Which type of router is right for your woodworking project, and how do you use the tool safely? We'll "route" you in the right direction.

A router is an incredibly versatile woodworking tool — but it’s not much good without a decent router bit set. Router bit sets come in a vast range of types and sizes, and we’ve been looking ...

A router is an incredibly versatile woodworking tool — but it’s not much good without a decent router bit set. Router bit sets come in a vast range of types and sizes, and we’ve b… ...

A router is an incredibly versatile woodworking tool — but it’s not much good without a decent router bit set. Router bit sets come in a vast range of types and sizes, and we’ve b… ...

No need to be intimidated at the thought of sharpening your dulled router bits - it's easy, safe, and even affordable to sharpen them back up again.

To use the sled, push the router, equipped with a flattening bit, back and forth, trimming off a thin slice of the board below. Repeat until you’ve surfaced the entire board.