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Accurately Routing Large Circles

The problem - a poorly framed hole. Most of us have seen or used a router mounted on a pivoting board or arm to cut circles. This past spring, I... View Content

Do I Really Need an Impact Driver?

Impact Driver vs Drill I'm going to spoil the ending. Yes you do need an impact driver, right away. Stop reading. Go to store. Buy an impact driver. Thank me... View Content

Workaround: Cut Biscuit Grooves with a Router

So you need to cut a few biscuit grooves but don't own a biscuit (plate) joiner -- No problem, cutting the grooves with your router and a slot-cutter bit is... View Content

Router Woodworking Basics: How to Use a Router

Want to use a router, but don’t know where to start? Learn how to use a router with these router woodworking techniques and tips. Boy, I use routers a lot.... View Content

Shop Accident Statistics and Woodworking Safety

Every year, hospitals see injuries caused by woodworking tools in the emergency room. This includes professionals and hobbyists, students and homeowners. The types of injuries vary, as there are more... View Content

Custom Cut Butterfly Joints

Handmade Graduated Butterflies Are Stunning The butterflies or ‘dutchmen’ embedded in this desktop are custom sized and cut on a bandsaw. Butterflies stabilize the crack and also provide a focal... View Content

Master the Jointer: Learn How to Use a Jointer

Many woodworking projects require the ability to render a perfectly square edge on a board. There are many ways to perform this task, but nothing matches the performance, precision and... View Content

Jointing with a Router

Here's the situation: Lumberyards and hobby/hardware stores often sell lumber S2S, which means the wide surfaces are jointed and planed, but the edges are rough from the sawmill or follow... View Content

Using a Biscuit Joiner

This is the first of a two-part series on the biscuit joiner. This article provides instruction on using a biscuit joiner, along with advice on setting up your machine, choosing... View Content

Creative Designs with Router Templates

Using a Router and Template to Make Creative Designs. I would like to share some thoughts about creating repetitive designs with a router and a template. To make a template,... View Content

6 Router Safety Tips

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... View Content