. A box. This turning jig is basically a box with the router mounted inside. The secret to its turning ability is an adjustable sliding …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 52
August 1987
Router Table Tips
…clearance OPENING. The disposable backing boards are customized for each router bit. To do this, turn on the router and plunge the backing board down on the spinning bit, … board is plunged down, the router bit will automatically cut the zero-clearance opening. If you readjust the router table fence (or the router bit), the clearance between the …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 84
December 1992
Router Table Fence
… faces (see page 35 for sources). This fence clamps firmly to your router table and provides a rigid, straight surface for guiding your workpieces. The two … page 35), you can attach your shop vacuum to the back of the router table cabinet as well as the fence. a. a. MATERIALS & SUPPLIES A B C D E Fence (1) #/4 x 3!/2 - 36 Spacer (1) #/4 x !!/32 …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 131
October 2000
Perfect Chamfers with a Router
…!/2" or %/8" depth of cut 25° chamfer bit 15° chamfer bit Routing a chamfer with a hand-held router is a quick way to soften a sharp edge or add an interesting detail. Doing this…cut on the edges (1/8", 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2"). To use it, just set the gauge on the router baseplate, adjust the bit until the cutting edge touches the chamfer, and lock …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 152
April 2004
Three Basic Router Bits
…tools make all these profiles and more with Three Basic Router Bits Over the years I’ve accumulated a lot of different router bits. The “workhorse” bits that have standard profiles …edges shown (all examples are 3/4"-thick stock) can be made using just three common router bits. These are bits you’ll find in just about any woodworker’s collection. …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 153
June 2004
Space-Saving Router Tables
…Router fence bolts to table saw rip fence NOTE: Router table replaces table saw extension wing FOLD-AWAY ROUTER TABLE When shop space is scarce, a temporary workstation (like the router…find the plans for the other router table plans at www.PlansNOW.com Wall-mounted cleat supports router table legs Go-Anywhere Router Table One problem with most …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 156
December 2004
Big Results from a Small Router
… when you’re routing doesn’t have to mean hauling out a big, heavy router. Here’s a new router that delivers top-notch results in a small package. One power tool I use … below for another small router with similar features. So if you’re thinking about getting a new router, or even buying your first one, these small routers should get serious …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 161
October 2005
Router Inlay Kit
… a removable sleeve. The offset created by the sleeve matches the diameter of the spiral router bit. The removable sleeve allows you rout the inlay and the matching recess with…the template as you change directions. Woodsmith Clean out the Recess. Carefully move the router around the recess to remove all the wood and leave a flat bottom. No. 166…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 166
August 2006
10 Specialty Router Bits
…even more challenging tasks. SPECIALIZED BITS. Here’s a look at some of my favorite specialized router bits. They range from straight bits for cutting dadoes that match the actual thickness…joint, all you need to do is run one piece flat (horizontally) on your router table, then run the matching piece vertically against the fence. The pieces fit …Read More
