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

~ Bill Hylton (Author) "In general terms, it's a motor and several crucial controls..." (more)
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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.

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Bill Hylton is the author of Country Pine Furniture Projects and Router Magic and is a frequent contributor to woodworking magazines, including Woodworker's Journal. He lives in Quarryville, Pennsylvania.

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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 (51 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #228,199 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in this category: (What's this?) #63 in  Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Woodworking > Tools

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This book cites 3 books:

• Woodworking with the Router by Bill Hylton in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
• Build It Better Yourself by William Hylton in Front Matter
• Projects for Outdoor Living (The Backyard Builder) by William Hylton in Front Matter

 

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• Getting Started in Woodworking: Skill-Building Projects that Teach the Basics by Aime Fraser in Back Matter

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51 Reviews 5 star:  (41) 4 star:  (6) 3 star:  (1) 2 star:  (1) 1 star:  (2)           Average Customer Review 4.6 out of 5 stars (51 customer reviews)		Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews 89 of 91 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Something for everybody; a most useful router accessory., December 8, 2000 By  Michael H. Young (ILLINOIS, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    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. 65 of 65 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Best of numerous books on Routers, June 25, 2002 By  D. Dugan "dugand5" (Arvada, CO United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    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. 59 of 59 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Heaven, I'm in Heaven..., October 29, 2000 By  Lance Peterson (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews 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.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Escape to the garage After a major router and table upgrade, it was time for a book like this. I think it is excellent, and gives me a whole new outlook on router projects. Read more Published 1 month ago by Ted N. Evans 5.0 out of 5 stars Woodworking With The Router I have the 1993 edition. Bottom line... The Best Book Available. Though I have not seen a newer version, I'm sure they are even better. Read more Published 1 month ago by BG 5.0 out of 5 stars Woodworking with the Router The book is excellent for someone new to woodworking with a router or to the advanced hobbiest. Well illustrated throughout with easily followed text. Read more Published 2 months ago by Winston Sayers Jr. 5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book -- a must read I am admittedly new to woodworking, but I know what I know -- and more importantly, I also am aware of what I do not know. Read more Published 2 months ago by Mark D. Schnittman 5.0 out of 5 stars I got an older edition for cheap. I don't know what I might be missing in the later editions but it's still a great book and very thorough. Read more Published 3 months ago by Erik H. Reppen 4.0 out of 5 stars Woodworking With the Router: Professional Router Techniques and Jigs Any Woodworker Can Use This is one fabulous book for either the beginner or the experienced woodworker. The tips and jigs and facts are worth many times its price. Read more Published 6 months ago by James H. Smith 5.0 out of 5 stars He loved this gift! I cannot claim to know anything about routers or, consequently, working with them. However, my husband recently purchased a router and, having only watched others work with them,... Read more Published on April 9, 2006 by Kelli Deveney 4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Book If you are doing any wood work with a route this is something you should have. Shows hao to make jigs for your cuts, how to set your router completly and get the proper use from... Read more Published on March 19, 2006 by Glen J. Sturgeon 5.0 out of 5 stars Woodwork with Router Excellent reading for the beginning woodworker. I quickly read it through and have utilized the information to build a successfull box joint fixture. Read more Published on January 31, 2006 by Chipmaker 4.0 out of 5 stars Good comprehensive book This is a great book on routers. It is a great soup to nuts book that covers usage, safety, bits, and jigs. Read more Published on January 30, 2006 by Michael O'Brien Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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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 (51 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #228,199 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

89 of 91 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Michael H. Young (ILLINOIS, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

65 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	D. Dugan "dugand5" (Arvada, CO United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

59 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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.