What's the Best Method for Cutting a Clean Hole in Plywood?
I'm trying to cut a "window" shape out of 3/4" baltic birch plywood, and both sides will be visible, so I need a clean finish on each side.…
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Tips for Flattening an End Grain Cutting Board
I'm currently working on an end grain maple cutting board, and I've reached the flattening stage. I plan to use a router with a flattening jig/sled, but I'm…
How to Get That Perfect Miter Fold for a Waterfall Edge?
Hey folks! I'm working on a furniture project and trying to achieve a nice miter fold to create a waterfall edge look. I have a table saw, circular…
Best Way to Notch 2x4s for a Modular Shelf?
I'm working on a shallow shelf system that's intended to be modular and I need to make about 80 notches that are 1/2" deep and 3.5" wide, spaced…
Why Is My Router Bit Height Increasing After Cuts?
I'm using a Dewalt 618 router with a JessEm Mast-R-Lift II and a 1/2" shank bit. After tightening it into the collet about 1/8" off the bottom, I've…
How to Cut Perfect Circles and Ovals with a Jigsaw or Router?
I'm planning to cut some circles and ovals in 1/4" (6mm) plywood. My goal is to have the cut-out shapes left intact, starting from 4" (10cm) in size.…
What's the Best Way to Cut a Long Slot in a 2X4?
I'm looking for advice on the most efficient method to cut a slot that's 3/16" wide and 1.25" deep along the length of a 2X4. This is for…
Is a Router Necessary for 45-Degree Cuts in Plywood for a Picture Frame?
I'm planning to make a picture frame out of 12mm plywood, with a nice wide edge of around 100mm. I'd like to bevel the edges at a 45-degree…
Need Router Recommendations After Burning Out My DeWalt
Hey everyone! I just had a bit of a disaster with my DeWalt DW618 router — it literally smoked while I was using it with a Freud lock…
Using a Router Sled Instead of a Jointer: Is It Feasible?
Hey everyone! I'm slowly growing my collection of power tools and just scored a table saw. I want to build a mobile workbench and later tackle projects like…
Looking for a Router Setup Similar to a Drill Arm for Flattening Slabs
Hey everyone! A while back, I worked in a metal production shop where we used this awesome tool that would magnet to the top of tables and had…
Is This Router Deal a Good Value?
I came across a deal for the DEWALT 20V MAX XR Lithium-Ion Cordless Brushless Fixed Base Compact Router with a 6.0Ah battery and charger kit priced at $199.…
Looking for Woodworking Tips and Router Recommendations
Hey everyone! I've always been interested in woodworking, and I'm planning to start a project for my house—a shoe trunk. I was thinking about using a router for…
What Are Some Alternatives to Raker Toothed Saw Blades for Making Miter Splines?
I'm currently building a box with mitered splines, but I've hit a snag. All my saw blades have bevel teeth and lack a true rip blade, so the…
Is a 20-Year-Old Festool Router Worth Buying?
Hey everyone! I'm diving into woodworking and considering investing in some quality tools. I've come across a Festool OF 900 E router that's about 20 years old. The…
How Deep Can I Cut with a Router in One Pass?
Hi everyone! I'm considering purchasing the 3.25 hp Metabo router and I'm curious about increasing my depth of cut in a single pass. While I have solid experience…
Can I Use a Router to Cut Slots in Brass?
I'm looking to make a slot that's about 1/8" wide and 1/16" deep in some flat brass stock using a router. Is this feasible, or will there be…
Can I Cut Deck Stringers with a Router?
I'm looking to create a bunch of identical deck stringers and I'm considering using my DW618 router with a long flush cut bit. Will it have enough power…
Can I Use My Router on Brass?
I'm trying to cut a 1/8" wide slot about 1/16" deep in flat brass stock. Is there anything I should be aware of when using a router for…
What's the Best Way to Trim Down MDF for My Speaker?
Hey folks! I'm trying to fit a speaker into a cabinet, but it's just a tad too tall for my space. I'd rather not touch the cabinet itself,…