Is Using a 1/2 Inch Router in a Router Table a Mistake?
I recently built a router table attached to my tablesaw using a 1/2 inch router that I inherited. I've noticed that a lot of DIYers on YouTube tend…
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Is a Used Restaurant Table a Good Choice for a Router Table Top?
I'm in the process of building a router table and I've come across some used restaurant tables for sale. These tables are melamine laminated on both sides, and…
What's the Best Way to Safely Round Over Edges with a Router Table?
I'm a beginner looking for advice on using my router table safely. I want to round over the edge of the back of my Murphy medicine cabinet to…
How to Get a Cleaner Edge When Ripping Panels?
Hey everyone! I'm starting a project where I need to make some panels from 3/4" thick boards. To achieve the right fit, I need to rip a few…
Can My Router Handle a 3.25" Raised Panel Bit?
I'm looking to dive deeper into cabinetry, especially making my own raised panel doors. I currently use a Bosch 1617EVS 2.25hp router, either by hand or with a…
What part can I use to connect a crank to my router table guide?
Hey everyone! I have a table-mounted vice where I can adjust it by turning a wheel connected to a big corkscrew. I'm working on a project and need…
Best Materials and Size for a Router Table Top?
I'm looking to build a table for my DeWalt full-sized router and I've already picked up the Rockler insert plate, cutout template, and leveling hardware. I'm trying to…
Is My Bosch Router Bit Position Normal?
I'm using the Bosch RA1181 router table along with the 1617EVS router, and I'm concerned that the bits sit too low. Even when I adjust everything to the…
Which Tool Should I Buy First: Thickness Planer, Jointer, Drill Press, or Router Table?
I'm in the process of setting up my garage workshop and currently have a table saw, miter saw, a compact handheld router, and the usual cordless tools you'd…