parlierl said:i'm new to the routing side of woodworking,i have a 1/1/2 hp craftsman fixed base router. i do a lot of scrollsaw work and use my router to put a finished edge on my work. i watched your show on dish net. now it is not on anymore. i can use any info you can give,i make signs , bought a signcrafter kit at lowes ,i do simple things. thanks for the time and hope to hear from you soon. i make collapable baskets and use my router to round over edges i also make a base for basket to sit on. i use 3/4 oak or 3/4 ply for my baskets,i also make some intarsia items,i made last winter a christmas wreath of ponsettias wreath had 6 flowers,i made 7 of these and sold them all. thanks again,look forward to hearing from you. thanks larry w. parlier