Showing 61 through 80 out of 276 articles containing "router"
Router Table Joinery
…cuts can easily be made using standard straight bits. But in the past few years, router bit manufacturers have come out with several new bits that open up some really …both halves of a locking joint. These bits are all fairly big, so you’ll need a router with a 1/2" collet and enough horsepower to handle them. And I got the best results by slowing…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 154
August 2004
Variable Speed Routers
…to offer larger, heavier bits designed to be used only in router tables. And larger, more powerful routers followed right along. LARGE BITS . So basically, with the { For …dial controls speed Switch allows choice of 5 speeds Infinitely Variable Speed Router Pre-set Variable Speed Router the dial correspond to. The second type is far less common…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 156
December 2004
Router Table Crown Molding
…result you’re looking for. 14 • Woodsmith / No. 214 OTHER CONSIDERATIONS. As far as router bits go, these horizontal crown molding bits are big, with a large-diameter cutting head…. So if there’s one type of cove that you cut frequently — and there’s a router bit available to do it — I would highly recommend considering these bits just for …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 214
August 2014
Router Table Must-Haves
… router table is indispensible. In fact, my router gets a lot more use in the router table than out of it. ROUTER TABLE ESSENTIALS. As those early “pioneers” of the router table… you can use when you’re getting started with your router table. ROUTER LIFTS I wouldn’t call a router lift an “essential” woodworking tool. But once you get accustomed …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 214
August 2014
Router Table Box Joints
…small, thin workpieces, my preferred method is to make box joints at the router table using a straight BACK !/4"-20 wi ing nut bit and the FENCE !/4" !/ washer simple !/4" x… the workpiece upright and square to the router table fence. Position Fence. Use a setup block to aid in positioning the router fence. Then clamp the straightedge to the table.…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 215
October 2014
Router Guide Bushings
…to purchase an adapter or a universal router baseplate to make one style of bushing fit on another manufacturer’s router. Bushing nut Router baseplate Bushing collar { Bushings are…by adjusting the position of either the bushing or the router baseplate, depending on the router model. Bushing collar Bushing nut Centering pin { Whiteside Precision …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 215
October 2014
Router Bit Rehab
…. These paddles are the least expensive option, and they’re a perfect fit for most router bits. all you need. The needle tip of the lubricant shown in the left …CHECK. For the bearings, a toothbrush and a little tube of lubricant are OD ID Although most router bit bearings are marketed as “sealed,” you can still add lubricant with a needle-tip …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 216
December 2014
The Digital Router Table
…controlled motors to automate one of the most often-used tools in the shop — a router table. NextWave Automation manufactures CNC machines, but they also developed a Precision lift unit { …only took about a half hour. You have your choice of two router plates that should fit most router tables. Attaching the fence system to the table is as simple …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 219
June 2015
Best Routers for Tables
router p worksho choosing a router for your Router Table A router table greatly expands the usefulness of a hand-held router. It essentially turns your router into a miniature shaper for routing profiles and joinery. But with the dozens of routers…to remove the router motor to change bits. CHOICES. Your choice of router for your router table boils…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 220
August 2015
Molding at the Router Table
…the workpiece left to right, or the opposite of a standard router table Fence { Making moldings at a standard router table requires you to position the workpiece on edge. …guide the piece past the spinning router bit. manufacturers also offer their own versions of a horizontal router table (refer to page 67). For a router, you’ll want something …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 224
April 2016
Handy Router Table Jigs
… tools is something all woodworkers strive for — especially when it comes to routers. And mounting a router in a table opens up a whole new world of routing opportunities. But achieving … held in place by the fences, push the sled forward over the router bit ROUTER TABLE SPLINE JIG Small boxes and picture frames are often constructed using mitered …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 225
June 2016
MLCS Router Lift
… revolutionary routing: PowerLift Pro If you’re familiar with using a router lift in a router table, you know how handy it can be. Tasks like changing bits or adjusting… The lift will accept a 31⁄4-hp router, or reducer rings are available to allow it to hold smaller routers. You can also purchase a router motor from MLCS using the source …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 227
October 2016
Flattening with a Router
… big, you need to slow the router down to 16,000 rpm. ROUTER CARRIAGE. For the bit to do its job, it requires a router carriage to suspend it above the workpiece, … and spacers, secure the assembly to the workbench Spacer NOTE: The length of the router carriage is twice the width of the workpiece plus 6" Hardwood rails !/4" acrylic base Screws …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 228
December 2016
Router Table Setup Secrets
… like to cut dadoes and grooves on small parts at the router table rather than the table saw because router bits leave a flatter bottom than Easy Upgrade: AUXILIARY SWITCH Sometimes… switch in easy reach if needed. Simply plug the router cord into this > auxiliary switch to turn the router off and on without straining your back. { By using a …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 232
August 2017
Jointing on the Router Table
… at the router table. ALL IN THE FENCE. The trick to using the router table as an edge jointer lies in the router table’s fence. Some commercially available router table …THE BIT. Another nice feature of this edge-jointing setup is that no special router bit is required. A standard straight bit will work just fine. I chose a 1⁄2"-dia. bit with a …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 235
February 2018
Best Bits for Palm Routers
… bit sizes small is the relatively small footprint of a palm router. Using smaller bits means the router is more stable and better balanced on a workpiece. { Simple, … of bits for versatile palm routers. 12 • Woodsmith / No. 237 SHAPING KIT Routers excel at creating shaped details and profiles. So with a palm router, Written by: Phil Huber Cove …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 237
June 2018
Router Table Box Joint Jig
…necessary. SIMPLE BIT POSITIONING. With the jig assembled, next you need to set the router bit height. The tool tote has 1⁄ "-wide slots, so I used a 1⁄ " spiral 4 4 upcut bit. … shown in Photo 2. This whole unit, in turn, is positioned on the router table (with the router bit in the opening) and locked securely in place. The two expanding miter…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 240
December 2018
Drilling with a Router
… not suggesting you can use drill bits in a router. That’s a big safety issue. But you can employ your plunge router and router bits to handle drilling-type tasks. A drill press…One of the main reasons, I got a plunge base for my router is to make mortises. A plunge router and a spiral bit create precise mortises that simplify cutting and fitting …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 241
February 2019
Top Router Accessories
…do these things accurately, you need some means of guiding the router. SELF-CLAMPING. If you’re working at a router table, you already have a fence at your disposal. But …a perfect cut. There’s no need to account for the offset of the router base. TRAMMEL Guiding your router in a straight path is pretty simple. But guiding it in a perfect circle…Read More
