Cut Large Arcs & Perfect Dados With Multi-Function Router Base | Part 2 | Woodpeckers Deep Dive 

I am so pleased that Jeff Farris is doing this; because I believe him to be one of THE greatest teachers around. Woodpeckers did a good thing when they used him to do this. I put him in with the likes of Norm Abram (New Yankee Workshop); when it comes to making DIY videos. IE: They do NOT waste time on unending talk. Rather; they get right down to where the "Rubber meets the road" and keeps it interesting. So there is no boring repeats (not to mention unnecessary rhetoric) waiting to "Cut to the chase!". And of course, Jeff is telling us about one of the best woodworking tools in the world. If you have not bought one, you are in for an enjoyable surprise; when you see how awesome they are designed and manufactured; if you do buy one. Promise. Note: I am NOT an employee of Woodpeckers and NO one asked me to brag on "Woodpeckers". I am simply an old man that loves to cut wood. I hope you do too.

Nice tools you make. Nice video too. Keep up the good work.

What is the limit to the maximum number of extender rods that can be used? Is it possible to do a 60” radius?

Loving that even more after part 2 WOW

I'm very excited to get this base!! Great instruction...now I just don't want to wait for my tool to arrive...haha

Good video; you always leave me thinking, "I must have one of those" and my tools are decidedly either Woodpeckers "Red" or Festool "Green". Okay, some DeWalt "Yellow", too. However, I already have other ways to do these operations and I'm out of room in my shop for another redundant tool or jig. If I were in a production shop, yes, this would be a money-maker, but I don't mind cutting just outside the line on my bandsaw and fairing the curve with a spokeshave or making a routing template. Thanks, keep up the great videos.

Wish I could spend a month with this guy...the knowledge would be great.

Is there an attachment or have you considered adding an attachment that would allow you to use the router base with a Festool track, a UJK Progrip clamp or something similar?

One year ago, I commented on this video. And bought it, and I love it. However in review now; I have a problem with this Jig, cutting Dado's. IE: Beginning at time 3:14 it is shown how to use it; when cross cutting a dado. Sorry, I have bought many Woodpeckers; since it came into being. But I would NOT try to use this cutting; a dado on cross wood. I WOULD use Woodpecker's Dado Jig 2019. For there is NO other jig like this; than can cut cross dado's when it comes to safety. And getting a good cut. Because it is too easy to not stay in parallel with long extensions, etc. No disrespect at all. Just saying what I believe.

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Great video as always, Jeff. I love your videos. Can you share what router bit you used to make the profile on the underside of the board? Thanks Jeff. Looking forward to more videos.

Do it in half the time with a band saw and sander. Lots cheaper too.

Do you mind sharing what router bit you used for the dados?

Jeff - What are the dimensions of the multi-point access pad you used in Part 2 of your video? Also, do you make several templates of varying thicknesses depending on the project? Thanks for your great videos!

Hi Jeff My name is Navarro and I would like to know if this router base accepts Porter Cable routers ?

Hello from Austria dear Great woodpeckers thank you for Deleting our Orders from Europe you guys are very great 🤷🏼‍♂️👎🏼 so many people in Europe want your tools too I don't understand why it's a problem to ship that super tools to Europe so I say sorry for my ANGRY BUD I WAS SO HOPEFULLY THAT I BECOME MY T Square and after 4 months waiting and hoping I become NOTHING!!???? I HOPE U GUYS UNDERSTAND ME

Very nice. I just can't stand watching the damage of the table. Is it really necessary?

Excellent work done and the two video on this tool are very nice. The demonstration of the interesting capabilities of the router base is very convincing. This is another very nice and useful tool from Woodpeckers. Congratulations and many thanks with my greetings from France.

Great now I have to add that to my growing list of woodpeckers tools I'm going to get.

Is there a reason you could not use this base to finish the edges without taking the stock to a table router? I would like to see just how much this router base can do, or learn why it cannot do certain things.

Ok, I placed an order for this and a sys1 to store it in. You mentioned you might have a blow molded case the same size as your pen mill comes in 8“ x 12“ available so I can put the pen mandrel in it, were you able to find one? Thx, Chuck

Is there an advised maximum length to which the extensions can go?

Really like your presentation. I just purchased with the 10mm/1/4" rods. I need the 1/4" for my old Craftsman 315,1780. It says I get both sizes. Is that correct?

Poor MFT top. 😢

Excellent videos! Can’t wait to get some of your products. Hard to come by in Calgary.

Love the router base. Hope you make videos on this system.

