Sherwood Routing

A woodworking router is used to cut decorative edge profiles, machine grooves, rebates, dadoes, mortises, template shapes and a variety of joinery. It is one of the most versatile tools for furniture making, cabinetry and general woodworking.

Handheld routing is ideal for working on large panels, trimming edges and following templates, while a router table offers greater control for machining smaller workpieces, producing consistent edge profiles and performing repetitive tasks.

Yes. Quality routers and sharp carbide router bits can machine both hardwoods and softwoods. Adjusting feed rates and making multiple shallow passes often produces cleaner results when working with dense timber.

Dust extraction removes wood chips and fine dust from the cutting area, improving visibility, reducing clean-up and helping maintain a healthier workshop environment. It can also improve cutter performance by preventing excessive debris build-up.

Burning can often be reduced by using sharp router bits, selecting an appropriate router speed, maintaining a steady feed rate and making several light passes instead of removing too much material at once.

Router tables, guide bushes, edge guides, template guides, featherboards, precision fences and quality router bit sets all help improve accuracy, repeatability and overall efficiency when completing woodworking projects.