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choosing or using routers, router bits, and other accessories

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Is it possible to install a 1/2" collet on my palm router?

If I can, should I? I'm guessing that your idea is to make a single pass with the router set to a depth of 1". For your project, I would not recommend the single-pass approach in MDF, or any a …
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What is the best width router bit for cutting ply?

Rough out the cut with a jig saw (or band saw), followed by a router with a small-diameter large-shank bit for a smooth finish.
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What to look for when picking a router?

I've found it handy to have several routers. If I was in the market again, then I'd keep an eye on craigslist and garage sales and buy a few of what is ever available ... or perhaps ebay. …
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How can I repeatedly cut the same pattern using a router?

I'd make a template in the shape of a square donut out of 1/2" plywood by using a table saw to cut out the square hole in the 1/2" plywood. For example, if ... i) the recess in the desktop needs to …
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What router bearing can I use to reduce groove depth?

The combination bit/bearing that you pictured in the original post would be particularly useful for routing a slot along a curved edge, such as the rounded corners of a table top in preparation for th …
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