Woodwork with Router (Reader's Digest Woodworking) [Paperback]

Bill Hylton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1998 | Series: Reader's Digest Woodworking

This book is a process-oriented benchtop reference that provides the latest, most practical information on how to use the router, America's most popular, most versatile woodworking power tool.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Bill Hylton is a longtime woodworker and woodworking writer. He writes a column on power tool joinery for Popular Woodworking magazine and is a frequent contributor to Woodworker's Journal. He is a renowned authority on the use of the router and router table. His book, Router Magic, is the bestselling (Bookscan RTD sales 18,718 copies) router book of all time.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 344 pages
• Publisher: Readers Digest (December 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762102276
• ISBN-13: 978-0762102273
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #279,274 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #53 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > How-to & Home Improvements > Power Tools

More About the Author

Bill Hylton is a longtime woodworker and woodworking writer. He is a frequent contributor to Woodworker's Journal, is the author of several woodworking books and a renowned author in the use of the router and router tables. His book, Router Magic, is a bestselling router book.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

74 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of numerous books on Routers, June 25, 2002

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Dugan "dugand5" (Arvada, CO, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Woodwork with Router (Reader's Digest Woodworking) (Paperback)

I bought this book when I was new to woodworking and read it cover to cover. Completed a couple projects inside and now keep it around for reference on jigs, manipulations etc. I think this is the best of the router books currently available. It has info on every relevant topic including how to use a router for different types of cuts, making jigs for specail applications, explanations of bits including history, detailed plans for tables, jigs, etc. The best part of this book is its organization. As explanations of a certain type of use are covered, side bars are used to explain important related information like how to prevent an undesired effect, a safety consideration or an explanation of bits used. I highly reccomend this book to beginners and experienced woodworkers alike.

65 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Heaven, I'm in Heaven..., October 29, 2000

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Lance Peterson (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Woodwork with Router (Reader's Digest Woodworking) (Paperback)

I am an absolute beginner having just bought my router and table this week. I knew I could make nice edges on wood projects but I never new of all the other great effects I could do with the router until I read this book. It covers all the basics, as well as some advanced techniques, and has all the necessary jig designs a beginning woodworker needs to become very effective with the router in a short amount of time. I would call this the "Routers Bible" and recommend it 110%. If you only get one book on routers, then it better be this one.

92 of 95 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Something for everybody; a most useful router accessory., December 8, 2000

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Michael H. Young (ILLINOIS, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Woodwork with Router (Reader's Digest Woodworking) (Paperback)

More so than any other single tool, jig, fixture, or accessory in your shop, this book helps you solve problems and get the job done. Starting with the basics of selecting and using routers and bits, you'll believe by the time you're halfway through this book that the router can do every job all your other tools do. By the time you finish the book, you'll understand how to do it all for yourself. The reason is simple: a router is simply a powerfully driven bit that be be guided with great precision. Bill Hylton taps into its potential by exploring the various ways to hold and guide it, performing jobs normally associated with other tools, as well as the exciting and mundane traditional routing jobs. Whether you're a beginner or expert with a router or woodworking, this book has something of value for everyone. It is well illustrated with photos and line drawings, bringing life to Bill's clear and easy to read writing style.