Showing 1 through 20 out of 177 articles containing "router"
Router Table
… three features were essential. First, I wanted an insert plate to hold the router. This way the router can be lifted out of the top to change bits, or removed… fence has a T-slot for attaching various accessories, and sliding faces allow for different sized router bits. A A channel can be routed to accept your miter gauge. This is particularly…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 1
January 1992
Elu Plunge Router
…router is loaded with special features. If you were to pay almost $300 for a router, you'd expect something special. With the Elu variable speed, electronic plunge router, you get it. Plunge routers…bit safely above the workpiece until you turn the router off. That's the beauty of using the Elu plunge router — you feel in control. MOTOR One of …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 1
January 1992
Router Trammel
…WING NUT
TOP PIECE DETAIL
CUT TO FIT TOP YOUR -
PIECE ROUTER
■JV.lLl
.'^©"DIA.
HOLE
■M
•*/(*- slot
£-■■„-
BOTTOM PIECE DETAIL
BOTTOM
-----©LUE TOP…to mount the trammel base to your router. To do this, use the base on your router to
4 i\'
ShopNotes Issue 3
May 1992
Router Jointer
…, the workpiece is stationary and the cutter (a router bit) moves across the edge. There are two basic parts to tliis router jointer: a platform, ami a sliding carriage. THE PLATFORH I … W-deep, and rout the groove, see Fig. 8. Using the Router Jointer There are two steps to using the router jointer after you've clamped it to your bench. First…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 8
March 1993
Router Tune-Up
… just taken the time to tune up my router. THE COLLET The majority of router problems you'll encounter have to do … that can cause the router to "drag" as it slides over a workpiecc. To keep the router sliding smoothly, I sand the …there are two other parts of i your router that may need some attention. If your router has seen a lot of service, …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 9
May 1993
Router Bit Storage Cabinet
… It features a unique bit holding system and a handy pull-out drawer. With the price of router bits these days, it just makes sense to invest the time to protect them. This… I found at a local hardware store. Since the nylon doesn't swell up like wood does, your router bits will always slip in and out easily. TWO SIZES. Although the layout for the…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 13
January 1994
Router Table Tips
… serves as a simple handle. Fence Micro-Adjuster LOCK NUT ADJUSTMENT BLOCK ROUTER TABLE FENCE HEX NUT ROUTER TABLE FENCE LOCK NUT WASHER THREADED INSERT THREADED ROD WASHER…THICK MASONITE FLUSH TRIM BIT WORKPIECE Spring-Loaded Hold-Down I often use the router table for cutting joints (such as rabbets and dadoes). One of the …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 20
March 1995
Plunge Routers
… you select the one that’s best for you. I How We Selected the Routers Each router we tested has: • Variable Speed Control • a 1/2" Collet • a 3-31/2 HP Motor • costs between $210… either the motor housing or power cord. So they’re a bit Router Accessories Plunge Router Tool Price Edge Guide Adjustment Knob { A height adjustment knob, an insert …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 30
November 1996
Router Tenoning Jig
… But this time, I routed the slot using two different size straight bits in the router table. Safety Note: To 3 avoid working with a small piece, I routed the slot in …Tenoning Jig is a sliding fence system that guides the router as you make a cut. PLATFORM. To support the base of the router, it rides on a hardboard platform (I), see Fig. 4. This…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 40
July 1998
Router Table Extension
… metal wing on the saw. ROUTER TABLE. To take advantage of the large worksurface, the extension table doubles as a router table. The router is mounted to an insert plate …to the electrical hook-up for the router table, there are a couple of options. ROUTER SWITCH. The simplest approach is to plug the router into the nearest electrical outlet. Then …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 50
March 2000
Top Five Router Jigs
