Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Woodsmith

    Free-Hand Routing

    Mar 08, 2022 3 minutes

    Every summer, I make a couple visits to the Iowa State Fair. One of my favorite parts of the fair is admiring old tractors that have been restored by 4-H and FFA kids.

    What does this have to do with woodworking? Those tractors remind me of routers. The Farmalls, , and are versatile power sources for all sorts of farm jobs and accept an equally diverse range of accessories and add-ons suited to specific tasks. Sound familar?

    You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

    More from Woodsmith

    Woodsmith1 min read
    From The Editor Sawdust
    Prior to writing this letter every issue, I spend several days reviewing all the articles — some more than once. It’s part of our proofreading process. While reading this issue, the idea of transformation kept popping up. It’s good to be reminded of
    Woodsmith4 min read
    A Quartet of Cool Shop Items
    Fortunately, there’s never an end to the parade of tools and accessories to make life better in the shop. This time around we’ll take a look at a versatile bench vise and a slick jig for drilling holes in cabinets, along with a couple of well-made sa
    Woodsmith2 min read
    Sources
    • WoodpeckersWhiteside Inlay Kit. . . . . . 49500 • AmazonMagnifying Visor . B0BZNSH92F • Kreg ToolCabinet Jig Pro . . . KHI-XLPULL • AmazonMPower . . . . . . . . B0036CNLLY100 Grit. . . . . . . . . B09GPCFDNJ600 Grit. . . . . . . . . B09RTBYV341200

    Related