LOL! --- I almost commented on a serious safety breach (in several of your demos) Every time you you rotated the bit -- by hand -- reaching into the danger zone -- without unplugging the router ? ? ? !!! This is an automatic firing event on most jobs I've worked. !!! DON'T EVER DO IT !!! Then, in this video I saw the disconnected extension cord lying on the floor during your hand adjustment... My Hero! Perhaps mentioning this VITAL safety step will help train the Newbies. It's a No-brainer for experienced craftsmen, but seldom thought of or practiced by people that are learning. Otherwise, your videos are top-notch! Even your terminology is precise. Two thumbs up 👍👍 Your craftsmanship is evident in all you do.., and especially in the set-up/organization of your shop.

I am enjoying this video series even though I have never done any precision woodworking. I had neither the know how or tools to do precision work. This instruction is the best way for me to learn how to use the equipment properly. Thank you!

I have a Makita RP0900. Is this compatible to this jig? Watching both videos, it seems like a big YES. But I'm afraid to be wrong.

Hey, at time 6.22; it's a great trick to make that oval tray. But wouldn't it be better; if one set up the woods; placing it over the end of the table. So, the router's cutter; doesn't damage the table? Just asking.

So, if I were to add a set of 10mm and 5/16" guide rods to my order that already includes the 3/8" rods, I'd be future proofing my set for about $40, correct? Sounds like a wise move, I mean I love my Bosch 1617evspk, but I don't know what the future holds, right?

Hi, Great video and I would order today BUT everything I order from Woodpeckers takes 2-3 months to get so sorry I'll order someones else's product.

A question about the base & guide rods: will one base accommodate different sized guide rods? I am thinking of upgrading my old Porter Cable router to a new Festool router in a year or so. Each router requires a different sized rod. does each need it's own base? PS Love your videos.!

I have already ordered the Multi-Function Router Base with 5/16" rods to fit my Festool router. Is there an attachment, or is one necessary, to use 1/4" rods in my Porter Cable 690 router?

Maybe I'm dense, but I can't see where you get the trammel pins for radius cuts using the MFRB. I just got mine today and I don't see a trammel pin. I search the website and don't see it listed. Can anyone help me out?

Hi Jeff..Great video ..Very informative ....observation..I noticed that the router cut into the the very expensive table top of the set up table.. Is there a way to prevent and achieve the same quality result?? Please advise Thanks

Nice tool and great demo. For simple arcs, though, I’ll stick to a bandsaw or even a jigsaw. The setup is much simpler, though I do agree that the level of precision is a lot more variable depending on the user.

Disappointing to see you cut into the work table surface! Wouldn't it be better to use scrap wood underneath the cheese board (project workpiece) as long as you could still clamp it down?

I am a state certified building trades instructor and a 37 year trades teacher.I own a good number of Woodpecker designed tools. I just want to add one aspect of increasing the size of the router base. When working with solid stock I do not have problems with flatness of my material because I can control that situation. Composite materials are another story. Up here in northern Wisconsin on Lake Superior material is exposed to great variations of temperature and humidity.The problem might be manufacturing, transport, storage, you name it but the ability to procure truly flat plywood material is quite difficult. Cutting cabinet depth dados on a table saw surface and keeping dado depth consistant on non flat material is impossible. A router with a conventional base that follows a straight edge gives me consistent depth. In assembly, this accuracy is what allows me to build square cabinets because I can pull out warp. A large base on a router or table saw will not follow the surface contours as well to give consistent depth. Do I sound frustrated with material? I am. I spend many extra hours dealing with application of straighteners in cabinets to utilize these compromised materials. That said, if material is flat, this base and guide system certainly will give great accuracy and I see the greatest asset being related to duplication of components. Setup time must be worth the effort.

Is it compatible with Milwaukee Compact Router Plunge Base (48-10-5601)?

Is there any problem holding the wood down for the second arc? More particularly, after making the first arc, it appears that you will have very little area between the cut board and the guide board and that the board being cut would have a tendency to move while you cut the second arc. You clearly didn't have a problem with this in the video, but I was wondering if there a hidden trick you were using.

Great vid. When does the new square comes out? And what is it made of?

Will it work with milwaukee m18 compact router ?

Pretty darn awesome.

What size is the platter you were making

Curious if the use of a Bosch router during this session was in reaction to all the negative comments about the high cost Festool router used during session #1. Many routers to choose from.

Did you intentionally rout into your MFT surface off-camera to create a "well" for the router bit to have clearance for the demonstration? Those table tops, like all Festool products, are horrendously expensive!

Very nice, gonna order one. Not sure yet if it'll fit my router base. Hate to see you damaging your MFT top. Why not put something down to protect top, like sacrificial piece of wood or foam insulation board?

It looks absolutely great, but I cringe at $219??? I can buy an entire multi based router kit for that! Talk about sticker shock!