…router. The router rides on a platform with guide strips screwed to the top. (See drawing below.) As the router slides back and forth, the strips keep the router… THIRD: ROUT MORTISE IN MULTIPLE PASSES b. ROUTER BASE STARTING POSITION MORTISE A B B WORKPIECE ROUTER PLATFORM A TOP VIEW ROUTER BASE ENDING POSITION MORTISE TO …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 56
March 2001
Pin Router
… attached to the router platform with glue and screws. NOTE: USE EXISTING 16" ROUTER BASE TO LAY OUT LOCATION OF ROUTER b. 4 FIGURE 20" E ROUTER PLATFORM 7" WASTE C L 1!/2" WASTE 9" 4"… and turn the router SECOND: TURN ROUTER ON AND LOCATE GUIDE PIN BY LOWERING ROUTER TO BASE 6 FIRST: INSTALL STRAIGHT BIT IN ROUTER AND ADJUST FOR DEPTH…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 57
May 2001
5-in-1 Router Base Plate System
… this. You’ll need to pay attention to the orientation of the router. The router should be mounted to the base plate so that the handles are parallel …see what you’re doing a little better. But when you’re using the router in the router table, it’s safer to have a & A C C E S S O R I E S 2 (1!/2" x 24") #/8"-DIA. HOLE NOTE: ALL FENCE LAYERS …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 61
January 2002
Router Storage System
… The carousel provides plenty of storage for router bits. But it won’t hold your other router accessories — things like wrenches, bushings, collets, and router base plates. For these items, the …I cut a slot in the bottom. This slot allows you to leave a router bit chucked up in the router when you store it in the compartment. To make the slot, …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 63
May 2002
Plunge Router Mortising Jig
…Materials A B C D E F G H I Bottom (1) Top (1) Sides (2) Router Plate (1) Router Plate Guide Strip (1) Stops (2) Fixed Plate (1) Sliding Plate (1)…FIGURE 16" 17" CENTER OPENING ON WIDTH OF ROUTER PLATE SIZE RECESS TO FIT ROUTER BASE (#/4" PLYWOOD) D ROUTER PLATE 5" 1" a. C L PLUNGE ROUTER !/8" x 1" GROOVE FOR GUIDE STRIP b. 4!/4" 1!/4" DIA.…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 64
July 2002
6-Step Router Plate Installation
…6, you’ll see how to do this by using the existing base of your router. Router Plate Step 1 To locate the guide strips, use the insert plate as a template. …MACHINE SCREWS Fh MACHINE SCREW ROUTER BASE TOP OF MOUNTING PLATE CARPET TAPE NOTE: USE ROUTER BASE TO LOCATE MOUNTING HOLES, SEE DETAIL NOTE: CENTER ROUTER BASE ON MOUNTING PLATE No…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 66
November 2002
10 "Must Have" Router Bits
…a bearing on the end so they can be used in a hand-held router. But by mounting them in a router table and using the fence as a bearing surface, you can round over … for routing slots for splines or panels. With a little ingenuity, you can even use a router and slot-cutting bit as a substitute for a biscuit joiner. Slot-cutting bits are available …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 67
January 2003
Router Table Fence & Accessories
…I G S & A C C E S S O R I E S Sliding Faces ———————————————————————————————— 5 OVERVIEW b. a. The key to this router table fence is the pair …C C E S S O R I E S 3. Featherboard ——————————————————————————————— 1 a. A featherboard is an important accessory for holding a workpiece firmly against the router table (see photo above). Plus, it …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 69
May 2003
Trim Routers
…router shares features similar to a full-size router. But unlike a typical router that weighs in at 8 lbs. or so, a trim router tops out at about half that. And since a trim router… Height adjustment thumbscrew Base Collet Collet nut Router bit { Bit Changes. Like some full-size routers, trim routers that use a single wrench with a spindle lock …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 70
July 2003
Stow-Away Router Table
… allows you to install (or remove) the router in seconds. Unlike most router tables, you won’t be wasting a lot of time getting your router in place or removing it once you’… place. Making a Recess for the Router The toggle clamps do a great job of holding the router against the table. But they won’t keep the router from moving from side to side. A…Read More
