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Summary: Good companion to "Woodworking with the Router"
Review: Bill Hylton's first router book, "Woodworking with the Router", is a tough act to follow, apparently even for the original author. Where the "Woodworking with..." book is a discussion of routers, routing, woodworking, and problem solving using the router, this edition is, as its title suggests, a collection of the jigs and fixtures discussed and illustrated throughout the earlier collection. The emphasis here is answering your question of "how can I build a flumfungwoozle to do XYZ?"; it presumes you already perceived the need for the flumfungwoozle. The first volume starts on the other side of the problem: "How can I do XYZ?", and presents the flumfungwoozle along with other ways it can be done. (I hope that makes sense.) Given this difference in organization, the "Router Magic..." book is more suited to the advanced woodworker, while "Woodworking with...", I think, is suitable for all levels. I own both. I read "Woodworking with..." for fun and for inspiration, and then maybe refer to "Router Magic..." to see other variants of how else something might be done. I would recommend both, but "Woodworking with..." gets the nod if you only intend to get one or the other. In either case, beginners should start there, instead of here, for the basic why's, what's, how's and everything else.
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Summary: Amature woodworker finds success with Bill Hylton
Review: Gee, I had this router and did not have a clue what to do with it. Along comes Router Magic. I liked the way Bill presented each project with a cutting list and a materials list. Not only that, he also lists where to get special hardware that really makes the completed project function well and look good.. From start to finish, with safty in mind, this guy will give you a heads up on what to expect. Make no mistake, some of the projects require lots of patience.Justly so, this is after all, woodworking. Also, merly rereading the material answered any questions that came up. If one completes and uses the last jig at the end of the book, I should think that would make anyone sit up and take notice!
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Summary: How many ways can you spell fantastic!
Review: I built the main table in the book (a little higher, with a an additional drawer, wheels, and a lucite chamber door from a certain PBS woodworker). The instructions are as close to idiot proof as can be. I'll surely build a half dozen of the jigs and fixtures by year end. My aprons off (or maybe that's on)to you Bill!!
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Summary: Good for ideas only.
Review: I got this book a few years ago and got some great ideas from it. I did find that there are a lot of steps missing to get from point A to point B. I found measurements that were incorrect and very fustrating. I have been a woodworker for over 15 years so I know how to "measure twice, cut once" but with this book, you're on your own. Another thing I found frustrating is let's say you want to build a router table. Well to cut the dados they refer you to a fence earlier in the book. To make that fence, you need the router table. Poorly organized. Check out Pat Warner's books instead.
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Summary: Good for ideas only.
Review: I got this book a few years ago and got some great ideas from it. I did find that there are a lot of steps missing to get from point A to point B. I found measurements that were incorrect and very fustrating. I have been a woodworker for over 15 years so I know how to "measure twice, cut once" but with this book, you're on your own. Another thing I found frustrating is let's say you want to build a router table. Well to cut the dados they refer you to a fence earlier in the book. To make that fence, you need the router table. Poorly organized. Check out Pat Warner's books instead.
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Summary: NOT For Beginners
Review: I have been reading alot of books lately on this subject, and i like this one alot i haven't tried anything yet but i feel confident i can build and use most of the ideas explained in this book, i wish i had the companion book to this one, i think you be hard pressed to find any better..
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Summary: Good book!
Review: I've just received this book today and must admit that there are a lot of jigs in there. This is no router initiation book that teaches bit maintenance and such but focuses on jigs to make the work easier. Although certain jigs are a bit more complicated than others, I find that I could easily build any of the jigs (except the turning table) in a weekend. I think that the person who wrote a review saying that this book is complicated must really be under confident. This book contains plans and instructions to build every possible jig for a router! I recommend it!
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Summary: Very good router table plans, and jigs!
Review: The router table plans are worth the price of admission. Simple design, instructions and operation. And, just to show us all that no one's perfect, he included a photograph of some "pot metal" he broke while tapping an existing hole in a router base. The technique for assembling the router table also serves as an excellent instrucional guide on how to build a counter top and apply and properly trim laminate. It won't make you an expert overnight, but when you're done with the router table, you'll feel more confident about building and laminating countertops. Lot's of other small gems throughout the book. Highly recommend to beginners and intermediate woodworkers.
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Summary: Very good router table plans, and jigs!
Review: The router table plans are worth the price of admission. Simple design, instructions and operation. And, just to show us all that no one's perfect, he included a photograph of some "pot metal" he broke while tapping an existing hole in a router base. The technique for assembling the router table also serves as an excellent instrucional guide on how to build a counter top and apply and properly trim laminate. It won't make you an expert overnight, but when you're done with the router table, you'll feel more confident about building and laminating countertops. Lot's of other small gems throughout the book. Highly recommend to beginners and intermediate woodworkers.
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Summary: make a router lathe
Review: This book contains lots of helpful information and plans for making jigs and using your router as a superior workshop MULTI-TOOL.. The last "jig" in this book is by far the most creative use of a router I have seen so far. Its a router lathe built with bicycle parts, that turns your router into a "mini" turning machine capable of handling any length of stock and creating beautiful spiral designs. I don't know much about turning, but I do know machines capable of creating spirals are either extremely expensive, or are moderately priced ($300) and cheap, with far less options as the homebuilt version.
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