ROUTERS 101: Pro Tips for Getting Started With Handheld Routers
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- Опубликовано: 28 июн 2024
- In this video we dive into ALL THINGS ROUTERS. We cover all the things you need, the things you don't need. Why purchase certain types of routers and when to use different router setups. I hope this video helps give you a general overview on handheld routers for the professional millwork installer.
Dewalt 20v Compact Router - amzn.to/47ZPheX (Amazon - Earns Commissions)
DEWALT Plunge Base For Compact Router - amzn.to/4bp5tcq (Amazon - Earns Commissions)
Festool OF1400 Router - amzn.to/49h3epW (Amazon - Earns Commissions)
Festool OF1010 Router - amzn.to/3SrCjRm (Amazon - Earns Commissions)
Festool 486058 Edging Plate - amzn.to/3HIJ8Jl (Amazon - Earns Commissions)
Festool 486242 Chip Deflector - amzn.to/3HIbdR6 (Amazon - Earns Commissions)
Dewalt DW618 Router Kit - amzn.to/4bkiHY9 (Amazon - Earns Commissions)
Powertec Universal Compact Router Base Plate - amzn.to/3HKnWTl (Amazon - Earns Commissions)
Powertec Mid Size Universal Router Base Plate - amzn.to/3vZ1bse (Amazon - Earns Commissions)
POWERTEC 71166 Short Shank Guide Bushing and Nut, 5/8-Inch - amzn.to/484ig1f (Amazon - Earns Commissions)
POWERTEC 71222 Router Template Guide Bushing Tall 5/8 O.D. - amzn.to/42mCSRd (Amazon - Earns Commissions)
00:00 - Start
00:10 - Dedicated VS General Use Routers
02:52 - Why So Many Routers???
03:41 - Router Accessory Organization Is Key
04:53 - Router Kits - Great For Site Work
06:08 - Cordless VS Corded Routers
06:58 - ROUTER BASES: Fixed vs Plunge
07:42 - Which Router & Base Should I Use???
10:24 - Plunge Base Router Advantages
13:01 - General Rule for Fixed Base vs Plunge Base
13:48 - Router Collets
14:47 - Router Bit Shanks: 1/4 vs 1/2
16:05 - How to Install a Router Bit
18:34 - Router Base Plates!!!
21:17 - Universal Base Plates & Guide Bushings: GET SOME!!!
22:37 - Guide Bushings: What Not to Do!!!
24:46 - Guide Bushings: What do you actually need???
25:49 - What Router Should You Buy???
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THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!
Dewalt 20v Compact Router - amzn.to/47ZPheX (Amazon - Earns Commissions)
DEWALT Plunge Base For Compact Router - amzn.to/4bp5tcq (Amazon - Earns Commissions)
Festool OF1400 Router - amzn.to/49h3epW (Amazon - Earns Commissions)
Festool OF1010 Router - amzn.to/3SrCjRm (Amazon - Earns Commissions)
Festool 486058 Edging Plate - amzn.to/3HIJ8Jl (Amazon - Earns Commissions)
Festool 486242 Chip Deflector - amzn.to/3HIbdR6 (Amazon - Earns Commissions)
Dewalt DW618 Router Kit - amzn.to/4bkiHY9 (Amazon - Earns Commissions)
Powertec Universal Compact Router Base Plate - amzn.to/3HKnWTl (Amazon - Earns Commissions)
Powertec Mid Size Universal Router Base Plate - amzn.to/3vZ1bse (Amazon - Earns Commissions)
POWERTEC 71166 Short Shank Guide Bushing and Nut, 5/8-Inch - amzn.to/484ig1f (Amazon - Earns Commissions)
POWERTEC 71222 Router Template Guide Bushing Tall 5/8 O.D. - amzn.to/42mCSRd (Amazon - Earns Commissions)
I've been doing this for about 35 years now and as time goes on I've been dedicating routers to certain task more and more. You are absolutely correct. It will save you time and money. Don't pay attention to those who are making the crappy comments about how many routers you have. They obviously don't have a clue. Keep doing what your doing Spencer.
Unintended consequences, now when my wife says I have too many tools (even though I make money with them) I can point her to this video!
LOL ~ you'll only be able to use it once!
I have never seen so many routers in one place.
@@rowankeltizar5961 well... once, but I was in a data center...
My lady has way to much makeup, hopefully she's not making money with it😂
Spencer, 40 years ago I worked for a custom cabinet shop and we had over 35 routers set up for dedicated uses. The time we saved not changing bits all the time was tremendous. Just ignore the idiots that don't know what their talking about, and keep up the good work.
Exactly.... The set-up time is tedious.... dedicated is absolutely the way to go as a professional.
100% agree . I can only carry so many routers on the truck but i do carry dedicated 1/8 ,3/16 ,and 1/4" roundovers . Love seeing all yours ,gives me more ideas
A great point to make for suggesting routers would be, make sure it has lights. The more, the better. Extremely helpful.
