Two-Screw Technique

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Two-Screw Technique

John English AW145, Router Table, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workholding, Workshop Tips

As hard as I try to avoid it, every now and then I need to mill a small part on the router table. I’ve learned the hard way that you should never hold that part by hand, for three good …
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Rough out turnings at the router table

FineWoodworking Router Table, Turning, Turning - Spindle, Workshop Tips

If you bring your square blank closer to a cylinder before you start turning, it’s easier.

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Gambler’s Micro-Adjust

American Woodworker Editors AW131, Micro Fence, Router Table, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

Gambler’s Micro-Adjust Precise fence adjustments are a sure bet when I clamp this shop-made device on my router table. I simply drilled and tapped a hole to accept a 1/4″-20 machine screw through the center of a 3/4-in. by 1-in. …
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Vacuum-Hose Dust Control

American Woodworker Editors AW160, Dust, Dust Collection, Dust Collectors, Router Table, Shop Tips, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Woodworking Tips, Workshop Tips

Dust is a real problem when you can’t use a router table’s fence and its dustport. Here’s a clever way to suck up that dust using your shop vacuum’s nozzle.
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