Routers

Getting the most out of your router table and router is a key to success for your woodworking projects. Learn all the tips and techniques for choosing, using, and maintaining your router and router bits.

Great Router Table Upgrades

We tested more than 50 router-table accessories—here's the best of the bunch.

Getting started with a router

For versatility, you can't beat a router. Decorative edging, joinery, trimming, and much more fall within the router's capability.

3 steps to routing large circles

With just a router, a straight bit, and a router trammel, you easily can form large, perfectly circular parts such as this project's tabletop.

Climb-cutting Explained

What exactly is climb-cutting, and how can I determine when to use it?

Undersized Plywood Woes

Can anyone direct me to dealers who supply true ¹⁄₄ " plywood?

How do I free a router stuck in its base?

After finishing a job, I could no longer remove the router from its plunge base. I assume it’s clogged with fine MDF powder. What should I do to get the router free?

Why do I have to loosen my router collet twice?

When I loosen my router’s collet nut, the collet won’t release the bit. I have to turn the nut by hand almost two full turns, and then the nut tightens again.

Divide rail and stile cuts for easier joints

I’ve seen two router-bit options for making rail-and-stile joints: matching bit sets and a single combination bit. It seems to me that the matching sets are the better way to go. Any thoughts?