CNC Router

Turn your woodworking shop into a machining cutting carving and milling powerhouse with our shop-made CNC machine. In the past computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines were predominantly found in large industrial settings. But just as computers have gotten...

Dovetail Keys

Small wood “keys” create the traditional look of a dovetail joint — without all the work. Plus they add strength to the mitered corners of a box. One big advantage of dovetail-shaped “keys” (splines) running across the miter in the corner of a box is...

Dovetailed Router Bit Cabinet

Dovetail keys at the corners reinforce the joints to make a stronger cabinet. Plus a clear plastic door panel lets you see what’s inside. Router bits and neckties have a number of things in common. It doesn’t take long before you accumulate a sizable number of each....

Jig Journal: Router Dado Jig

Make accurate dadoes to fit any thickness material without spending a fortune. Make accurate dadoes to fit any thickness material without spending a fortune. This simple jig and a few tricks make it simple. What you get: Step-by-step photos Advice on building Helpful...

One-Weekend Router Table

A router table can add a lot of capabilities to your shop. A router table can add a lot of capabilities to your shop. Build this portable table that can be clamped in a bench vise and see how many new things you’ll be able to make. Plus this table can be removed from...

Quadralinear Posts

A technique article explaining how to make quadralinear (sometimes spelled quadrilinear) posts which are a common feature of Arts & Crafts furniture. A technique article explaining how to make quadralinear (sometimes spelled quadrilinear) posts which are a common...

Router Bit Cabinet

This dedicated Router Bit Cabinet is a great way to store and organize accessories for one of your most-used tools. Specialized cutters edge guides jigs and other accessories give a router amazing versatility but they can also get scattered during a project. This...

Router Bit Storage Center

To keep your collection of accessories and router bits front and center all you need is this simple wall rack. This router storage center has a number of handy features. For starters there are three removable shelves for storing router bits. You can slip out a shelf...

Router Job Box

On the jobsite or in the shop keeping your router and all of its accessories organized is key and this job box fits the bill. This router job box has space for a router motor and a plunge- and fixed-base (making it perfect for the popular router combination kits) plus...

Router Techniques

A collection of tips techiques and jigs to get the most from your router. Includes details for making 17 traditional edge profiles using only three basic router bits tips for trimming hardwood edging perfectly flush and plans for a handy flush trim router jig. What...

Routing Essentials

The Woodsmith Technique Collection: Routing Essentials contains everything you need to know for safe and accurate routing. This collection includes detailed techniques you can use to add a decorative edge to your projects with a hand-held router. It’s a breeze...

Space-Saving Workshop

Simple construction and inexpensive materials add up to organized storage and an efficient work area. Organizing your shop is one of the best things you can do to improve your woodworking. Having a place to store tools and supplies creates a more relaxing and...

Woodworking Essentials Ch 1: Fixed-base Router

Get a complete course in routers with our seven-part series on this remarkable versatile power tool. Get a complete course in routers with our seven-part series on this remarkable versatile power tool. In the first installment we give you everything you need to know...

Woodworking Essentials Ch 2: Plunge Routers

Our seven-part series on routers continues with everything you need to know about choosing and using a plunge router. Our seven-part series on routers continues with everything you need to know about choosing and using a plunge router. With photos and illustrations....

Woodworking Essentials Ch 4: Router Joinery

Our seven-part series on routers continues with everything you need to know about all the joints that can be made using a router. Our seven-part series on routers continues with everything you need to know about all the joints that can be made using a router. With...