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Readers' Tips
…decided to solve that problem by building a “multitasking” fence with built-in storage for my router table. As you can see above, I used a wide base at the rear of …Box 37103, Boone, IA 50037-2103. Pull-Out Router Bit Tray A lot of router bit storage solutions involve building drawers. As I was reorganizing my router bits, it occurred to me that I …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 94
July 2007
Readers' Tips
…the tray out. Robert Brosbe Lancaster, Pennsylvania 4 ShopNotes No. 95 Conduit Compass & Router Trammel While in the process of building a round table, I found a quick, inexpensive way to make a beam compass and router trammel using 1⁄2"-dia. electrical conduit. You can see these in the photos…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 95
September 2007
A Quick and Sturdy Drawer Joint
…drawers for a project fast, one option I turn to is the router table. Using a single drawer joint bit at the router table allows you to make a strong, interlocking joint, as in…Back. For a perfect fit, use a drawer side as a gauge to set the position of the router table fence. Hold the backer board tight to the workpiece while pressing lightly …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 96
November 2007
Choosing & Using Bit & Blade Cleaners
…a simple cleaning. There are all kinds of products available for cleaning saw blades and router bits, from commercial versions to a few home brews you may have heard about. But …and printing. Safeguard the Bearing. There’s just one more thing before you clean any router bits. The cleaning fluid can seep into a bearing and break down the lubricant. If…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 96
November 2007
Readers' Tips
…!/4 C 1!/2"-DIA. L the hardboard runners are glued HOLE into grooves. A bolt, washer, and NOTE: ROUTER BASE knob are used to tighten down AND FENCES MADE C FROM !/2" PLYWOOD the fences. The three counterL #/8"-WIDE bored holes allow the fences to SLOT ROUTER BASE be adjusted to fit a wide range of (6" x 16" - !/2" Ply.) workpiece widths. A …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 98
March 2008
New Leigh Dovetail Jig
…G HTE R LO OS E R 8 10 .437 LO OS E R 6 { E-Bush. By rotating the E-Bush on the router, you can “tweak” the fit of box joints, sliding dovetails, and even half-blind dovetails. …latest innovation with the package. And that’s the new E-Bush. Unlike a standard router bushing that’s symmetrical, the E-Bush is actually a bit elliptical in shape, hence …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 98
March 2008
Readers' Tips
…cuts easily and accurately. The jig consists of a plywood base that fits over a router table top. My sled has a runner on the 1!/4 #/8" x 6#/8" SLOT MDF FACE ATTACHED WITH… cuts with a utility knife. Donald Stanley Yakima, Washington PVC Bit Storage Safely storing router bits has always been a challenge. The rack you see here is a simple solution. I…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 99
May 2008
Taming Tearout
…Tearout Adding a decorative profile to a project is probably the main reason most woodworkers buy a router and set of bits. And while profile bits come in a dizzying array of … the bits seemed to run noticeably quieter than other profile bits in both the router table and during hand-held use. Besides reducing tearout, the Quadra-Cut design didn’t …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 99
May 2008
Readers' Tips
… - 1!/2" Ply.) UPPER CLEAT END VIEW CONTINUOUS HINGE LOWER CLEAT SIDE FENCE ROUTER TABLE WING LOWER CLEAT (1!/2" x 3!/8" - 36") EYE-SCREW 1" x 36" CONTINUOUS HINGE BACK (24"…- #/4" Ply.) RIGHT WING (23" x 23" - #/4" Ply.) END VIEW 1"-DIA. x #/8"-DEEP COUNTERBORE ROUTER TABLE LEFT WING TOP VIEW BACK 1!/8 1&/8 !/4 WING !/4"-20 THREADED …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 106
July 2009
Rockler Box Joint Jig
…sled supports workpiece Index key matches size of box joint Jig attaches to router table with easy-to-adjust hardware 1⁄ 2" 3⁄ 8" Index keys 1⁄ 4" 8 Base provides solid support for…sources, turn to page 51. Installing the Jig. Installing the jig on your router table is quick and easy. The mounting hardware consists of a pair of expandable…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 106
