Routers

Strong Connections With Loose Tenons
Make sturdy doors and frame-and-panels of any size with tools you already have.
Hybrid-Powered Router
Metabo HPT's dual-powered plunge router offers the option to plug in an otherwise-battery-operated tool for production work.
Tool Test: Compact Cordless Routers
These seven popular models all have great power, but balance and bit visibility make a winning tool.
Simple Router Guide
This design can be adapted for any router by changing the spacing and rod diameter.
How to Make Stepped Corbels with a Router Jig
A strip of scrap wood and a couple of router bits simplify the process of shaping the parts for these decorative wooden mantel brackets.
How To Build a Craftsman-Style Fireplace Mantel
Simple joinery and layered construction create a rock-solid, refined fireplace centerpiece.
Scribing Rails to a Round Column
Carpenter Maria Klemperer-Johnson shows how to make a router jig to create a smooth transition for this tricky porch-railing connection.
2 Methods for Patching a Hardwood Floor
Learn professional techniques for evaluating damaged flooring, removing individual boards, and installing seamless repair patches.
Get More From Your Router
A veteran trim carpenter shares his secrets for using routers to make perfect mortises, splines, edge profiles, and more.
How to Use a Drywall Router
Making cutouts for electrical boxes is quick and easy with this compact power tool.

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