You have me beat Spencer, I only have 11. 👍👍 Great video.
6 minutes in, we get the family photo. I love it. I have a different business mix, so to speak. But the continuum is the same. Be organized or experience pain - in terms of time loss. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
5/8 guide bushings. Check. Excellent advice & appreciated. Dewalt saws & routers. Check - check. My sole router is a Bosch. It's been good to me.
Nice assortment of routers. Having a dedicated router that is always set up for a roundover or flush trim operation allows one to grab one and use it with confidence without fine tuning the setup every time.
Recently getting more into routers, this is exactly the video I needed to see.
Excellent Spencer. Boy do I wish this had been available when I was getting into routers. Great overview all in one spot.
Good information for the non cabinet makers.
As a trim carpenter and cabinet maker, I had more routers than I could count.
Hobbiests have a hard time understanding that.
Your video helped explained the economic need for a professional to save time setting up for an operation. Mike
As a hobby-ist I get your need for many routers. Save time is the name of the game. For the rest of us its more about conserving resources ($$). 😂
Absolutely!
That’s an awesome setup if you can afford it. I just got my first router, and felt all grown up like a big boy until I saw this video.
I'm with you on the routers, I have 2-3 in the van, In the shop probably have 4-5 set in different machines and router tables, 2-3 trim routers are for laminate tops ,5-6 set up for special jobs that never get changed, and 3-4 extra for one off jobs. I think 2 are cordless.
I am not Bragging about all the routers, but they are worth their weight in gold and time is money in a production setting
Spencer, thank-you for taking so much of your time to provide such an excellent and comprehensive overview. Very helpful, thanks.
Yes, quarter inch bits definitely flex around. Brass guide bushings will eventually get hogged out from bit flex if you're doing a lot of pattern work. I had to switch to steel bushings after I ate up several brass ones.
Just saw Mafell has a corded router with tool-less bit change,and a hollow base plate with dust collection.
1 lever and it ejects the bit.
I currently have 8 routers
Routers and drills are better in multiple dedicated setups.
Bosch 1617 are cheap and available everywhere, however i have 2 of my own,and 3 from customers that need bearings or speed controllers.
As you stated among many of your great points ,sharing motors also = shared parts.
Hi Spencer
On the router bits I have seen a mark like a triangle, which indicates the minimum or limit that you should insert the tool to ensure its firmness, without the need to completely unscrew the chuck.
saludos
Gerardo
nice video thats super informative! A follow up with you using them in common situations would be great. A video kind of like, "now that you have your different routers heres what to do with them"
how to use the guides and what you can do with the bushings and different bits
Yeah, I had to cut one of my bushings to make it shorter so it could be used on the Jamb master lol, but now I know where to buy one 👍🏻
Great video! Love your level of organization. Could you do a video on the different router bits and their uses? Thanks.
Thanks for the tips on guide bushings. You have saved an untold number of woodworkers from flying shrapnel.
I wasn't aware that plastic and brass could marry? The things you learn on woodworking channels. It is a good suggestion though. FYI---Norm Abrams was doing an episode of NYW rebuilding a storage cabinet and the bottom drawers in it were dedicated to his router collection. I think he said he had 20--22 routers at that time and I don't believe cordless routers had been invented yet!! Looks like you could still beat that number. Something to shoot for😂😂😂
I’m not the only finish carpenter with a router fetish. It makes me feel less weird about my love for routers.
Holy routers !!!! 😮 but I can see where you'd want dedicated routers for certain tasks, which certainly saves time and trouble !!!
Great channel. Love the content. Wow. You do have a LOT of routers! Love it.
Thank you thank you, greatly appreciated your insight and advice.
Would like to see more on plunge routing. Particularly with bits that make 2 different cut widths, like the one used for hanging picture frames on nails.
Good vid as always. Let’s get a video of you showing some of the jobs and task that some of those routers can do on some scrap wood or something.
Great video, heaps of information, great job
That was very helpful , as usual, learned alot , appreciate ur honest opinion
Great job, great video - thank you very much!
Thanks for the great video man very very informative
Great info!!! Thanks Spencer…
In my opinion. You can not have too many routers!!! Routers are a must for a professional product!!
Great Video!
I have two routers... Major router envy here.
Another great video Spencer. Thanks! I would be interested in seeing a video on the different templates you've made or use for various routering /mortising task. I've recently invested in some Templaco templates for machining doors onsite and plan on making a couple of specialty ones myself.
A clear and informative video. Only thing lacking is the direction of internal and external routing. Thanks
I cant afford 15 routers like you, that's why I use a quick change router chuck and setting rings. lol Love all your videos.