July 2009
Shop Short Cuts
…EXTENSION TO SUPPORT RAILS 22 ShopNotes No. 106 Perfect-Fitting Router Plate I used a foolproof method to make the router insert opening for the table saw project center on page 24… above. Starter Holes. A hole saw, sized to match the corner radius of your router plate, makes quick work of drilling four starter holes, as shown in Figures 1 …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 106
July 2009
Reader Tips
… LAYERS OF !/4" PEGBOARD WITH HOLES OFFSET 1!/8 BASE BASE 6 ShopNotes No. 110 Router Bit Holder My router bits used to be stored loose in a drawer. But they often rolled around… grid diffusers for drop-ceiling light fixtures. The 5⁄8" squares will hold a lot of router bits To hold the grid, a small, portable box with a rabbeted frame is all …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 110
March 2010
The Super FMT Jig
… Super FMT Jig Making tight-fitting mortise and tenon joints with your plunge router is quick and easy with this next-generation jig. About a decade ago, Leigh …com Guides are available for a variety of joint sizes Sub-base accommodates most plunge routers Fence ensures a square setup Workpiece mounts to clamp plate Accessories help with setup …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 110
March 2010
Routing Perfect Profiles
…profile on the next page. Router Table. For the best results, I use a router table and fence to rout bullnose profiles. The reason a router table works better is shown in…BIT 3/4"-THICK STOCK 3/8" b. { Partial-Radius. Use a rule to set the bit height, adjusting the router bit so only a portion of the cutter is being used. Routing a Bullnose: …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 111
May 2010
Mortising Jig
… x 14"H ADJUSTABLE TABLE RIDES ALONG RUNNERS TO ACCURATELY POSITION ROUTER (AND BIT) OVER THE WORKPIECE ADJUSTABLE STOPS LIMIT TRAVEL OF ROUTER TO ESTABLISH LENGTH OF MORTISE WIDE PORT…: WIDTH OF MORTISE IS DETERMINED BY DIAMETER OF ROUTER BIT USED WIDE GROOVE IN TABLE GUIDES ROUTER DURING USE HARDBOARD RUNNERS GUIDE ADJUSTABLE TABLE DURING SETUP…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 112
July 2010
Bit Storage Solutions
ROUTER Workshop 5 Storage router bit Getting the most out of your router means having a wide assortment of bits to work with. But as your router bit collection grows… through. The bit holder above worked great for the 1⁄4"-dia. shank router bits I started out with. While working in the kitchen, I came up (!/2" x !/2" - 7!/2") (4!/2" x 7!/2"- !/8" …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 113
September 2010
Readers' Tips
…’ll also receive the Bosch Impactor shown on the right. ShopNotes.com 5 Transparent Router Base I do a lot of routing using templates and bushings. But, quite often the… for a safe, clean cut. Instead, I figured out a way to make a larger base for my router that accepts a Porter-Cable-style bushing. The process starts by cutting a square blank …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 114
November 2010
Dust-Free Routing
… worst of all, the airborne dust poses a health hazard. And too many routers have inadequate or nonexistent dust collection. Fortunately, there are aftermarket attachments that can…addition to dust collection, the wide base is well-suited for guiding your router along a straightedge. A handle integrated into the base improves control. Sub-Base. The…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 119
September 2011
Tips for your Shop
… of my stationary tools as small as possible. So I built a modest-size router table that handles most of my needs. But when it comes to …below. It starts with a pair of hardwood extensions rails mounted to the existing router table. I installed a EXTENSION RAIL a. AUXILIARY TOP FRONT VIEW EXTENSION RAIL 3!/2 #/4 1!/2 1#/4 TABLE LEG piece…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 120
November 2011
Hybrid Dovetails
…look in less time. To get strong, gap-free joints, I let my router do half the work. A router will cut consistent dovetails with crisp, clean edges every time. The dovetails… used a backer board with a tall fence to support the workpiece. This fence rides against the router fence. Make a Gauge. Now for the creative part. To determine the final look …Read More
