Bits and Blades

New and noteworthy staff picks from the 2007 International Builders' Show

A carpenter reveals favorites, and the jigs that make them handyby Jim Chestnut

A slot cutter, a rabbeting bit, and a roundover bit away from handsome transomsby Gary Striegler

by Edward Sprouts

A veteran carpenter surveys the current offerings and tells how he gets the best performance from his planesby Rex Alexander

The proper proportions and long-lasting materials make a structure that looks good and helps ventilate house, barn or shopby Ken Textor

by Tom Law

The new generation of cope-and-stick bits will make frame-and-panel doors on siteby Jud Peake

by Mark White

Tuned and adjusted right, these planes will save time and improve your workby Scott Wynn

Using site-built jigs, bearing-guided bits and a router table to make precise cuts in woodby Jud Peake

by Eric Urani

by Samuel M. Hoagland

by Mark Quigley

Knowing the basic bits and how to guide the router will help you get the most from this versatile tool on site and in the shopby Craig Savage

by Angelo Margolis