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Top Router Accessories

It’s more or less a given that the router is one of the most useful tools in the shop. It can be used for everything from joinery to creating decorative profiles. And because of its universal appeal, all sorts of accessories have been invented for the router over the years.

Some of these greatly expand the usefulness of this tool, while others are less essential. Here’s a look at some of the router accessories that we feel are on the “must-have” list.

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If you look at the wide assortment of router bits available in catalogs or online, it’s easy to be enticed by all the

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