Router Basics, Tips, Tricks and Buying Advice
Router Basics, Tips, Tricks and Buying Advice
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This week’s woodworking skill builder is Router Basics, Tips, Tricks, and Buying Advice.I talk about bit direction, different types of routers, depth adjustments, types of bits, buying bits, tearout, and lots of buying advice from my past experiences.. I really can’t wait to see what you create! Let me know what you’d like to see next. Thanks for watching! Please like, comment and subscribe. Cheers!
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Tools Discussed in Video
Bits and Bits: http://bit.ly/BitsBits USE CODE JKATZMOSES15 for 15% off
Dewalt DW618 Kit: https://amzn.to/34T0UV3
Makita 18v Palm Router: https://amzn.to/36VqI4L
Bosch Colt Palm Router: https://amzn.to/2Q5JiAU
Triton 3 ¼ hp: https://amzn.to/2p4UToV
JessEm Router Lift: https://amzn.to/2NWMexh
Kreg Router Plate for Triton Router for cheap router table: https://amzn.to/2K8fu2T
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Tools I love:
The Katz-Moses Woodworking Apron: https://lddy.no/stir
My Favorite Dozuki Saw: https://lddy.no/stit
My Favorite Ryoba Saw: https://lddy.no/stiv
Marking Gauge: http://amzn.to/2nlXLuQ
Marking Knife: http://amzn.to/2nm39Ok
NEW Suizan Flush Trim Saw: https://lddy.no/stix
Stanley Sweetheart Chisels: http://amzn.to/2mVMTkF
Knew Concepts Fret Saw: http://amzn.to/2FUDbYZ
Dewalt Planer Package: http://amzn.to/2thEf6O
Forrest 10” Combo Blade: http://amzn.to/2Fdaee3
Festool Tape Measure: http://amzn.to/2oS3cjD
Starrett 6” Combination Square: http://amzn.to/2oP3dVw
Woodstock 3 in 1 Shoulder Plane: http://amzn.to/2FgAS1A
Stanley Low Angle Jack Plane: http://amzn.to/2oV4I4O
Dewaxed Shellac Flakes: http://amzn.to/2FeqqYh
Abalone Inlay :https://amzn.to/2rjMTxe
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5 Minute Epoxy: http://amzn.to/2FijsSa
Triton 3 ¼ hp Router (with built in lift and edge guide incl): https://amzn.to/2LBw3Go
Kreg Router Plate: https://amzn.to/2A7oVNC
Triton Bushing Set: https://amzn.to/2A7pSpa
Bosch 1 HP Colt Router Set With Fixed and Plunge Base: https://amzn.to/2mHP1wY
Bosch Edge Guide: https://amzn.to/2uRRKs2
Bosch Bushings Set: https://amzn.to/2JUNRYb
Centering Cone: https://amzn.to/2OjgOAf
MY CNC MACHINES (I highly recommend both)
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Avid CNCs of all shapes and sizes: https://bit.ly/3cdKdqA
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30mm Macro Lens: https://amzn.to/2GJXtTT
15mm Lens: https://amzn.to/2NafUox
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Microphone: https://amzn.to/2IGjKIa
Lav Microphone: https://amzn.to/2Nb8SzY
Gimbal: https://amzn.to/2s9ZV0F
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Tripod: http://amzn.to/2HasNvK
Slider: http://amzn.to/2oNucSd
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Should try the festool router, best ever. But I’m a fan boy of porter cable too
Epic video. Thank you. The most helpful part for me was around 9:00-10:00.
Thank you very informative video
Thank’s for the advice on buying.
I have plenty of Simple Green around for cleaning bike parts, so I was happy to hear that it will also be useful for my new woodworking hobby. Do you need to remove the bearings first though?
Show us what you do in the "production" side of the business! It would be cool to see
Great advice and explanation of how to use plunge base! Thank you!
Great video. Can you do a video like this one but on router tables?
How do i determine the speed of the router?
How do u prevent the collet breaking? Or how often do u replace it? Also how hard do u tighten it around bits?
Totally random, but this guy sounds just like Michael from achievement Hunter
Great video, I use the keyhole bit alot good for making shelves
Best video I’ve seen yet on routing, period. Great job and thank you.
Haha! I think you’re the Kevin Smith of Woodworkers on YouTube. Love it.
Great video thanks, some really useful info – Most of my router bits are 1/2" and the majority have that "K" line to mark the maximum protrusion that the bit can be at in the collet, one thing that you may be able to help with is, how tight should you tighten the collet? I would have thought it is possible to damage the collet if you overtighten, but what is a good "feel" (i.e. without a torque gauge) to get a safe compression? Thanks!
Thanks for the lesson!
Amazing video.
The best advice there is 👍
I love my Bosch 1617 router that’s 2 1/4hp it’s got a micro adjustment in the fixed base that can be used in a router table without needing a lift like the triton
If wanted buying those tools how can I get them , I am from Sierra Leone.
