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Cordless Routers
Which cordless router fits your battery ecosystem, what it can't do, and when to reach for your corded router instead.
Dovetail Router Bits
The right dovetail router bit depends on your jig. Learn which angle each requires, how to set depth for a clean fit, and what causes burning and tearout.
Router Bits: What Every Type Does and Which 5 to Buy
Router bits come in dozens of profiles, but five handle 80% of woodworking projects. Here's what each type cuts and which bits to buy at every price.
Router Jig
Build the four essential woodworking router jigs — T-square dado, circle-cutting, template, and mortising — with specific dimensions, materials, and setup tips.
Router Sled
Build a router sled and flatten wide slabs, warped boards, and live-edge pieces your planer can't touch. Materials, bit specs, and workholding included.
Router Tables
Router tables give you both hands on the wood and consistent results across dozens of pieces. Here's which table, which router, and how to get started.
Wood Routers
Wood routers cut edge profiles, dadoes, rabbets, and mortises that no other tool can match. Learn which router to buy and how to use it safely.