Page 2 - Routers and CNCs

There are three basic reasons for buying a "bench top" router table (a router table intended to stand on a workbench or other support rather than taking up a permanent space on the floor): cost, compactness, and portability.

Get the most out of your router and improve precision and efficiency with an impressive array of specialized jigs and bits.

At its most basic level, a router is simply a motor with a cutting bit attached to it, installed in a base for controlling it by hand. The motor spins the bit at extremely high speeds. This is our modern handheld router in a nutshell.

If you’re serious about woodworking, a router table is a game-changer. Sure, a handheld router is great for freehand work, but mounting your router in a table unlocks a whole new level of precision, safety, and versatility. 

Routers are remarkable additions to our woodworking shops. But like all power tools, especially those designed for cutting wood, safety is an important concern.

If you've toured the Rockler Router Bit Department recently, you've probably noticed a huge selection of all types of bits.

How much router do you need in your router table?

These innovative router jigs make your router or router table even more versatile. 

If you want to make a raised panel for a frame and panel door, you'll be in the market for a raised panel router bit.

Is horsepower a meaningful measure of a router's performance? In truth, it may not be the best.

The new Triton 3.25HP router motor features a classic design and the same diameter as the discontinued Porter Cable 7518.