Many of these bits are made to help you perform difficult router tasks more easily, but often people are nervous about spending significant money on a bit they don't understand or are not sure will do the job. This series will cover some of those bits, the proper ways to set up and use them and tips for getting the best results.  The Multi Profile Bit is the first in this series.  This is one of the bits that I always keep on hand. It does not get used all that often, but comes in very handy f...

  Butt joints can be used in a lot of different ways to join two boards or panels: edge to edge, end to side, end to edge, etc. To make a simple square or rectangular frame, cabinet, box or drawer using butt joints is very easy. For example, to make a simple picture frame, cut four parts, each with a square end. One opposing pair of sides is cut the same length as the length of the frame. The other pair of sides is cut to the width of the assembly, minus twice the width of the other pair of sides. ...