Comments on: Woodworking with the Router: Professional Router Techniques and Jigs Any Woodworker Can Use http://getrockwelltools.com/2009/11/woodworking-with-the-router-professional-router-techniques-and-jigs-any-woodworker-can-use/ pro-grade power tools without the hefty price Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:28:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Ted N. Evans http://getrockwelltools.com/2009/11/woodworking-with-the-router-professional-router-techniques-and-jigs-any-woodworker-can-use/comment-page-1/#comment-88 Ted N. Evans Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:07:40 +0000 http://getrockwelltools.com/?p=43#comment-88 After a major router and table upgrade, it was time for a book like this. I think it is excellent, and gives me a whole new outlook on router projects. I learned that most router work requires a jig - - well described in the book. So, you spend two days in the garage just building the jig, before you start the project. I built one jig, and the actual cut was beautiful and took 15 minutes. Besides with the router running and ear plugs, the 'honey do' list isn't even a faint cry! Rating: 5 / 5 After a major router and table upgrade, it was time for a book like this. I think it is excellent, and gives me a whole new outlook on router projects. I learned that most router work requires a jig – - well described in the book. So, you spend two days in the garage just building the jig, before you start the project. I built one jig, and the actual cut was beautiful and took 15 minutes. Besides with the router running and ear plugs, the ‘honey do’ list isn’t even a faint cry!
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Another Weekend Warrior http://getrockwelltools.com/2009/11/woodworking-with-the-router-professional-router-techniques-and-jigs-any-woodworker-can-use/comment-page-1/#comment-87 Another Weekend Warrior Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:00:26 +0000 http://getrockwelltools.com/?p=43#comment-87 This book has a ton of info and I'm building a router table and doors for my tool shed based off of the author's instructions. Why do I then only give it three stars? The author explains everything very well. HOWEVER, for someone that's never used the router before, words often leave you fumbling. A picture is worth 1000 words and it couldn't be more true in this case. There are pictures. Just no enough of them and they're in a weird black and white and funny kind of red deal. Not very clear at all. So you often have two pages of words where one clear picture would have replaced all of it and done a better job. <br /> <br />The second problem I had was the fact that this book essentially ignores the plunge router. This is fine. He pretty much shows how you can do everything with the vertical and horizontal router table and the many, many jigs, fences and accessories. However, I bought a mid power (2 1/4 HP) porter cable plunge router and almost feel that I should return it for the 3 HP one which would have cost me the same amount of money because his bias seems to indicate the plunge router is not necessary. <br /> <br />Finally, the part where he mentions how to add a switch to your router table is confusing. Thank goodness I know how electrical work, so I could figure things out. However, SJT appliance cable is not something you can pick up at your local home depot. A source list on this would have been extremely helpful. <br /> <br />All in all, however, it is still a great book. Rating: 4 / 5 This book has a ton of info and I’m building a router table and doors for my tool shed based off of the author’s instructions. Why do I then only give it three stars? The author explains everything very well. HOWEVER, for someone that’s never used the router before, words often leave you fumbling. A picture is worth 1000 words and it couldn’t be more true in this case. There are pictures. Just no enough of them and they’re in a weird black and white and funny kind of red deal. Not very clear at all. So you often have two pages of words where one clear picture would have replaced all of it and done a better job.

The second problem I had was the fact that this book essentially ignores the plunge router. This is fine. He pretty much shows how you can do everything with the vertical and horizontal router table and the many, many jigs, fences and accessories. However, I bought a mid power (2 1/4 HP) porter cable plunge router and almost feel that I should return it for the 3 HP one which would have cost me the same amount of money because his bias seems to indicate the plunge router is not necessary.

Finally, the part where he mentions how to add a switch to your router table is confusing. Thank goodness I know how electrical work, so I could figure things out. However, SJT appliance cable is not something you can pick up at your local home depot. A source list on this would have been extremely helpful.

All in all, however, it is still a great book.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> By: Robert McBride http://getrockwelltools.com/2009/11/woodworking-with-the-router-professional-router-techniques-and-jigs-any-woodworker-can-use/comment-page-1/#comment-86 Robert McBride Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:46:16 +0000 http://getrockwelltools.com/?p=43#comment-86 Very helpful book for me, lots of good tips and ideas on how to use your router. Rating: 5 / 5 Very helpful book for me, lots of good tips and ideas on how to use your router.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Rolf Tornoe http://getrockwelltools.com/2009/11/woodworking-with-the-router-professional-router-techniques-and-jigs-any-woodworker-can-use/comment-page-1/#comment-85 Rolf Tornoe Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:25:08 +0000 http://getrockwelltools.com/?p=43#comment-85 I used this book for tips and suggeustions at least once a month. Rating: 5 / 5 I used this book for tips and suggeustions at least once a month.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: JB Rainey http://getrockwelltools.com/2009/11/woodworking-with-the-router-professional-router-techniques-and-jigs-any-woodworker-can-use/comment-page-1/#comment-84 JB Rainey Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:17:56 +0000 http://getrockwelltools.com/?p=43#comment-84 This is a very comprehensive, easy to understand manual on how to get the most from a router. I recommend it to anyone wanting hints on extending the applications possible from their router. Rating: 1 / 5 This is a very comprehensive, easy to understand manual on how to get the most from a router. I recommend it to anyone wanting hints on extending the applications possible from their router.
Rating: 1 / 5

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