I haven't used a router in 40 years. Since I made our kitchen cabinet doors. I bought a Large Wen router 3 years ago and last summer picked up an older Craftsman mid-size router at a yard sale with some good bits. I probably will be using them both for the first time this summer on a project that I designed. This rest is an idea I'm going to take seriously. I will be making one for sure. Thanks for the safety insight and this video! A Huge Thumbs Up!!! Take care!
Have you ever been a teacher cause you sure know how to keep my attention and showing us all some shop safety sure is appreciated thanks for your time and work on your videos going to make a few of these
The only place I've ever been a "teacher" is here on RUclips Ron. I don't really think of it as teaching so much as me talking about what I'm making or doing. I appreciate your kind words though. Thanks for tuning in to the show and good luck on your build.
I have made one yrs back, it stands 4 inch high and the hole is 3 1/2 inch. You would be surprised how many times you have the router bit at almost full depth. I also have dowels in the bottom which fall into the dogs
I have a different version of this. It's actually mounted on a wall above me bench and bottom is sealed off so fingers can not into it. I do like this as if I am working in a different area I can safely set my router down. SO I plan on making one of these. Thanks for another great video as always. Looking forward to seeing future shows.
I like the sounds of your version as well Wayne and I'm glad that you found this one useful. Good luck on your build and thanks for tuning in to the show.
Kenny …. Playing catch up again 😞. Have to admit, I should have done something like this years ago. Years ago when I was working as a finish carpenter and then through the years as a hobby woodworker I’ve laid my routers on their sides hundreds of times!! No more of that after your video 🤠
I think we are all guilty of doing that Randy. I hope your router rest helps prevent doing it again. Good luck on your project and thanks for tuning in.
Kenny, I plead guilty!! Can’t tell you how often I have set my router to rest on the top…. Great little project to add a bit of safety in the shop. Think I will be making on of these. Thanks
I think we are all guilty as charged for doing that Paul. The solution for it is simple though and I hope you do make one for your messy shop. Although, you may not be able to find it in the mess, at least you will still have one.......somewhere. LOL. Thanks for tuning in to the show sir. It is very much appreciated.
Ken, Nice idea. I'll be making mine today. A couple of router heads-up--eyes open. I try to avoid using any 1/4" diameter router bits as much as possible. DO THE MATH. The gripping surface of a 1/4" router bit in it's collet is so minimal. How did I learn experience. Had a bit come loose. Frightening. It's 1/2" bits for me whenever possible. Also found on new collets (had this happen twice on collet sets for identical routers) one needs to examine the edges of the inside and outside slots for burrs which do a real number on bit shafts. I polished mine out by hand using a Dremel 7/32" diameter chain saw sharpening stone, a 5/32" stone would also work well. Use the bottom of a drill bit as a feeler for testing both before and during burr removal.
I use 1/4" bits on a regular basis but they are never bits that will remove a lot of material. Smaller detail bits. All other bits that I use are 1/2" and I couldn't agree with your more that they are the better choice when possible. Thanks for tuning in and for chiming in with your advice and warning about the dangers of routers and not having bits properly secured in their collets. It's appreciated.
I'll make one that clamps to the edge of the bench, as I don't have bench dogs. It's often the simplest things that make work in the shop easier or safer.
Thanks for this interesting video. I would have add two short dowels at the back, in order to “center” the router base on the platform, so the still rotating bit would not be able to touch the edge of the hole. My english il so poor ! JP from France.
That is a great idea Jean-Paul. Those dowels would definitely help to guide the router into the base. Thank you for tuning in to the show and taking the time to leave you comment and idea for the router rest. Good luck on your project.
A Screwdriver what's one of them ha ha ha, i suppose you could use your Drill Driver instead and slowly drill the screw in, then finish off with your Screwdriver. Great idea and build for Router safety. Stay Safe, Barry (ENG)
I will find the beware of dog sign video... but I don’t see it... catching up on your content. Always excited to watch your videos. Is the roughly 24 dollars still worth it for the Lee Valley Small Parts Miter Jig (yellow small parts clamp jig thing) after using it for a few years? The Rockler one felt very cheap and for $70 USD it didn’t seem worth it.
Don't look too hard for the Beware of Dog sign video. Sometimes on the show, I have to rearrange the schedule and the dog sign video got bumped by the obelisk video so that people would have time to build the obelisk for their own gardens before it got too late in the season. The beware of dog sign show doesn't air now until August 26, 2022 so be on the lookout for that. As for the small part jig, it still comes in handy and I have never had a complaint about it. It works perfectly. Of course, if you aren't happy with it, Lee Valley has an excellent return policy. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Still COLD in CANADA. 92 F, 33 C, here in TEXAS. Wish I could send you some of it. Maybe we could trade some, guess you would like some about now. hehe
The show is pre-recorded Karl. This episode was filmed at the beginning of March when it was much colder. It was 38 degrees C here on Monday. A little warmer than it was back in March. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to leave your comment. It's appreciated, as always.
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I haven't used a router in 40 years. Since I made our kitchen cabinet doors. I bought a Large Wen router 3 years ago and last summer picked up an older Craftsman mid-size router at a yard sale with some good bits. I probably will be using them both for the first time this summer on a project that I designed. This rest is an idea I'm going to take seriously. I will be making one for sure. Thanks for the safety insight and this video! A Huge Thumbs Up!!! Take care!
