How To Use A Router | Ultimate Beginners Tutorial
How To Use A Router | Ultimate Beginners Tutorial
Woodworking lessons with master carpenter Jaime Perkins of the Perkins Builder Brothers. This video is all about how to use a router… It includes setting up the router bit and base, choosing and using the most common types of router bits, and also some common beginner mistakes to avoid! The router used in this video is a Porter-Cable brand, one of the most widely available and used models ever. If you are new to woodworking, this is a must-see video series!
***A few safety notes: Always use I and ear protection when using a router; never wear loose clothing when using a Router; always use two hands to control the router; always make sure the router is turned off before plugging it into a power source; always unplug the router when changing bits; and it’s always a good idea to let the router come to a complete stop before letting go of it.
For those of you wondering about using a router table… that will be another video.
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Thanks!
Awesome tips! Thank you
Great intro!
Awesome, some kinda nice!
this is quality content guys lol.
Great video. I just purchased a router table to do some basic cuts thru some 2×2 pieces. This was very helpful for a novice worker, 👍
Awesome thanks!
I just got a compact router and plan to get an elliptical jig for cutting ovals in 1/8 inch plywood etc. are the constricted routers easier to use ? I still have to get a few bits ( up cut , dados and fine point for some carving I want to try. ) I’m hoping pet won’t be too hard to teach myself. I have a small space to work in just on a Worx Pegasus table.
Great video! I’m in the process of learning the basics about routers so I can buy one and the info here was really helpful. The explanations about bit types was especially useful for me. Thanks!
Great overview with examples. love the hammer cut out. thanks guys. I am coming back to woodworking and that looks really fun.
My good friend bought me a router from Canada I never use a router I see rotor I love router but I can not use a router I’m so happy to see you explain how to use a router I am from Trinidad sir I just want to thank you so much for explaining to me as to how to use a router thank you so much keep up the good work you could be a perfect woodwork teacher
I like to call this guy 10 fingered Jamie.
First time viewer, good info shared! Any content involving router table set-up and use??
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Amazing. I’m making a router table and I need to learn how to do my first plunge cut so I can attach the diy fence. I’m making a giant betta fish breeding rack from acrylic and need all the edges of acrylic to be perfect and the same. Any suggestions for a bit I can use to cut acrylic with my router while it’s in the table?
I’m starting a project this weekend that’s going to require the use of a router. It’s my first time and I feel so much more confident after watching your video!
*I absolutely love this tool!!! The first one was defective and Dewalt replaced **MyBest.Tools** More bulky than the Bosch and Makita corded palm routers I have but worth it. Nice solid base*
I’m just concerned about the weight of it. I just got the 2 1/4 hp dewalt router with fixed and plunge base so I can get the circle and elipse jig for it and do some carving . I have small hands and am quite green with power tools. Only recently learned to use a drill and have gotten used to my Dremel. Only used a router way back when I was in grade 7 when I made a clock in shop class. That was eons ago. Lol. I’m a bit nervous to use it fur the first time . I hope this video will help. Oh and I’ve gotten computable with a rotary sander. Too scared of jig saws to try those .
I thought this video was a tutorial for setting up Wi-Fi 😄
This was great! I’m scared but I’m buying a router.
Love my routers all 13.🤪
His fingernails comment hits different after his accident.
At 5:03…that’s where I have a problem. I have a long board that needs a cut (like an "L" profile) along the entirety of it. What can I use as a guide?
Hey Jamie what brand do you think make the best router bits?
did you just pound a nail through your vinyl siding to hang your sign ? lol
Just got my first router. I’ve heard of them, NEVER seen one in use. Thank you so much for this quick simple video that didn’t go into too much detail but just enough to get me started!!!!!! Here I go!
Thank you, I’m buying my first router soon.
Do you have more router stuff? Very good video..
The accident seemed to discourage people y you didn’t correct it…the hammer sign not a quality task too…for fuel in 🔥 place
I’ve never dared to do the "climb cut", moving the router with the rotation of the bit. It looked unsafe and surprising in the video. Not good to do, but a good reminder.
Thanks for the share and the laugh ☺️
I always leave a little bit of my shaft showing when I’m inserting. Only after making sure it’s finger tight and checking my rim speed😏. Is it me or is this full of innuendo?
You are a fantastic presenter. Please continue to make similar content. I subscribed.
Excellent starter video, finally took the plunge and got my dream tool. If it weren’t for the fantastic subject you were talking about I might have been completely distracted by your gleaming white teeth.
Intro was weird but good overall video
Are routers and the bits ONLY used for wood?
following on you
If I use my router as a planer in a sled, do I have to go only left to right?
Like the tip about the spanner’s!
Is there any downside to using a 1/4 shank bit in a bigger router, mine came with both 1/2 and 1/4 collet?
Many thanks…from a total router newbie!
…Oh, and congrats… 0:15
Excellent Video – One of the best I have ever watched. Thanks
What the heck is "C and C" work?
Very carefully.
I want to straight edge a piece but don’t seem to have a bit big enough for the board?
You guys are awesome
Dude – you are funny.
Loved enjoying the tutotial.
I just found you as I was looking for router info particularly. I have to say that your opening had me hooked already. Thanks for a very understandable video.
I have worked at a woodshop, i have used a router back then, but now my brother bought one and im gonna use it way more 😅
Mine is bolted to a table just like the one that gave birth to the router….lol
I have no idea what to do with it.