A router is a fundamental woodworking tool and sooner or later, you'll want to equip your shop with one or more of these high RPM workhorses. Spinning nearly 10x faster than a drill press, a modern router can handle a bevy of cutting and shaping tasks.
Whether you're in the market for a fixed base, plunge base, or something built for router table use, the specs and tests here should help narrow the field. This review is focused on the most common midsize routers in the 2-2.3 hp range. While compact routers certainly are popular, they're limited to a 1/4" collet and may be best as a second or third router purchase. Full-size 31/2 hp routers certainly have the power needed in a production environment, but few hobby woodworkers are raising cabinet door panels from dawn 'til dusk. So, the extra power these large units offer might not be worth the size, weight, and cost.
How strange to present a router review without a single Porter Cable tool in the mix! Despite being almost synonymous with routers, the Porter Cable brand no longer makes routers. So, take a moment to appreciate the tools that have served you well in the past, before turning the page and shopping for the next great tool. My first router was a small Craftsman, purchased at auction for a grand total of $17 and that included a router table.
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة October 2024 - Issue 280 من Popular Woodworking.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة October 2024 - Issue 280 من Popular Woodworking.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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BauBuche
This laminated material comes from Germany, and is made of hundreds of layers of European beech.
Square Platter with Textured Rim
Adding a bit of texture and colour to a square platter is a great way to dress up a simple design.
Excedo Side Table
With one board, you can put together this side table that packs in a bunch of great woodworking techniques.
Lignomat Mini-LIGNO DX/C
One of the hardest things for me to explain as a woodworking instructor is the importance of knowing the moisture content of the wood you're working with.
Gen II Compact Brushless 1/2" Drill/Driver
I have to confess this review is coming from a fairly biased space-the first generation ONE+ HP Compact Drill is probably my favorite drill I've ever owned.
Inlays with Origin
Origin, the hand-held CNC from Shaper Tools, makes creating inlays effortless.
Deluxe Scriber
There are often times, where there's simply no substitute for the right tool.
Ryobi Compact Barrel Grip Jigsaw
A jigsaw is a great tool for all sorts of quick cuts in the shop. With that in mind, the ONE+ HP Compact Brushless Barrel Grip Jig Saw is just the right size to make it a go-to choice.
Ultrashear Flat Top Blade
Several issues back, I introduced our readers to a new lineup of blades from Woodpeckers.
Metabo HPT 12" Dual Bevel Sliding Miter Saw
In my shop I have fairly high standards for a miter saw.