To help you choose the best router bits for your needs, we spent hours researching and testing various router bits on different types of wood. We looked at factors such as the quality of the cut ...

Lightweight, compact wood routers (less than 2 hp) mostly accept only ¼-inch bits and are ideal for freehand ... and often the best quality, but they are not ideal for frequent light duty projects.

Using a router gives your woodworking projects the professional-quality ... RPM relating to bit diameter in their user manual, this chart from Wood magazine is a good start for first-timers.

The best dovetail jigs can clamp your project while you cut a strong, stable joint. Upgrade your woodworking shop with a ...