If router bearings have ever left you scratching your head, you're not alone. With so many sizes and configurations available, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. But once you understand how...
Alaina Bodley |
If you're someone who enjoys working with a router, particularly for cutting patterns, guide bushings are an essential accessory. These small but mighty components allow your router to follow templates...
Nick George |
Creating consistent, curved timber components by hand can be time-consuming and prone to error. In this guide, we explore how to use template routing to shape identical table legs from...
Alaina Bodley |
Unlocking the Power of the Router Table In the hands of a skilled woodworker, a router is already a versatile tool, but pairing it with a router table elevates its...
Nick George |
Figured timber, characterised by its unique grain patterns and striking visual appeal, is a favourite among woodworkers for creating standout pieces. However, its intricate grain can present significant challenges during...
Geoffrey Doube |
A router table is one of the most versatile and powerful tools in any woodworking shop, capable of shaping edges, cutting joinery, and producing intricate moldings. However, with great capability...
Geoffrey Doube |
Cutting large, accurate circles in timber may seem daunting, especially without specialised tools. However, a simple circle-cutting jig made from basic materials and used with a trim router can provide...
Alaina Bodley |
What is Tearout? In woodworking, tearout refers to the undesirable ripping or splintering of wood fibres as a blade or bit exits the timber. It’s a common but frustrating problem,...
Hague Haswell |
If you are someone who uses a router regularly, it’s wise to invest in a table top. A table makes the job easier, safer and more accurate. With a router...
Nick George |
If you are an experienced woodworker and own a router, you know when utilised with the right router bit, it is one of the most useful and versatile tools in...
Nick George |
For this little demo I ripped up some stock in Oregon that is about 35 by 75 millimetres: now those measurements matter a little bit in knowing the rest of...
Nick George |
What is a Wood Router?--- In its most basic form, a router is composed of two elements: a motor and a rotating spindle. A collet secures a router bit in...
Alaina Bodley |
In our previous blog entry we gave a brief overview of routing machines and their various formats. In this entry we’ll turn our focus to routing cutters, or ‘bits’. Much like a...
Geoffrey Doube |