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Router Table Cabinet
… LOT IN A SMALL FOOTPRINT LARGE ROUTER TABLE FOLDS DOWN FOR STORAGE ROUTER TABLE IS SUPPORTED BY LOWER DOORS AND SECURED WITH DOWELS ROUTER CAN STAY IN PLACE WHEN …TO LEVELER 3#/8 LAMINATE ADDED TO FACE AFTER GLUEUP #/8 (20" x 30!/4") 1!/4 M TABLETOP 5 #/4 TABLETOP ROUTER INSERT PLATE Router Table The work you’ve done up to now has dealt …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 138
November 2014
Box Joints: Router Table
… cut in a single pass with a router bit.) But if the stock is less than Vi\ I use the router table. PERFECT joint. The advantage of using a router table is that a straight …Cuts: A stop block and a straightedge clamped to the router table guide the jig to ensure precision cuts. Step 1: Fence. Position router table fence so the gap between the bit …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 22
July 1995
Benchtop Router Table
… shop has room for a large, stationary router table. That’s the reason I like this benchtop router table. Instead of taking up valuable floor space, the router table simply clamps to a bench, see…of the fence houses the sliding faces. To support the weight of the router table and the router, the body needs to be sturdy and strong. So it’s made up…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 45
May 1999
Router Table Tips
… T I P S F R O M O U R S H O P Router Table Jointer n With just a strip of plastic laminate, you can convert a router table into an edge jointer, see photo at right. In fact, a “router-jointer” puts a surprisingly straight edge on a workpiece. To turn a router…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 50
March 2000
Router Dado Jig
… to get the best results with the jig. Setting the Router - First of all, make sure you use the same router and bit that you used when the jig was built. The…'s a good idea to always keep the same edge of the router against the fence rails while routing. The bits in some routers aren't perfectly centered in the base. A slight variation can affect…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 76
July 2004
Quick & Easy Router Table
…drawing and arm detail below. 2 FIGURE a. b. www.ShopNotes.com 21 3 FIGURE a. { Router Fence. Grooves in the router table allow you to easily position the fence and lock … router. But you can make router access even easier with a mounting plate. This is especially handy for bit changes and removing the router for hand-held use. The router…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 85
January 2006
No-Fuss Drawers on the Router Table
…is that you can cut it entirely on the router table — using only a 1 "-dia. straight bit. / 4 Preparation. Before heading over to the router table, it’s a good idea to cut all the …the left drawing. Here, I use one of the front or back pieces to position the router fence. The outside face of the front should align with the outside cutting edge …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 85
January 2006
Router Bit Storage System
…this cabinet a different spin. One benefit of starting a new project is my collection of router bits often grows. But my everincreasing number of bits was leading to an ever…holes in the holders, I built the jig you see in Figure 4. And, since I have router bits with both 1/ " and 4 1 " shanks, I made plenty of /2 holders for both sizes. Having a …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 86
March 2006
Router Sled
…Table Sled Packed with features, this sled makes it easy to rout perfect-fitting joints. A router table is a great tool for producing tight, crisp joints; whether it’s grooves, tenons, …by a bar that fits in the miter gauge slot of the router table. To prevent the platform from contacting a router bit, I positioned the edge of the MITER BAR RIDES …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 87
May 2006
Router Table Edge Jointing
…joints and betterlooking projects. { Set Up the Fence. Clamp the auxiliary fence to the router table fence. Then place a combination square against the “outfeed” side. Adjust the fence …helps prevent vibration and deflection. The Setup. With the bit in your router, you can set up the router table for jointing. This is really very simple. Start by …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 87
May 2006
5-Step Router Tune-Up
… guessing you can relate to the value of a well-tuned router. The emphasis here is on welltuned, because when the router you depend on isn’t working right, things can get frustrating real fast. That’s why I make it a point to periodically give my router a quick “once over.” This simple five-step tune-up only takes a few minutes …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 88
July 2006
Palm Router Fluting Jig
… & fixtures This jig turns your palm router into a versatile tool for adding decorative flutes to your projects. palm router Fluting Jig Fluted legs or trim pieces can …with a 1⁄4"-dia. straight bit finished the slots (Figure 1). Now you can use your router’s baseplate as a template to mark the mounting hole locations. Then, drill and countersink…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 89
September 2006
Using a Plunge Router
… post and socket FRONT SIDE Guide edge on base ROUTER FEATURES 8 ShopNotes No. 90 Spring Action. On a plunge router, the motor and base are a single unit. A pair of …guess where the bit { Position the Router. Lower the bit to the surface to position the router for the plunge. will enter. So with the router turned off, I release the …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 90
November 2006
Top 10 Hand-Held Router Accessories
… you can dramatically add capability to an ordinary fixed-base router is to upgrade the base. Many router models are designed to fit optional D-handle and plunge-style bases. D-…’t damage a bit in case of accidental contact. Get More From Your Router. As you can see, a router isn’t just for cutting profiles. There’s a lot of woodworking potential …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 93
May 2007
Tuning Up Your Router Table
… Follow these tips to maximize the potential of this shop workhorse. Tabletop My first router table was nothing more than a plywood table attached to a stand made from “two-by”… flat and rigid. 8 ShopNotes No. 97 Router Insert Plate Another area to look at is how the router is mounted. The router on my first router table was simply screwed to the…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 97
January 2008
Routing Grooves on the Router Table
ROUTER Workshop Wide Boards. A featherboard on top prevents a wide board from riding over the bit. secrets … sized accurately and the edges should be crisp and square. Many times, I turn to the router table to get the job done. The main reason is even an ordinary straight bit…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 98
March 2008
Rabbeting on the Router Table
…back or glass door panels, or to assemble a drawer or case. I often turn to the router table to get the job done because it creates a clean, flat-bottom rabbet every …rabbet is going to be visible. When you think about it, routing a rabbet on the router table Rabbeting bit has more mass to reduce vibration Interchangeable bearings allow for varying …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 100
July 2008
Router Bit Setup
…setup for roundover bits. One of the main jobs I call on my router to do is create a profile on < Router Table. Use a metal ruler to set the bit height (left) and …to save time when setting the bit height in your router table. In the Router Table. There’s one other trick I use at the router table when I’m working with profile bits. Even though the…Read More
