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Routing Profiles
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ShopNotes Issue 19
January 1995
Building Raised Panel Doors
…convert my own shop into a production workshop. SPECIALTY BITS. To do this, I bought three router bits that are specially designed for making raised panel doors. A pair of stile … of their large size, the safest operating speed for the router is 12,000 rpms or less. This requires a router with variable speed control. Also, since these bits all have …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 35
September 1997
Mounting Plates
… the right mounting plate can make a big difference in the performance of your router table. ttaching a router to a separate mounting plate and then inserting that plate into an opening … exception comes in. The high point (crown) is next to the router bit. So even if your router table isn’t perfectly flat, you’ll still get consistent results. …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 45
May 1999
Two-Handled Push Block
… photos below.) A STILE A RAIL RAIL STILE Fitted Joint When using a matched set of router bits, the stile bit creates a decorative profile and a groove in the edge of…its two separate grips, this handle provides a comfortable way to push a workpiece past the router bit from either end of the push block. The handle (E) is made from 3/ " 4 …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 55
January 2001
Table Saw Workstation
…workstation. It turns your portable table saw and router into hard-working “stationary” tools. mounting a hand-held router. Combined with an easy-tobuild fence, you …extension slides (photo above). 20 ShopNotes No. 66 F E A T U R E ROUTER TABLE FENCE P R O J E C T TOP OF OUTFEED CABINET DOUBLES AS ROUTER TABLE THAT CAN BE ROTATED EASILY TO …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 66
November 2002
Tool Chest
…that Porter-Cable was coming out with a “new” version of the 690 router. But when I finally saw the new router, I realized that I was worried about nothing. Fortunately, the folks at Porter-…new motor has a soft-start feature. When you turn the router on, it gradually revs up to full speed — so the router doesn’t feel like it wants to jump out of …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 68
March 2003
Get a Grip on Collets
… of Collet Collet Nut Locks Collet in Arbor Router Arbor Accepts Collet and Bit get a grip on Often overlooked, this router component plays an important role. One of … 1 4" or 1 2" diameters to match the shank of the bit. Some manufacturers will ship routers / with both sizes or with a 1 2" collet / and include a 1 4" reducer. Both sizes get the …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 81
May 2005
Routing Dadoes & Grooves
… the workpiece is long and awkward. That’s when I reach for my router. There are several reasons why using a router makes sense for dadoes (or grooves). One benefit is that a straight… first two things have to do with setting up your router. For example, I’ve found that the bases of some routers aren’t perfectly centered on the bit. This slight …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 86
March 2006
Open Floating Tenons
… open floating Tenon Joinery Mortise and tenon made easy. All it takes is one router table setup. When I’m building large frame and panel assemblies or doors, I turn to traditional… here is having to reach under the table to adjust the height of the router. This is timeconsuming, and can sometimes lead to a “stepped” mortise where the sides aren’t…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 88
July 2006
Table Saw Workcenter
…IN TOP ALLOWS USE OF SPLITTER AND BLADE GUARD TOP FITTED WITH ROUTER INSERT PLATE MITER TRACK IN ROUTER TABLE TOP PLASTIC T-MOLDING PROVIDES SOFT, CHIP-PROOF EDGE EXTRA …along the inside edge of the channel. 6. Mount the Router. Finally, you can mount the router to the insert using the router base plate as a template to locate the screw holes.…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 89
September 2006
3-in-1 Multi-Tool
…easier, and safer, to bring the workpiece to the router. So I gave my palm router an upgrade and built the multitool you see … 51 Materials & Hardware CASE A Base (1) B Sides (2) C Case Back (1) D Top (1) E Back (1) F Router Plate (1) G Filler Plate (1) WORKPIECE SUPPORTS H Cleats (2) I Tops (2) J Sides (2) K Supports (2) L Pinch Blocks (2) 14 x 12…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 90
November 2006
Great Results with Profile Bits
…Profile Bits Adding a decorative edge to a project with a handheld router is a breeze if you follow a few simple rules. I use my router on just about every project I build. More often …. The illustrations above show you what I mean. For an outside edge, move the router in a counter-clockwise direction. If you’re routing the profile on the inside of …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 91
January 2007
Plywood Edging Bits
… they come with bearings for handheld routing. But I like to use them with a router table and fence for a more controlled cut. I also found it’s neccessary to begin … look. Adding a Bullnose Adding a bullnose profile to 3⁄4"-thick material can be done in a single router pass with the Burgess Edge Adjustable Bullnose bit shown at left. The large …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 92
March 2007
Secrets to Perfect Pieces
… to the template. and try routing from the opposite direction (backrouting). Hand-Held Router. The router table works best for small and mid-sized workpieces. But when the parts are large, I switch to a hand-held router. I find that it’s easier to control a router than trying to wrestle with a large workpiece on the router table, as you can see in …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 95
September 2007
Choosing & Using Guide Bushings
…accessories make it easy to add precision and control to many router bits. Part of what makes a router such a useful tool is that with a small assortment of bits…, you’ll need to account for this difference. For example, using a 5⁄8" O.D. bushing 1 ROUTER BASEPLATE TEMPLATE GUIDE BUSHING OFFSET DIAMETER OF BIT OUTSIDE DIAMETER OF BUSHING OFFSET = …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 104
March 2009
Routing Slots
…second step of the layout, you’ll need to make some marks on the router table fence. The router fence shown here has adjustable faces that can be closed together. This …the edge of the workpiece that will ride against the router table fence. { Mark The Fence. Use a block to mark the router table fence to show the position of the bit. 8 …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 108
November 2009
Routing Shelf Pin Holes
… to my drill bit, I’m always afraid 1⁄ "-dia. hole 4 Template. To position the router and bit, the template is designed with evenly spaced slots. . 113⁄16" Template (5" x … JIG #/8 #/4" PLYWOOD Guide bushing SECTION VIEW { Stopped Holes. Set your plunge router to drill holes to half the thickness of the workpiece. 1⁄ "-dia. 4 straight …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 109
January 2010
Routing Small Parts
… fence, it can handle just about any size workpiece. However, one place where most router tables have trouble is routing small workpieces. up on routing small parts. Making … surface for the workpiece to ride along without catching. Auxiliary Fence. I start with the router table fence. If your fence has adjustable faces, the simplest solution is to …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 110
March 2010
Making Crown Molding
… cove molding, like the one shown in the inset photo above. Router Table. Making this large profile at the router table is a little different than routing other traditional profiles.… speed not only provides a safer cut, it also reduces the chance of the router bit burning the workpiece. Classic Cove. Another option for routing crown molding is a…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 112
July 2010
Making Raised Panel Doors
…Set. As a matter of fact, you can use the same set of rail and stile router bits you would normally use for a conventional, rectangular raised panel door. The set of bits…’ll need to leave the template on the top rail. It provides a surface for the router bearing to ride against when routing the frame profile. Routing the Profile. After switching to…Read More
