Routers & Router Tables

by Editors of Fine Woodworking

Overview

Elevate your woodworking skills with Routers & Router Tables, a comprehensive guide that dives deep into the world of routers and router tables—the essential tools for every woodworking enthusiast.

Renowned as the most versatile power tool in any workshop, routers are capable of shaping profiles, creating duplicate copies, flush-trimming edges, and cutting virtually every joint needed to build exquisite cabinets and furniture.

Transform your woodworking with the essential guide to routers and router tables, ensuring that you’re equipped to accomplish your best work yet. Routers & Router Tables is your roadmap to mastering these powerful tools.

Key Features:

• Expert Insights: This all-new collection features 20 meticulously curated articles from America’s premier woodworking magazine, Fine Woodworking, providing the latest information on routers and router tables, bits, jigs, and techniques.

• Precision and Versatility: Discover how to enhance your woodworking projects with precision and ease. Learn the ins and outs of router joinery, and explore tips and tricks that will elevate your craftsmanship to new heights.

• Practical Techniques: Whether you’re looking to save space, improve versatility, or achieve unparalleled accuracy, this guide offers the smartest strategies for utilizing routers and router tables effectively in your shop.

• All-Inclusive Resource: This book serves as an invaluable reference, making it suitable for woodworkers of all skill levels. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced craftsman, you’ll find the information you need to tackle any project confidently.

• Inspiration and Creativity: With insights from top woodworking professionals, you’ll be inspired to explore new techniques and projects, expanding your creative possibilities in the shop.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781600857591
Publisher:	Taunton Press, Incorporated
Publication date:	10/30/2012
Series:	New Best of Fine Woodworking
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

FINE WOODWORKING magazine, located in Newtown, Connecticut, has been publishing the best woodworking information for small-shop woodworkers since 1975 to help them gain essential knowledge and build lifelong skills. More articles, videos, and interactive features can be found at www.finewoodworking.com

Table of Contents

Introduction
Part 1: ROUTERS AND ROUTER BITS
How Many Routers Does Your Shop Need?
Heavy-Duty Plunge Routers
Tool Test: Trim Routers
Routers for Router Tables
Ten Essential Router Bits

Part 2: ROUTER TABLES
Router Tables
A Versatile Router Table
Space-Saving Router Table
Rock-Solid Router Table
The Ultimate Router Table
Router-Table Basics
Get the Most from Your Router Table

Part 3: ROUTER TECHNIQUES
Fundamentals: Handheld routing
5 Essential Jigs for the Router Table
Five Smart Router Jigs
Templates Guide the Way
A Guide to Guide Bushings
Climb-Cutting: Don't Believe the Naysayers
Cope-and-Stick Tricks
Taper Your Sliding Dovetails for Easier Assembly