Beginner's Guide to the Router: Basic Jigs with Bonus Projects for the Most Versatile Tool in Your Shop, 10 Jig Projects - Splining Jig, Trim Router Sled, 90-Degree Side Guide, and More - Softcover

Newman, Logan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1497105307 ISBN 13: 9781497105300

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing, 2026

Synopsis

Learn the secrets of the most versatile tool in your shop!

• 100+ tips for getting the most out of your router in one compact, accessible guide
• 10 jig projects and patterns including a splining jig, trim router sled, keyhole slot, no-hold circle jig, and a 90-degree side guide
• Detailed overviews of router types, cuts, and bits through working with templates, jigs, fences, and guides
• For all skill levels, from beginner to advanced, every woodworker will use these step-by-step techniques
• Author Logan Newman is a professional woodworker and high school teacher based in Rochester, NY, and sells both completed wood projects and plans online

Woodworkers of all skill levels will appreciate this easy-to-digest overview of one of the most versatile tools in the entire woodshop!

Quick Tricks for the Router is an essential resource for anyone who loves the problem-solving abilities of the wood router. Within these pages, author Logan Newman will guide you through everything you need to know, from an overview of the router to more than 10 versatile jig projects including the no-hole circle jig.

Adding splines to boxes and picture frames? Creating decorative molding? Installing hidden hinges? Adding breadboard end cuts on smaller projects? There are step-by-step, illustrated techniques for all of these and more, while Newman uses his student-friendly approach to steer you through everything, from best practices to wood grain and safety.

Learn wood troubleshooting philosophy from a master problem-solver with Beginner's Guide to the Router, a must-have for any woodworking enthusiast!

About this title

About the Author

Logan Newman is a Navy veteran and skilled woodworker from Rochester, NY, whose passion for crafting is evident in every piece he creates. As the founder of Newman Specials Woodwork, he has transformed his woodworking hobby into a thriving business, producing custom items ranging from cutting boards to unique furniture. Beyond his workshop, Logan teaches high school students in a vision care program he developed, instructing them on how to make eyeglasses for their classmates. Known for his creative problem-solving and hands-on approach, Logan blends classic woodworking techniques with innovative designs that are both functional and beautiful. He shares his projects and tutorials on his YouTube channel @NewmanSpecialsWoodwork.

Edition details

• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1497105307
• ISBN 13: 9781497105300
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144