Which tool is described as a woodworking edge-finishing tool?

• A. Router
• B. Circular Saw
• C. Sledge Hammer
• D. Wire Brush

Answer: (A)

Shaping and refining the edge of a wood piece to create a smooth, decorative or functional profile is what edge finishing is all about. The router is built for that purpose. With a rotating cutting bit, it can form edge profiles like chamfers, round-overs, beads, ogees, or rabbets, producing clean, consistent edges along boards. It’s versatile: you can guide it along an edge, use templates, or mount it on a table for precise control and repeatable results.

The other tools don’t fit this edge-finishing role. A circular saw mainly makes straight cuts to separate material, not to shape or finish edges. A sledge hammer is a heavy impact tool used for driving or demolition, not for finishing edges. A wire brush cleans, textures, or abrades surfaces but doesn’t provide controlled edge shaping or profiling.