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Best Wood Router Tools for Projects

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Last updated January 8, 2024

The best wood router for a project depends on what it needs to do. Wood routers are a great tool for making cutouts, duplicates from a pattern, sharp edges, cut joints, decorative surface cuts and more.
Read on to find out about the types of routers, router bits and router tables. Find out what you need to know to choose the best wood router for your next woodworking project.

Safety Tip: When operating any type of wood router, wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully.

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Table of Contents

  1. Router Tool Basics

  2. Plunge Router

  3. Fixed Base Routers

  4. Power, Capacity and Features

  5. Router Tables

  6. Router Bits