The Router Book: A Complete Guide to the Machine and its Accessories
Pat Warner
Router maven Pat Warner tells all, sorts through the wide variety of routers on the market, and offers sound and practical advice on choosing and using this most versatile of portable power tools. A Fine Woodworking book. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION TO ROUTING Applications Types of Routing Chapter 2: CUTTER PATHWAY CONTROL Bearing-Guided Cutters Collar Guides Edge Guides The Subbase Tool Shank The Circle Cutter Other Guide Options Chapter 3: FIXED-BASE ROUTERS Router Basics Leading Fixed-Base Routers Department Store Routers Best Fixed-Base Applications Chapter 4: PLUNGE ROUTERS Basic Anatomy Power as an Asset Adding Stability Helpful Features Best Uses for Plunge Routers Porter-Cable 7529 DeWalt 625 Chapter 5: LAMINATE TRIM ROUTERS Guide Systems Other Features and Applications Bosch 1608 Chapter 6: ROUTER TABLES Router Table Basics The Fence Protection from the Cutter Depth of Cut Strategies Climb Cutting The Miter Gauge Router Table Safety Chapter 7: ROUTER BITS Evaluating Performance Cutter Life Materials Shank Diameter Cutter Types Sharpening Chapter 8: ROUTER ACCESSORIES Guides and Bases Router Table Accessories Chip Collection Chapter 9: SIMPLE SHOPMADE JIGS Right-Angle Templates Slot Makers Shopmade Mortiser Tenon Maker End-Lap Template Adjustable Tenon Maker Circle Maker Router Horse Pin-Routing Jig 45-Degree Bevel Chapter 10: ROUTER SAFETY Hand-Router Safety Router Table Safety Climb Cutting Stock Preparation Cutter Surprises and Risks Health Concerns Chapter 11: COMMON ROUTER LIMITATIONS Risks and Problems Weight and Ergonomics Chapter 12: STARTING UP THE ROUTER Preparation and Setup Router Table Setup Chapter 13: TEMPLATE ROUTING Tools and Materials Template Uses and Types Making Basic Templates Resources Index
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