The Router Table Book
The Router Table Book by Ernie Conover is a practical woodworking guide to getting the most from a router table. This digital edition is available as a 52.9 MB PDF and can be downloaded instantly after purchase.
Published by The Taunton Press as a Fine Woodworking Book, this 132-page reference covers router selection, table design, fences, and safe workshop practice.
Book Overview
In this book, woodworker Ernie Conover explains how to choose routers and bits for table use, build a sturdy router table, and use fences, miter gauges, featherboards, and guards for accurate joinery. The book also addresses dust and chip extraction to keep the work area clean and safe.
Intended for woodworkers of all skill levels, the guide organizes its advice around two main areas: routers for router tables and router-table design.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Types of routers and how to choose one for table-mounted work
- Router accessories and tips for installing and changing bits
- Step-by-step guidance for building a router table
- Fence design and use, including miter slots and miter gauges
- Safety guards, featherboards, and dust and chip extraction methods
- Practical advice on eye, ear, and dust protection
Why This Book Matters
The router table is one of the most versatile stations in a woodworking shop. Conover’s book brings together industry knowledge from tool manufacturers and woodworking experts, making it a dependable reference for safer, more accurate routing.
Its clear structure helps both new and experienced woodworkers understand table design, bit selection, and joinery techniques without guesswork.
Book Details
| Format | |
|---|---|
| File Size | 52.9 MB |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 132 |
| Author | Ernie Conover |
| Title | The Router Table Book |
| Publisher | The Taunton Press |
| Imprint | A Fine Woodworking Book |
| Copyright | 1994 |
| ISBN-10 | 1-56158-044-4 |
| LCCN | 94-24591 |
| Distributor | Publishers Group West |
| Cover Photo | Jeff Greef |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. After purchase, you will have immediate access to the PDF file.
The file works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and most PDF reading apps.
FAQ
When will I receive the book?
Your download will be available right after purchase.
Will a physical book be shipped?
No. This is a digital PDF edition only.
What devices can I use?
The PDF is compatible with common reading apps on tablets, phones, and computers.
Download your copy of The Router Table Book and keep a trusted woodworking reference close at hand.
Verified Bibliographic Details
| Publication Date | 1994 |
|---|---|
| Copyright | © 1994 |
| LC Classification | TT203.5.C66 1994 |
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