Router Table Essentials

Description A router table adds a LOT to the shop. With the amazingly diverse availability of router bit profiles, there are many things you can do on a router table; from edge profiling to joinery. Thanks to the high rpm of a router motor, the cut quality is great, typically requiring very little sanding. With George Vondriska as your instructor, this class will give you many important tips and fundamentals – helping you to get the most out of your router table. Safety The same attribute that provides great cut quality can make routers intimidating to operate. Typically running at over 20,000 revolutions per minute, things can go wrong quickly if you’re not using a router correctly. This class covers a variety of must-have safety tips including how to properly secure the bit in the collet, determine feed direction, set up for multiple passes, and how to use feather boards and push pads. Buying Advice There are lots of routers available in the marketplace. This class will educate you regarding the best type of router to use in a table, and we’ll look at the advantages router lifts bring to router tables. Maintenance While the router table itself requires little more than good housekeeping, router bits are another story. A dull or dirty bit will be unsafe to use and will cut poorly. We’ll show you how to determine if a bit needs to be sharpened, how to do the sharpening in your own shop, and how to clean a pitch-covered router bit. Techniques Dadoes, rabbets, slot cutting – these are just some woodworking techniques you’ll learn. We’ll show you shortcuts that will make setup easier and more repeatable, so you can reduce setup time and increase accuracy. In addition to the detailed video help you’ll receive, this class provides you with some downloadable resources and helpful information to print and keep.