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Router collets

Information on all aspects of collets, one of the most important parts of the router.

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Simple housing jig

A simple jig for cutting housing joints.

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What to look for in a router

This article sets out the various factors to take into account when choosing a router.

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Cutting circles with the router

Two simple attachments to enable various size circles to be cut easily with a router.

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Guide bush jig

A basic jig for cutting housings and counter-slots with a guide bush fitted to the router.

6

Router cutter care

Tips on cleaning, sharpening and storage of router cutters.

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Router cutter use

Tips on use of cutters including speed, depth setting, fitting cutters and plunge types.

8

Router false base

Make a template for your router base and use to produce false bases in perspex.

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Anti-tilt router base

Make an anti-tilt base extension for your router.

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Router Fence

A simple low cost fence for operations requiring two fences.

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Setting pieces

Produce setting pieces to speed up re-setting when using difficult cutters.

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Fine height adjusters

Simple and cheap fine height adjuster for setting the depth of cut precisely.

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Guide bush/cutter offsets

Working with guide bushes and cutters involves allowing for the offset when making your own jigs.

14

Making rectangular templates

Simple method of producing rectangular or square templates using the router.

15

Surfacing & thickessing

The router used with a simple thicknessing table will enable surfacing & thicknessing of small sections and difficult timbers.

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What to look for in a router table - 1

Issues to be considered when buying or making a table. Price, size, construction, materials and accessories are considered in part one.

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What to look for in a router table - 2

Part two looks at routing machines for use in tables, insert plates and fine height adjusters.

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Building a router table - part 1

Building the MDF top.

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Building a router table - part 2

Laminating the MDF.

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Building a router table - part 3

Installing the insert plate: the perimeter cut.

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Building a router table - part 4

Installing the insert plate: the centre aperture.

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Building a router table - part 5

Installing the insert plate: fitting the adjusters.

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Building a router table - part 6

Fitting the router to the insert plate.

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Building a router table - part 7

Constructing the fence.

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Building a router table - part 8

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Building a router table - part 9