Router Basics. Everything You Need To Know. | Woodworking

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  • Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
  • Routers. A woodworking staple. One of the most essential tools any woodworker, hobbyist or professional should consider adding to their shop. In this video, I'm going to take you step by step through what a router is, what sizes they come in, what cuts you can make with them and different ways you can use a router in your shop.
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Комментарии • 21

  • @startmaking1
    @startmaking1 3 месяца назад +2

    The perfect video for someone who is about to buy their first router Alex. And thank you for the table shout out. My favourite router would not be the Makita that I have but actually the Dewalt that you have,.

    • @michaelwillson6847
      @michaelwillson6847 3 месяца назад +1

      That Makita trim you've got m8 is a cracking little bit kit seen it up close in action recently looks wicked

    • @Greyotterstudio
      @Greyotterstudio  3 месяца назад

      Thanks Mark - I have to admit I’m in love with the DeWalt, it’s become my favourite tool within a week and it’s super simple to use.

    • @startmaking1
      @startmaking1 3 месяца назад

      True. It is good. But in do think the dewalt is more user friendly. ​@@michaelwillson6847

  • @MicheleAncis
    @MicheleAncis Месяц назад

    It's interesting hearing you pronounce "router" the (quasi-)american way your British accent... As when I was living there, I remember people saying it different... I needed to google it for confirmation!
    Nice vid btw, thanks for sharing!

    • @Greyotterstudio
      @Greyotterstudio  Месяц назад +1

      Really? It’s how I’ve always pronounced it, how odd! Haha thanks for the kind words :)

  • @juleeleison2686
    @juleeleison2686 2 месяца назад +1

    I just got my first router second-hand, without any instructions and need to learn to use it, so thank you.

    • @Greyotterstudio
      @Greyotterstudio  2 месяца назад

      No problem - I hope it has enough information to get you started. Be safe and remember to always respect the tool!

    • @juleeleison2686
      @juleeleison2686 2 месяца назад

      @@Greyotterstudio Can I send questions if needed? I think mastering the router will be more complex than my other tools. I just wish RUclips had been around when I bought my first house 35 years ago. I'm retired now, and rehabilitating my second house.

    • @Greyotterstudio
      @Greyotterstudio  2 месяца назад

      @@juleeleison2686 You're welcome to ask away although I must stress i'm neither an expert nor an instructor, but I may be able to offer some unofficial guidance from my own experience.

  • @Bluuuz
    @Bluuuz 3 месяца назад +1

    Really nice router ‘101’ guide. There are loads of videos showing routers in use but this one really covers the terminology and basic functions which just aren’t explained elsewhere. Good job.
    I’ve got a trim router, which I used a dovetail bit in to cut a grid into a long straight board. With a couple of dovetail clamps to fit into the newly created slots, I now have the perfect straight edge jig for my table saw, regardless of the size or shape of the wood.
    Couldn’t have done it without the router.

    • @Greyotterstudio
      @Greyotterstudio  3 месяца назад

      Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! That’s a brilliant idea for the straight edge jig - hadn’t thought of that!

  • @michaelwillson6847
    @michaelwillson6847 3 месяца назад

    Nice job m8 that was a proper informative video. Must say routers scare shit out me. I have a cheap supermarket branded one and haven't used it very much mainly because they scare shit out me. The DeWalt trim is probably next tool on my shopping list. Weather I can afford get it as the plunge and trim kit remains be seen but the DeWalt trim or Makita trim I think are both great although will check out the options you've added in description👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @Greyotterstudio
      @Greyotterstudio  3 месяца назад

      My big 1/2” one scares me but I have to admit I feel quite comfortable with the Dewalt and with the plunge attachment it’s just as versatile! Thanks for the comment pal, hope you’re doing well.

    • @michaelwillson6847
      @michaelwillson6847 3 месяца назад

      @@Greyotterstudio doing good mate busy and dreading next week as kids come off on holiday up here after Monday for 7 weeks so that's gonna be fun 😬😬. Must say just looked at the Rutlands 1/4 inch one with the attachments it looks like a decent bit of kit with plenty options for the price. May have to look into that one. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

  • @paulcooper9187
    @paulcooper9187 3 месяца назад

    Nicely balanced view. I use a Triton 1/2" Bench Mounted with a fence ( all home made, see small barn workshop ) for general work, it feels a lot safer that way, adjustments are easily made, and a lot less mistakes. Plus a Katsu 1/4" Trim Router for almost everything else. I got both bases and it works really well, at a very good price. I wish I had got a battery one, but at the time they were unaffordable. I use guide rail attachments for both of them as well, which certainly helps with long cuts like doors. I also made a jig for cutting loose tenons, which is very good. They certainly both scare the hell out of me, but that means they get treated with respect. Amateur DIY user

    • @Greyotterstudio
      @Greyotterstudio  3 месяца назад

      I’ll have to check out small barn workshop! Not heard of them being used to cut out loose tenons before I’ll have to have a look, thanks for sharing!

  • @jh9493
    @jh9493 3 месяца назад

    You learn something new everyday, I always thought a router was a device you use to connect to the internet!! Only kidding, excellent video on buying your first router 👍

    • @Greyotterstudio
      @Greyotterstudio  3 месяца назад +1

      Haha to be fair when I was first looking for a second hand one a while back and typed in “router” on FB Marketplace all I got where internet connectors! 😂

  • @CP23_
    @CP23_ 3 месяца назад

    Super useful video! You can get some awesome router stencils for design work now too! No need for chaotic freehand! 😂

    • @Greyotterstudio
      @Greyotterstudio  3 месяца назад

      That’s very true! Although you can create your own stencils too if you’re looking for something custom!