Cope and Stick Technique with a Router Table
The terms” “cope” and “stick” date from the days of hand-tool joinery. To “stick” a molding, you positioned a suitable…
Working with router bits
Bit Diameter and Router Speed The larger the bit diameter, the faster its rim will be moving. When using router table bits larger than 1 in. in diameter, it’s…
How to use router bits properly
There is a little more to using a router bit than slipping it into the router collet and cinching the collet nut down. You’ve got to match the bit to the cut…
How to clean router bits - increase router bit life
A clean bits cuts better and lasts longer than a bit coated with pitch. As pitch builds up behind and in front of the cutting edge, the clearance angle is effectively…
How to sharpen router bits - Debunk the myth
If you were a woodworker, the thought of sharpening router bits should have crossed your mind at least once, but is it really practical or possible to sharpen your…