The
Router Book
A Complete Guide to the Router and its Accessories
by
Pat Warner
Softcover
200 x 255mm
184pp
Published by The Taunton Press, Connecticut, USA.
R.R.P.$34.90
ISBN 1-56158-423-1
Extract from back cover of book:
The Router Book delivers all the information you'll need to make the best choices on how to use routers in your home workshop. From choosing the right router for your own needs to correct operating methods and time saving jigs, The Router Book slices quickly to the core of the subject.
Router buying advice
Use and maintenance tips
Key applications
Up-to-date accessory guide
About the Author: Pat Warner has written four books and some 70 articles on routers and routing techniques. He also has produced three router videos and teaches routing. He's a frequent contributor to Fine Woodworking magazine and makes furniture, router jigs and aftermarket router accessories in his Escondido, California, workshop.
Photos: Colour
Units of Measurement: Imperial
Contents
Introduction
How to Use
This Book
Chapter
1: Introduction to Routing
Applications
Types
of Routing
Chapter
2: Cutter Pathway Control
Bearing-Guided Cutters
Collar Guides
Edge
Guides
The Subbase
Tool Shank
The Circle Cutter
Other Guide Options
Chapter
3: Fixed-Base Routers
Router Basics
Leading Fixed-Base Routers
Department
Store Routers
Best Fixed-Base Applications
Chapter
4: Plunge Routers
Basic Anatomy
Power as an Asset
Adding Stability
Helpful
Features
Best Uses for Plunge Routers
Porter-Cable 7529
DeWalt 625
Chapter
5: Laminate Trim Routers
Guide Systems
Other Features and Applications
Bosch
1608
Chapter
6: Router Tables
Router Table Basics
The Fence
Protection for the
Cutter
Depth of Cut Strategies
Climb Cutting
The Miter Gauge
Router
Table Safety
Chapter
7: Router Bits
Evaluating Performance
Cutter Life
Materials
Shank
Diameter
Cutter Types
Sharpening
Chapter
8: Router Accessories
Guides and Bases
Router Table Accessories
Chip
Collection
Chapter
9: Simple Shopmade Jigs
Right-Angle Templates
Slot Makers
Shopmade
Mortiser
Tenon Maker
End-Lap Template
Adjustable Tenon Maker
Circle
Maker
Router Horse
Pin-Routing Jig
45-Degree Bevel
Chapter
10: Router Safety
Hand-Router Safety
Router Table Safety
Climb Cutting
Stock
Preparation
Cutter Surprises and Risks
Health Concerns
Chapter
11: Common Router Limitation
Risks and Problems
Weight and Ergonomics
Chapter
12: Starting Up the Router
Preparation and Setup
Router Table Setup
Chapter
13: Template Routing
Tools and Materials
Template Uses and Types
Making
Basic Templates
Resources
Index