Recent Posts Tagged With 'router'

• 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...

• Factors to Consider when Comparing Power Tools

  Posted on Sunday July 19th, 2009 at 22:28 in tools, power tools, router, planer, cordless drill, drill press, table saw, circular saw, miter saw, jointer, cordless circular saw, router reviews

  With the market being saturated with various brands of power tools, it can be a really tough decision to choose the right ones. Here are some basic areas of comparison that you need to take into consideration. They will also help you get the best dea...

• Review of the Ridgid R2900 Fixed Base & Plunge Router Kit

  Posted on Wednesday May 13th, 2009 at 11:00 in tools, router, tool reviews, router reviews

  The Bottom Line The Ridgid R2900 Fixed Base and Plunge Router Kit has some innovative touches that aren't typically found in other router kits. It is very solidly built, using Magnesium construction, and is comfortable to operate. There are also som...

• Choosing the Right Router for the Job

  Posted on Saturday February 14th, 2009 at 22:17 in tools, router, add new tag, router tips

  There are many types, horsepower, and designs of routers to choose from, and many different uses. Charles Neil helps you sort them out so you get the right router for your woodworking needs. I think you will find this video helpful in choosing the ri...

• Ridgid R2900 Fixed Base & Plunge Router Kit Review

  Posted on Friday November 21st, 2008 at 17:17 in tools, router, ridgid router

  The Bottom Line The Ridgid R2900 Fixed Base and Plunge Router Kit has some innovative touches that aren’t typically found in other router kits. It is very solidly built, using Magnesium construction, and is comfortable to operate.There are also...

• Making Identical Parts with a Router

  Posted on Friday October 10th, 2008 at 10:18 in techniques, router, router tips

  One of the simplest ways to duplicate curved parts is to use a template and a flush trim bit. It’s quicker and more accurate than roughing out the shape on a band saw and sanding up to a layout line — especially when you’re making multi...

• Use Your Router Table as a Jointer

  Posted on Thursday October 9th, 2008 at 18:04 in techniques, router

  With just a strip of plastic laminate, you can convert a router table into an edge jointer. My experience has been that the “router-jointer” puts a very good straight edge on a workpiece. This simple conversion will save the user a sub...

• Jointer Alternative

  Posted on Wednesday September 17th, 2008 at 13:04 in techniques, Woodworking Tips, router, jointer

  Can’t afford a jointer yet? Here’s one great alternative.   Jointer Alternative Jointer Alternative If you buy lumber pre-planed to thickness, your craving for a jointer probably pops up only when it comes time to edge joint boards. Here...

• 7 Trim Router Tips

  Posted on Sunday September 14th, 2008 at 12:38 in techniques, Woodworking Tips, router, router tips

  7 Trim Router Tips Multiple bases make this compact router extremely versatile. by Randy Johnson   Laminate trim routers are amazing little machines. Their light weight and compact size make them exceptionally easy to use. Although they are design...