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One of the most versatile tools that should make and appearance in the modern wood shop is a Craftsman router table. While some tools, both hand and powered, are designed for one specific purpose, experience and creativity teach a woodworker how to utilize those tools in different manners. While it can take years to hone these skills, the quality of the tools helps with the process. A brand like Craftsman performs day in and day with little fan fair and surprisingly little maintenance once the table is set up. This particular tool allows for shaping and forming any type of wood from basic rounding of edges to advanced edging and jointing. Because a quality router table can make quick work of many tasks, they are often indispensable in the wood shop.

Granted, the router table is limited to the types of bits present in the shop. Fortunately, hundreds, if not thousands, of different router bits are available made from an assortment of metals. The type of metal used and the size of the bit usually dictate the price. However, one bit can produce several different results by raising or lowering the table or the router itself. A Craftsman router table is equipped with an aluminum tabletop that allows the wood to pass through the cutting head with little resistance. This feature also allows for easy adjustment of the fence to keep cuts clean and consistent. In addition, the bench top models provide means of keeping the entire unit in place with boltholes in the legs. Free standing or full tables feature heavy-duty casters and locking wheels for easily moving the entire assembly around the shop.

Selecting a brand like Craftsman shows a series professional or hobbyist resides in a particular shop. These are tools that can stand up to occasional use or take a consistent pounding from being worked every single day. Since the majority of these units are priced competitively with and without routers included, fitting one under the budget for a workshop is a breeze. With the different uses of a Craftsman router table at their disposal, craftsmen can create some beautiful and functional pieces of furniture or the latest crafts.