Glad that you found the project to be useful Michael. Good luck on your summer project and your router rest build. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
This is a great idea for my shop. I'm always watching safety because my grandsons like to be in the shop too.
It's quick and easy and a great way to keep the router bit away from harm's reach. Thanks for tuning in Rick. Good luck on your project.
Have you ever been a teacher cause you sure know how to keep my attention and showing us all some shop safety sure is appreciated thanks for your time and work on your videos going to make a few of these
The only place I've ever been a "teacher" is here on RUclips Ron. I don't really think of it as teaching so much as me talking about what I'm making or doing. I appreciate your kind words though. Thanks for tuning in to the show and good luck on your build.
I have made one yrs back, it stands 4 inch high and the hole is 3 1/2 inch. You would be surprised how many times you have the router bit at almost full depth. I also have dowels in the bottom which fall into the dogs
Love the dowel idea Duncan. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for chiming in with your build methods. It is very much appreciated.
I have a different version of this. It's actually mounted on a wall above me bench and bottom is sealed off so fingers can not into it. I do like this as if I am working in a different area I can safely set my router down. SO I plan on making one of these. Thanks for another great video as always. Looking forward to seeing future shows.
I like the sounds of your version as well Wayne and I'm glad that you found this one useful. Good luck on your build and thanks for tuning in to the show.
Yea I’m guilty of setting the router down with the bit sticking up. Cool project, thank you for sharing.
I think we are all guilty of that Randy. Glad that you liked the project. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Kenny …. Playing catch up again 😞. Have to admit, I should have done something like this years ago. Years ago when I was working as a finish carpenter and then through the years as a hobby woodworker I’ve laid my routers on their sides hundreds of times!! No more of that after your video 🤠
I think we are all guilty of doing that Randy. I hope your router rest helps prevent doing it again. Good luck on your project and thanks for tuning in.
Kenny, I plead guilty!! Can’t tell you how often I have set my router to rest on the top…. Great little project to add a bit of safety in the shop. Think I will be making on of these. Thanks
I think we are all guilty as charged for doing that Paul. The solution for it is simple though and I hope you do make one for your messy shop. Although, you may not be able to find it in the mess, at least you will still have one.......somewhere. LOL. Thanks for tuning in to the show sir. It is very much appreciated.
Awesome idea keep them coming ya got this 👍
Glad that you liked it. Thanks for tuning in.
Ken, Nice idea. I'll be making mine today. A couple of router heads-up--eyes open. I try to avoid using any 1/4" diameter router bits as much as possible. DO THE MATH. The gripping surface of a 1/4" router bit in it's collet is so minimal. How did I learn experience. Had a bit come loose. Frightening. It's 1/2" bits for me whenever possible. Also found on new collets (had this happen twice on collet sets for identical routers) one needs to examine the edges of the inside and outside slots for burrs which do a real number on bit shafts. I polished mine out by hand using a Dremel 7/32" diameter chain saw sharpening stone, a 5/32" stone would also work well. Use the bottom of a drill bit as a feeler for testing both before and during burr removal.
I use 1/4" bits on a regular basis but they are never bits that will remove a lot of material. Smaller detail bits. All other bits that I use are 1/2" and I couldn't agree with your more that they are the better choice when possible. Thanks for tuning in and for chiming in with your advice and warning about the dangers of routers and not having bits properly secured in their collets. It's appreciated.
Great idea.
Glad you like it Mark. Thanks for tuning in.
I'll make one that clamps to the edge of the bench, as I don't have bench dogs. It's often the simplest things that make work in the shop easier or safer.
Sounds like a perfect modification to the project to suit your needs Barry. Good luck on your project and thanks for tuning in to the show.
Thanks for this interesting video.
I would have add two short dowels at the back, in order to “center” the router base on the platform, so the still rotating bit would not be able to touch the edge of the hole.
My english il so poor !
JP from France.
That is a great idea Jean-Paul. Those dowels would definitely help to guide the router into the base. Thank you for tuning in to the show and taking the time to leave you comment and idea for the router rest. Good luck on your project.
A Screwdriver what's one of them ha ha ha, i suppose you could use your Drill Driver instead and slowly drill the screw in, then finish off with your Screwdriver.
Great idea and build for Router safety.
Stay Safe,
Barry (ENG)
It's one of them manual tools that most people have forgotten about Barry. LOL. Thanks for tuning in this week and for the chuckle.
I will find the beware of dog sign video... but I don’t see it... catching up on your content. Always excited to watch your videos.
Is the roughly 24 dollars still worth it for the Lee Valley Small Parts Miter Jig (yellow small parts clamp jig thing) after using it for a few years? The Rockler one felt very cheap and for $70 USD it didn’t seem worth it.
Don't look too hard for the Beware of Dog sign video. Sometimes on the show, I have to rearrange the schedule and the dog sign video got bumped by the obelisk video so that people would have time to build the obelisk for their own gardens before it got too late in the season. The beware of dog sign show doesn't air now until August 26, 2022 so be on the lookout for that. As for the small part jig, it still comes in handy and I have never had a complaint about it. It works perfectly. Of course, if you aren't happy with it, Lee Valley has an excellent return policy. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
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Still COLD in CANADA. 92 F, 33 C, here in TEXAS. Wish I could send you some of it. Maybe we could trade some, guess you would like some about now. hehe
The show is pre-recorded Karl. This episode was filmed at the beginning of March when it was much colder. It was 38 degrees C here on Monday. A little warmer than it was back in March. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to leave your comment. It's appreciated, as always.