Jet Xacta Lift Router INS with Deluxe Fence
Jet makes an interesting lift and fence combined unit that is unusual in the market place for router table lifts. First of all is the size, it is much bigger than other brands. That is because they have designed it to fit in their table saw extension, so it is an accessory that you can buy to enhance your saw. While this is a good idea, woodworkers can take it a step further and build their router table around the lift, if they like the brand. T... Read Full Story
If you are new to TheRouterManiac.com, perhaps you would like to subscribe to our feed for router table articles and reviews, as well as general woodworking tips. By Eric Griffin
We have always liked the Porter Cable Routers, but they still need to go through our power tool review steps. The first thing we noticed was the case. When we opened the case, the router was a tight fit. We usually like a little room for bits or other items that belong with the tool. We took the router out, unpacked... Read Full Story
By Michael P Edwards
Free Energy? Really?
I understand you may be skeptical of such a thing, and that it is too good to be true, but this is a reality. So how could you utilise the energy from a magnet? A magnet is something that has energy, yet doesn’t require energy input. When you try to connect the same polls of a magnet together, you’ll feel the force repelling them. This is natural and does not need an energy input to instigate this. Therefore, a magnetic energy generator ta... Read Full Story
By Bruce A. Barker
Now is a good time to invest in a solar power (PV) system. The cost of solar panels, the component you see on roofs and the single most expensive component, is down from 2008. Utility and tax incentives reduce the net cost of a PV system to an amount that is manageable for many people. Cost recovery can take as little as six to eight years. After that, all the power from your system is effectively cost free.
The following are the most important aspects that you should consi... Read Full Story
By Jon Collon
Would you like to make solar power for your home? Have you ever thought it would be possible? Well its certainly possible to do so using the suns natural sunlight. Not only will you be playing your part in developing a cleaner greener environment for generations to come, but you will also save money on your electricity bills.
There are two ways in which one can take advantage of solar power for their homes. One way of achieving this is through purchasing a professionally install... Read Full Story
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Collet size
Most routers today are sold with two different sized collets. The collets is the device that holds the bit in the motor. The two most common sizes are ½” and ¼”. These two sizes match the two sizes of router bits sold. So why do you need both? ½” bits are more robust than ¼” bits. If your doing larger jobs like raise... Read Full Story
If you are new to TheRouterManiac.com, perhaps you would like to subscribe to our feed for router table articles and reviews, as well as general woodworking tips. Looking to buy a new router for your shop? Is this your first router? Are you going to be using it on a router table? These are questions that I am going to attempt to answer using some facts about the products available and so good old fashioned logic.
Lets get to the logic portion of the article first so that we can build aroun... Read Full Story
If you are new to TheRouterManiac.com, perhaps you would like to subscribe to our feed for router table articles and reviews, as well as general woodworking tips. By Bowe Packer
For the beginning woodworker building cabinets is one of the easiest and most satisfying things to do. This of course is After a little time has passed and you’ve gotten a little experience under your belt! Building cabinets truly is a fairly simple thing to do, but it’s not necessarily for the novice woo... Read Full Story
If you are new to TheRouterManiac.com, perhaps you would like to subscribe to our feed for router table articles and reviews, as well as general woodworking tips. Are you new to woodworking? If you are, you might be amazed (or annoyed) by all the tools that are available. There is so many “experts” who say you need to buy this or buy that. Some say you need a large selection before even beginning your first project. It is in my humble opinion that you can do a whole lot of woodworking with j... Read Full Story
