17 Router Tips
A router can be one of the most versatile tools in your shop. We’ve brought together a few of our favorite tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your router.
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Category Archives: Tricks of the Trade
Zap the Gap
I hated the black hole that appeared when I installed corner bifold doors in my kitchen cabinets. To get rid of this annoying gap, I decided to make the main door (the one with the hinges) 3/4-in. wider, so it …
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Convenient Benchtop Protection
My workbench is beautiful and I want to keep it that way, so I cover the top with builder’s paper whenever I’m gluing or staining. But the heavy roll was hard to handle and a nuisance to store until I …
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Auxiliary Compressor Tank
My small air compressor cycled so often during use that the noise almost drove me crazy. As much as I hated to spend money, it looked like a bigger compressor would be my only option. That’s when I discovered airstorage …
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Saddle Stop Block
Here’s a no-frills, adjustable block for making stopped cuts. Cut three pieces of 3/4″ plywood sized to fit your tablesaw’s rip fence. Install a T-nut in one of the side pieces before assembly. Thread a short piece of threaded rod …
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