Clearly demonstrated without fancy editing, distracting music, or other antics so many woodworking videos on RU-vid are full of. This is actually very helpful information that I can use to help me with some bookcases I'm making.
Teaching myself carpentry during the UK Covid-19 lockdown. Got a used router and some wood and time. Respect to the carpenters; this game ain't easy. Thanks for the clear, concise illustration with no wasted words.
I am so grateful for your videos, esp as a female with little experience of woodworking. I love to build things and restore furniture. You explained this so well. I don't have to buy a scary and pricey dado blade, a new insert, and create stop blocks and fence jigs. I can just use my handheld router to make this with a bit I probably already have. A new bit is $30, much cheaper than the dado setup. I don't have a router table, so knowing I can use a handheld, is invaluable information. So very happy to have seen this. I have to make some drawers for a salvaged old Japanese ironing board console, to turn it into drawers with extensions instead of open shelves. Thank you!!! Thank you also for getting straight to the point, and NO MUSIC!!! What joy for my ears.
The video is spot on, great explanation and demonstration of making the cuts. Reviewing basics and I can route rabbit cuts for my Down Draft Table. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise.
Very clear and concise explanation. A point to add is that if you want to cut a rabbet across the end of a long board, it is easiest to use a portable router, with a jig as Craig describes here. That way, you run the tool across the board, rather than running the board across the tool [or blade]. For long boards it is harder to keep the joint straight due to the length of the board. In any case this is a really notable demonstration video. Thanks.
My question is, I keep hearing to only cut about 3mm or 1/8 inch with each pass, but you've cut wide and deep in one pass. Can you clarify - is it router but quality? Thanks
I learned a lot from your video about rabbets. I made the jig but I have a question. How do you set the depth of the router bit with the plunge router and using the jig ie for your 3/4" piece of plywood? thanks
I think I understand your question. The router can be adjusted to cut lower or higher. This makes the bit go up or down as you need within the limits of that bit size. Typically rabbets are a channel that goes halfway down the thickness of a board. So for 3/4" piece you would adjust to that length. Test on a piece of scrap. To find the middle halfway point, mark it, or router one side slightly then router the opposite side same spot till you have a thin piece remaining and that is almost halfway point. What you need to see is how to use a router or how to set depth on a router. I have a router too, but don't use it much. What I do to save time, is to make some key points on a sheet after watching a video, also put name of video on the sheet, then file it in a folder in my garage, marked 'How To'. I look up the router page before using and presto! All tips handy, including how to change bits, adjust depth, etc. I also mark my bits - take a photo enlarged, print that out, and mark on that page directly and file it. Works well for all tools, since as a part time DIYer I forget how to use a tool sometimes. Normal for non-professionals. Nice to see another female here!
