{"id":26748,"date":"2019-09-10T09:30:36","date_gmt":"2019-09-09T23:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/?p=26748"},"modified":"2022-08-25T17:19:42","modified_gmt":"2022-08-25T07:19:42","slug":"woodworking-routers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/woodworking-routers\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need To Know About Woodworking Routers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Woodworking routers are a commonly found tool used to make cuts, create edging, joinery and hollow out wood. They can also be used to execute flawless pattern work or joining work like dadoes and rabbets. With the ability to achieve these finishes, and more, it\u2019s no surprise these tools are a household name for woodworkers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re a newbie or a pro, you\u2019ll find these machines are worth the investment. So, which router fits the bill for your project? Here\u2019s a brief history of the machine, different types of woodworking routers, common uses and how to use them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Brief History of Woodworking Routers<\/span><\/h2>\n

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The woodworking router was originally introduced in 1884 by American pattern maker, Henry Cope. It was a manual tool that consisted of a narrow blade projecting past a wide open base. This design was perfect for manually cutting V-shaped, flat-bottomed and rounded grooves, but it was limited to these uses.<\/span><\/p>\n

The next development came in 1905 when the Kelley Electric Machine company produced the first electric hand-held power router, which was a whopping 27kg! Although, some say the first woodworking router was actually invented in 1915 by Jet Motor Hand Routers. Either way, the invention of the first hand-held power router was a huge step for the industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

Another significant invention was the introduction of the plunge router. This machine was similar to the hand-held versions but incorporated the overhead cutting ability of a drill press. This design allowed users to lower the spinning cutter onto the material from above to create a more accurate finish.<\/span><\/p>\n

The modern woodworking router has a more refined design and incorporates more technology than previous models. There are also a lot more tooling attachments available which allow users to create different cuts with one machine.<\/span><\/p>\n

Uses for Woodworking Routers<\/span><\/h2>\n

In 1989 Jeremy Broun wrote a book titled \u201cThe Incredible Router\u201d where he stated the woodworking router is the most versatile tool in the world, and for good reason. This tool can be used for:<\/span><\/p>\n