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Sub-Forums: Woodworking Shows & Events, Forum Help & FAQ

Listen to Rick's audio blog. How to choose a router or bits, the best first project and other "how to's"; Learn about template routing; Read member thoughts about woodworking. To read blogs from the start, scroll to the bottom and work back up.

Discussions solely based on operations that are using the table-mounted router. Bob and Rick say "More than 90% of all operations using the router can be done with the table-mounted router.

General Routing is a place to discuss the general operations of the router. This is where we talk about the routers that are still in the box, or the first router bit, what is a table-mounted and/or Portable routers.

Discussion area on the Portable Router and its applications. Bob and Rick say, "If the piece is bigger than the router then chances are it should be routed with the portable router."

This area will be directed towards the art of designing specific jigs and fixtures. Bob and Rick say, "if the specific operation is to make more than one piece the same size and shape then chances are you need a jig and/or fixtures."

This is where to learn about the different types of guide bushings and how to use them, how to create templates, how to build a frame to hold your work piece, and how to combine them all to create a project.

Discussion area for the wide variety of router bits available today. Get help with the selecting the proper bit for your project, usage, set up and other tips and tricks.

A place to discuss CarveWright, CompuCarve and other CNC routing devices.

This area shows photos of different router models, helpful information such as mounting plate hole layouts and parts interchange.

Sub-Forums: Black & Decker, Bosch, Chicago Electric, Craftsman, DeWalt, Fein, Festool, Freud, GMC, Hitachi, Makita, Mastercraft, Metabo, Milwaukee, Porter Cable, Ridgid, Rockwell, Rona, Ryobi, Trend, Triton, Other & Specialty Routers

Mainly for general woodworking questions and comments you may also come here to ask questions, get advice and share your experience with power tools.

Sub-Forums: The Bargain Bin, What is it?, Tool Reviews, Starting Off, Dynamic Calculators

This is the place to discuss special needs woodworking such as wheel chair accessible router tables, working with physical limitations or disabilities.

A place where the woodworker can sit back relax and share ideas & tips with other like minded artistians who share the same passion for creativity in wood. Both professional and amateur scrollers are invited to seek and give help.

Dedicated to the discussion of woodturning, lathes, turning tools, techniques, projects and sharing of all turning related topics.

Everything you wanted to know from preparing the lumber to the final finish.

A place for member designed plans, suggestions about using purchased plans or to get help designing plans. Also, Step by step instructions and photos for building projects.

The place to chat about whatever suits your fancy. This could be the electric dog polisher you just bought, the weather, anything goes (within the limits of good taste).

Sub-Forums: Word Games, The Voting Booth, Links Database, Forum Contests

This glossary is being built by the routerforums.com community, and will be an ongoing work in progress. Notice to all members, there is a reward of one FREE router bit for every 20 terms approved.

Share your pictures of your latest projects with other members and visitors. Unfinished and finished project pictures welcome. Please give a small description of your project and what it was finished with.

Sub-Forums: Member Galleries

The Router Workshop discussion forum, come here to chit-chat about the projects on the show, the products, jigs, methods, shows and anything else related to The Router Workshop TV Series!