Recent Posts Tagged With 'router techniques'

• Cabinet Building Basics

  Posted on Monday September 7th, 2009 at 01:09 in techniques, Woodworking Tips, Projects, power tools, router, finishing, measurement, table saw, miter joints, pocket-hole drilling, drilling & fastening, table saw techniques

  Extreme How To – Cabinet Building Basics cover the following: • Basic cabinet construction • Simple case finishes • Exposed verses concealed sides • Joining smaller units together • Beginning construction • ¼” x ¼” rabbet • Fron...

• Incra Wonder Fence

  Posted on Monday September 7th, 2009 at 00:41 in tools, router, router tips, router techniques

  Incra’s fence system is an amazing tool for your shop. This video is part one, it shows some very excellent details on how to use it, set it up and its features. The INCRA Wonder Fence is a notch above traditional, shaper-style router table fence...

• Secrets to Making Perfect Door Panels

  Posted on Tuesday June 16th, 2009 at 12:30 in techniques, door panels, router techniques

  If there is one thing that really sets apart a beautiful set of cabinets or a fine piece of furniture from work that’s just plain Jane — it’s the panels. We’ve all seen the inexpensive cabinets at the big box stores. Yuck! The door panels usu...

• Selecting the Correct Router Bit for the Job

  Posted on Sunday March 22nd, 2009 at 16:13 in techniques, router techniques

  One of the most important decisions to get a perfest cut when using a router is selecting the correct bit. The following will help you in selecting a router bit for a particular routing job. 1. Always use the largest shank bit possible for the job....

• Router Table Tips, Tricks & Techniques

  Posted on Wednesday March 4th, 2009 at 23:11 in techniques, router techniques

  When I want my router work to be precise or when doing multiple cuts with the same settings I always use a router table. It’s definitely best for routing small parts safely, not to mention, large bits that would be unsafe (or impossible) to use in ...

• How to Use Wood Routers Safely

  Posted on Monday February 9th, 2009 at 09:35 in techniques, router techniques

  While the router is one of the most useful and creative tools in our wood shop, it can also be one of the most dangerous if not used properly. A contractor friend of mine commented that it is the tool he gives the most respect because while a power s...