Awesome vid
👍👍👍.Thank you
dont forget to explain the importance of using a centering cone when using bushings
16:14 As to bit insertion depth, Spencer says, “There's really no point in going deeper than [1/4″].” Not so! The entire length of the bit beneath the collet ("stick-out") is a lever arm, and the shear (I think?) forces on the bit multiply by the distance. It doesn't matter for light cuts, but when you're pushing the capacity of the tool, material, or depth of cut, it certainly can.
I would be interested to learn more about jigs and templates.
Would love to know more about how to use a guide bushing.
A video about using guide bushings
Another great & informative video.Not to take away from this video I notice a Sawstop CTS tables in the background?If so are you going to review it, i would be very interested to hear you're opinion on it.I am currently using the same Dewalt tables you are currently using but have been looking into the Sawstop to replace it.Hopefully that was a little teaser of what's next.Keep up the great review videos.
Yes, review will be coming but I need to come up with an outfeed table first.
I would like to be able to mount Sawstop to the DEWALT stand if possible to make it more portable.
Something on bit speed, size vs. speed might be helpful. And, always confused on how much larger you should make your templates when using a 5/8” bushing.
It would all depend on bit diameter
Large bits need a slower speed 2"diameter bit may run at 10,000 rpm, if the router vibrates it's to fast. If it runs smoothly it's the right speed. Don't buy a single speed router
Could you explain why the 5/8 guide bushing only? Maybe a video on templating and jigs. Trying to do some flush lutron light plates in nickel gap. Its my first time using guide bushings to try and make a template. Thanks for the videos.
It's 5/8ths outside diameter with a 1/2" inside diameter. You can make your template with 5/8ths gaps (plus a hair) so the bushing slides down through it tightly.
You can make wider or narrower cuts with the same bit just using different rub collars. I like Porter cable they have endless sizes
Other than the Festool, do you find dust collection worthwhile on any of your routers? I think one of the Bosch's had a shroud on it
The festool does have great dust collection options both on the shroud and edge guides.
On every job site I"ve been on there were tools with the same orange paint. Were they yours?
Routers and clamps,need l say more .👍🏝️🇨🇦
I found out by accident that a steel bushing held with a brass ring keeps them tight forever. Not sure why.
That's really interesting...
I wasn't sure if this was an entry level class on Routers, or just the number of routers you've got 😅
What do you use for dado and rabbets?
So what does your hand plane collection look like?
Hey Spencer, quick question, why do you only use the 5/8”bushing?
Hi Spencer, wow, what a presentation. Years ago I suggested to Festool to make a trim router with a screw on bit. They came out with the OFK500Q which had a 19mm (three quarter inch) screw on shank. Unfortunatey it did not take off as some of the other of my inspirations, over the last 30 years, have. I thought it was awesome for small round overs to 6mm in my capacity of an occasional wood artist. There was absolutely no chatter and the finish was superb. Did you ever see that router in America? If so, what did you think of it? Here in Australia I got the feeling that salespeople had the idea that the added expense for the unique bit would turn tradesmen off and so they did not sell the chatter proof excellent finish to them. In this youtube you talk about your time as the most important consideration which is why you have so many routers. Would the OFK500Q with its superior performance have been advantageous to you?
I had never seen that setup. Sounds interesting!
Norm Abram once said that you need a router for each bit that you own😁
I don’t hv a wife now? But I am saving this for back up! If I can just cut out the part where it shows you explaining changing bits?
What is your thoughts on the FLEX trim router?
I have not seen it.
I'd like to know about that Milwaukee. Specifically, is it more hassle than it's worth having a battery powered router of that size? If you wanted one universal 1/2" router, would it suffice, or would you rather avoid that and go corded? I have a Bosch 2-1/4hp fixed base I got for a steal for my benchtop router table, and I'm on the Milwaukee platform for my tools, including a palm router with a plunge base. I'm looking at a larger one for hand held use, and batter power is so alluringly portable, but it's expensive and, to me, questionable if you have to use it a lot, to bother with the batteries. What's your opinion, since I see you own one?
If I could only have one midsize router it would definitely have a cord on it.
This video gives the excuse to buy more “ dedicated “ routers
Is the flex trim rather worth the money?
I have not seen it.
Do you use djandle router
You didn’t mention center in the bushing.
You can never have enough tools!
I’m a professional trim carpenter and this guy makes me feel like Homer Simpson making s spice rack lol
If l only had one router it would be a D-Handle base.
D handled
Holy matrimony. 😂😂😂
I’m not buying another tool, I’m not buying another tool, I’m not buying…. Honey where’s my wallet?
The naysayers should be quiet unless they have 250k+ subs on RUclips and run a successful business with employees. You know exactly when to have a dedicated router/bit to save you time for production! Thanks Spencer.
lol, you’re the first person I see who has more routers then I…. I only have 6… Shame on me…. Lol
One further note : the router on the shelf is not wearing out while it's resting.
What router... if corded, brand isn't really an issue, but if your going to have multiple cordless routers, stick to the same battery platform.
You should have one more router than routers.
Boring