How-To
Router Questions: How Many Do I Need?
A six-part video series with Gary Rogowski. Here, in Part 1, he describes the smartest way to have more than one router on hand.
Gary Rogowski
Portland, Ore.
The founder of the Northwest Woodworking Studio and a longtime Fine Woodworking contributing editor answers some often-asked questions about routers.
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THE QUESTIONS |
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How Many Routers Do I Need? Rather than buy two or three separate tools, consider a kit with one motor that fits several bases. Now Playing |
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What Bits Are Essential? Plan on having 10 to 12 bits at first–straight cutters, molding cutters, and more. |
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What’s the Best Way to Handle Difficult Grain? The secret, says Rogowski, is to plan your cuts and take multiple passes. |
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What’s a Climb Cut? Sometimes, the best way to make progress is to go in the wrong direction. Rogowski covers two instances where moving the router backward produces cleaner cuts. |
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How Can I Minimize Chatter? Watch the router speed, says Rogowski, particularly if you’re using a large bit. |
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Should I Try to Sharpen a Dull Bit? The answer, says Rogowski, is a qualified yes. It all depends on the condition of the cutting surfaces. |
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