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Accurately Routing Large Circles

August 24, 2010 By Jerry Seabaugh & filed under Portable Power Tools, Router, Skill Building.

The problem – a poorly framed hole. I’m sure most of us have seen or used a router mounted on a pivoting board or arm to cut circles. This past spring I was handed a difficult assignment. Some one needed to mount five, 20″ diameter Tiffany glass circles in the walls of a new restaurant.…

Homemade Router Table with Shop-Made Router Base Plates

June 25, 2010 By Seth Keller & filed under Jigs and Fixtures, Skill Building.

MAKE YOUR ROUTER A MORE FLEXIBLE TOOL WITH THESE SHOP-MADE BASE-PLATES. Everyone knows that the router is an incredibly versatile tool. A huge variety of router bits, aftermarket jigs, fences and guides for sale at home renovation and specialty woodworking stores make the possibilities for the router seem endless. The easiest way to broaden the…

Template Routed Dadoes

June 2, 2010 By Bruce Kieffer & filed under Joinery, Skill Building.

One of the very first things I learned as a woodworker was to cut dadoes using a router and template. I’ve come to really appreciate the precision of the results, even though the setup and execution are more time consuming than other dado cutting methods. Template routed dadoes are clean, flat bottomed, tear out free,…

Easy Identification of Router Wrenches

June 10, 2009 By Reader Submitted & filed under Blog, Member Tips, Shop Tips, Skill Building.

I have a problem which, admittedly, is a good problem to have. After a few years of woodworking (and thoughtful gifts from family and friends), I’ve got more than one router. The problem comes up when I reach for wrenches. Since the routers aren’t all the same brand, the wrenches aren’t interchangeable. Seems like I…

Never Again Lose Router Wrenches

June 2, 2009 By Reader Submitted & filed under Blog, Member Tips, Shop Tips, Skill Building.

Even with dust collection on my router table, it seemed I always had the same problem. I’d open the doors on the cabinet below the table and find a mountain of sawdust. The biggest problem was that somewhere below that sawdust were my router wrenches, collet, and other tools I needed for the router table.…

Through Tenons Made Easy

June 1, 2009 By David Munkittrick & filed under Joinery, Skill Building.

A Tricky Joint Simplified. Exposed joinery is the perfect blend of form and function. A well-executed joint is not only beautiful to look at but also serves to bond furniture elements with strength and endurance.This article will focus on making a through tenon joint.The through tenon is especially useful for joining boards that are at…

Perfect Hinge Mortises on Small Boxes

April 22, 2009 By Seth Keller & filed under Hardware, Skill Building.

Patience and Accuracy Pay Off. There is nothing quite as beautiful as a small wooden jewelry box and its promise of treasures hidden inside. Poorly installed hinges that bind or catch can ruin the anticipation of opening the lid. Installing hinges to hold the lid in place can be tricky, if not downright maddening. The…

Bosch Multi-X Battery Operated Multi-Tool

November 11, 2008 By George Vondriska & filed under Buying Advice, Product Review.

A multi-tool is a pretty handy thing to have. Like the name implies, it’s capable of handling lots of different jobs. Cutting, sanding, scraping, these tools can do a lot of work for you. They’re already convenient, and Bosch has made them even more convenient by going cordless. Their new Multi-X Cutting Kit, $185, runs…

6 Router Safety Tips

October 28, 2008 By Bruce Kieffer & filed under Portable Power Tools, Portable Power Tools Safety, Router, Woodworking Safety.

Whether you’re a seasoned woodworker, or just starting out, these router safety tips will help you work safer in your shop. I’ve been a woodworker for 30 years, and trust me… I’ve made every mistake told here at least once. Fortunately, other than bruised pride and wasting some wood, I haven’t been hurt. Keep yourself…

George’s Top 5 Must-Have Stationary Woodworking Tools for Your Workshop

September 11, 2008 By George Vondriska & filed under Buying Advice, Tool Education.

I’m asked all the time, “What’s the first tool I should get?” My tongue-in-cheek answer is, “A credit card with a high limit.” But since people really do want advice on stationary tool purchases, I’ve developed “George’s Top 5 List.” It’s important to understand that this is my list of preferred tools and there will…