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Download our router table and hand-held router jig plans and get started building with our step-by-step instruction today. A router is an essential tool for any woodworking shop, and a router table or jig can make it a safer and more efficient tool. Router tables are available in many configurations, from simple benchtop tables to complete, stand-alone workstations that include storage and dust collection systems. A router is an essential tool for any woodworking shop, and a router table can make it a safer and more efficient tool.

One-Weekend Router Table
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One-Weekend Router Table

A router table can add a lot of capabilities to your shop.

Routing Essentials
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Routing Essentials

The Woodsmith Technique Collection: Routing Essentials contains everything you need to know for safe and accurate routing.

Quadralinear Posts
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Quadralinear Posts

A technique article explaining how to make quadralinear (sometimes spelled quadrilinear) posts, which are a common feature of Arts & Crafts furniture.

Woodworking Essentials Ch 4: Router Joinery
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Woodworking Essentials Ch 4: Router Joinery

Our seven-part series on routers continues with everything you need to know about all the joints that can be made using a router.

Woodworking Essentials Ch 6: Edge & Surface Treatments
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Woodworking Essentials Ch 6: Edge & Surface Treatments

Our seven-part series on routers continues with this informative chapter showing you how to use your tool to make edge & surface treatments.

Woodworking Essentials Ch 2: Plunge Routers
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Woodworking Essentials Ch 2: Plunge Routers

Our seven-part series on routers continues with everything you need to know about choosing and using a plunge router.

Woodworking Essentials Ch 1: Fixed-base Router
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Woodworking Essentials Ch 1: Fixed-base Router

Get a complete course in routers with our seven-part series on this remarkable versatile power tool.

Jig Journal: Router Dado Jig
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Jig Journal: Router Dado Jig

Make accurate dadoes to fit any thickness material, without spending a fortune.