What is a router tool and why do we need one? Well, a router tool actually is just a hand tool that is designed to twist a piece at a high rate of speed. Its primary function is to hollow out or rout out materials such as plastic or wood. So if you are a woodworking hobbyist, you definitely going to get many more uses out of it when doing your projects. It would be easy to assume that a router is a tool used for drilling but it is not.
Router hand tools have become increasingly popular over the years due to their versatility and ease of use. I will talk a little more about the router table and how it is used. To start off with, these hand tools are basically a simple tabletop version of a router that has a hinged top plate. The top plate locks in place while in use and can be folded when not in use which also makes it very convenient.
The benefit to using a router table is that it provides a surface upon which you can rout your materials. This is usually done by driving the bits down into the material with a router tool hand. The pieces then push themselves against the stationary router bit and the bits then embed themselves accordingly. The bits than can be removed and the workpiece moved when desired.
The next benefit of this tool over a router is that the bits can come in a variety of sizes. Because of the way the bit locks into place and the circular nature of the bits, you can’t drill a hole anywhere unless it is small enough to accommodate the bit and the motor that is powering it. The motor also has a few different speeds so you can choose the pace that works best for you as well as the types of routing that you want to do. The router can be a little more expensive to operate, but the benefit of working with a router table is that you can quickly and easily move the workpiece from one location to another.
One other option of a router tool is the recessed door hinges. These come in two basic varieties, the one that drives right into the wood and the one that comes with a plate and pushes out when you press on it. When you are dealing with large materials, such as sheetrock, plywood, or carpet, it is easy to see how a recessed door hinge would be more effective than a regular hinge. They are also very convenient to install because the router is already positioned inside the wall and the bits simply slide inside the holes and into the wall. It is very easy to install this type of router tool.
One other commonly used router tool by woodworkers is the router chop saw. This is a great choice for people who like to cut down large pieces of wood, such as those that come from the kitchen or outside. Router saws have a blade that comes up through a slot in the table. Woodworkers often use them for crosscut styles or with a chisel. The router tool also makes an excellent choice for router bits because it has a chisel guard and a rip blade for cutting out small pieces of wood in precise areas.
Shakers and variable speed router tools are also popular router options. The shakers are similar to the router in many ways. They have a blade that is narrower than the router itself. The difference is that the shakers allow the woodworker to control the depth of each cut, which is important because some cuts need to be deeper than others. The variable speed router bits can be used for all three types of cuts.
The last type of router that we will discuss is the fixed base router. These tools are most often used for cutting mitered patterns into plywood or other materials. The router bit locks into place and is not available for changing direction. The router tool also comes with a chisel head and the woodworker has a cutting edge for getting into tight places. This type of router is the perfect choice for the beginning woodworker or someone who has a limited amount of experience.