By far the best all round Newbie Router vid I’ve watched and I’ve watched a lot, cheers
I’m surprised at the lack of individual router reviews compared to the infinite number of drill and impact drivers reviews.
This is Jimmy Kimmel’s less famous, but much more interesting brother!
I recently purchased the Bosch MCR32EVSK and it has the built in ability to be adjusted from the both sides; top and bottom. It is a beast for a medium power router and I love the soft start on it. The plunge lever works great and seems robust and the built in trigger in the handle is great. I was initially intimidated by its weight compared to my old, old Porter Cable. My biggest complaint are the plastic dust collection parts (sold separately) they feel cheap and flimsy. My first use was with guide bushings. I picked up the Bosch RA1129 Template Guide Adapter which included the insert for standard, screw on, guide bushings and it worked like a charm and it is tooless. Like I said, dust collection works great but installing the plastic pieces is a real pain.
So there will possibly be a point when you’d need two beefier routers for table and by hand? or do they detach from the table easy enough to just swap back and forth.
obviously it would depend user to user.
Great video, Jonathan. I really needed this.
the triton router is good?
This must’ve been pre Biden, costs are more. I’ve been trying to get into some woodwork but prices are crazy
I know the standard advice with bits is to buy a basic set and see which ones you use the most, then upgrade those. But Have a basic Ryobi set and it doesn’t include spiral up cuts or down cuts; and the bearing for a flush trim is suspect. I am adding the Dewalt to my Christmas list this year to replace my old, underpowered Black & Decker and would lit too out fit with a few high quality bits to start off with so I can do some basic template work and routing, like routing grooves for t-track. I also plan to upgrade shortly after that to get a router table and lift. Do you have a recommendation on the most basic bits that meet most everyday project needs? (I checked Bits & Bits and they don’t have a basic "starter kit." which would be nice. Thanks.
Bill
P.S. Lovin’ your apron.
Excellent info. Thank you
Nice vid. Really helpful
Excellent video , very informative thank you !!!
Great video. I was considering buying the battery powered palm router with the plunge base but after watching this, going with the medium duty. Thanks!
I have a Dewalt DW618 that’s only about a year old and only used as a weekend-warrior. The speed controller quit working. Fortunately it’s still under warranty but that means I’ll need to send it in for repairs and be without a router for probably weeks because Dewalt doesn’t sell the part to consumers. When I Googled this malfunction I found several people who’ve had the same problem, some of them more than once.
Needless to say I’m a bit perturb with Dewalt since this should never happen to a year old tool.
I’m seriously considering the Bosch since it has excellent reviews.
I uh.. Came here for networking. I ended up in tools…
New woodworker and subscriber. Thank you so much to explain routers. Just fixed based router and can’t wait to use it.Much appreciated.
Half inch bits also dissipate heat better, it can reduce bearing burnout.
Great vid. The 3rd router vid I’ve seen, but the only one that answered my questions
Just, thank you.
This is a great video, so much info and advice. I’d have gone for a palm router first but now know to go for a medium router as my first router. Thank you.
Thank you for being my go-to person for tools and knowledge dude! Keep up the awesome work!
Tools Discussed in Video
Bits and Bits: http://bit.ly/BitsBits USE CODE JKATZMOSES15 for 15% off
Dewalt DW618 Kit (my #1): https://amzn.to/34T0UV3
Makita 18v Palm Router: https://amzn.to/36VqI4L
Bosch Colt Palm Router: https://amzn.to/2Q5JiAU
Triton 3 ¼ hp: https://amzn.to/2p4UToV
JessEm Router Lift: https://amzn.to/2NWMexh
Kreg Router Plate for Triton Router for cheap router table: https://amzn.to/2K8fu2T
I’d be interested in seeing an insight into the production side of what you do outside of your videos.
Thanks for your straightforward, helpful advice.
This was so informative thanks so much for doing this video 👍👍👍
Just saw this video after watching a few of your other videos. Thankfully I bought the 2 1/4HP Bosch Fixed/Plunge router kit with the fancy edge guide first time around. My thinking was more along the lines of not wanting to buy the cheapest only to realize I needed more later. Glad I did after watching this!
I’ve been desperately searching router and brass bushings set which is suitable for making various inlay projects. I wonder which is better
great presentation, thanks. straight to the point.
Great video.
Most people on youtube want to sell their skill and showoff. None of them explain detail like you are doing as far as I have seen other videos.
Having recently bought the dewalt DCW604NT cordless router it kind of opened my eyes.
At first I thought I’d only really be using it for chamfering and rounding over edges and never really thought I’d be using a plunge base anytime soon but was I wrong! As I only really have resources for 1 router at the moment I am very glad that mine came with a fixed and plunge base along with several other accessories. I totally understand the use of multiple routers especially the larger routers but doing this just as a hobby and trying to keep my budget and space constraints in check I can’t really justify 2 routers, YET! 😀
Now that I have the router though I keep seeing more opportunities and ideas to use it, although I fear my basic bit set might need expanding 😛