Beginner''s Guide to the Router

Woodworkers of all skill levels will appreciate this easy-to-digest overview of one of the most versatile tools in the entire woodshop.

Beginner's Guide to the Router is an essential resource for anyone who loves the problem-solving abilities of the wood router. Within these pages, author Logan Newman will guide you through everything you need to know, from an overview of the router to more than 10 versatile jig projects including the no-hole circle jig. Adding splines to boxes and picture frames? Creating decorative molding? Installing hidden hinges? Adding breadboard end cuts on smaller projects? There are step-by-step, illustrated techniques for all of these and more. And Newman uses his student-friendly approach to steer you through everything, from best practices to wood grain and safety. You'll learn wood troubleshooting philosophy from a master problem-solver, making Beginner's Guide to the Router a must-have for any woodworking enthusiast.