beverly.lanier

Hi,

I have recently inherited my dad's work shop tools and would like to carry on the tradition. I have a table saw, drill press, and a table mounted router to name a few. I have always wanted to work with wood and have created miniature furniture with a hand-held router. I would now like to branch out and make full sized furniture. Unfortunately, my dad never really used the router much and did not have a manual book to help me know how to start. All I have is the craftsman instructions on how to put the table together. I am a 7th grade science teacher, with free time this summer and know how important it is to know how to use the tools before you try to create something. Looks like I'll have lots of forums to check out.

Bev

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Mike

Welcome Bev. The best way to advance in woodworking is to find a group to work with. There are many local clubs around the country, and having an extra pair of hands really makes some jobs easier. Check at your local woodworking store like Rockler or Woodcraft for groups. Routing can be done many different ways but my idea of the best way is what Bob and Rick have been saying for years: "Simple is better."

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Woodnut65

Hi, Bev:
Welcome to the forum. Everyone has to begin somewhere. I would suggest that you try a library, for the following books. You may feel like buying them at a later date.
They are: " Woodworking with the Router" by Hylton and Matlack.
The Router written by Robert Rosendahl. He is connected to this forum, a well as Rick Rosendahl. The third book is called "Router Handbook" by Patrick Spielman.
Oak Park who sponsors this forum also sells programs By Bob and Rick on Dvd's.
Good luck... Woodnut65

Dr.Zook

Hi Bev and welcome to the forums. If you have any questions pertaining to woodworking, please feel free to ask. We are here to help and share our experience with others (male or female). All here love woodworking, so thank you for joining. Please work "SAFE".

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