Router Mastery: 15 Essential Skills, Pro Tips & a No-BS Buying Guide

Level up your woodworking with the router. Learn clean edge profiles, flush-trim & template routing, rabbets/dados, mortises, safe feed direction vs. climb cuts, tear-out prevention, bit/RPM matching, collet care, dust control, and when to choose trim, plunge, or table setups—plus smart buying advice that saves money.