This is one of the best videos for router use simple and on point. I just bought a router just like your small one and finally I don't need to sand down edges I just passed them with the router. My final sanding now is just to finish the surface not to take down material. Thanks.
I feel the same way about mine. How silly it was for me to be sanding those edges by hand to get a good roundover. Now the router just passes right over and has perfect edges in seconds
Very informative! Exactly what my wife and I need as novice woodworkers. As non-native English speakers, we have a little trouble keeping up with your pace, but we look at your videos several times. Thanks!
Couldn’t find how to change my bit. I’m a newbie on the router. You’re the only one on here that actually showed me how to do that. I couldn’t figure out how to adjust the depth either! I now am ready to go! I appreciate the quick overview!!
Awesome video! Paying attention to the wood grain is very, very important. Sometimes the router will just launch if you hit a bad spot. Be careful guys, always look where you're cutting before doing it!
It's unbelievable how many other drawn out and lengthy videos I had to go through to finally find this video which explains (and perfectly shows) the basic technique, well summarized, for all routers. No blahhh blahh this....blahhh blahhh that. Great camera angle. Thanks for the ABC's, before all the other stuff!
Finally a video that actually shows how a router works! I search "how does a router work, and 3 videos in I found you. Thanks so much! I thought routers were way more complex, but they're not when you find this guy. I'm working on tables from pallet wood at age 14(almost), so I have to use cheap things. My plan is to make and sell tables, hopefully build sort of a shed(from pallets, and materials that you can't find for free which would be bought from table money), and move on to more high quality materials from stores alongside with a wider variety of tools, and make furniture during the summer, then sell it while I'm in school, so I can make a bit of money, hopefully plenty. I enjoy woodworking, so I decided I would go that route to get my family out of poverty. My dad isn't in the same as me and my mom because he did bad things, so we're surviving on food stamps... And it sucks. Again thank you so much, it helps a lot finding videos that make it easy, so thank you, thank you, thank you. God bless. 🙏✝️❤
Thankyou! Ive always struggled with routers, and i truly believe using this tool can unlock a lot more potential in my custom work. Last time i used one I believe i didnt set the depth correctly and also didnt make multiple passes making the tool eat too much. Gonna try it again!
All of my wood projects (tables and stands) have top pieces with squared off edges (90 degrees). I couldn't wait to get a router and start making some nicer looking projects. Thanks for your video, it's given me the confidence I need to start using my new router.
Great introduction of how to use Routers. Before watching this Video wasnt sure at all what to look for before buying one. Now I am more clear and informed looking for one. Thank you Mate.
Thank you! I'm 50+ and impulsively bought a router off the marketplace. 😂 Thank you for your teachings! I'm feeling invincible now! 💪 I'm teaching myself wood working and my impulse was spot on! This is an awesome tool! Thanks again! ❤️
It is an awesome tool! If you like my style of teaching you might also really like my beginner online router course. Check it out here if you want. bit.ly/3DcIeE3 Happy New year!
thank you for the instruction. I just recently or the the bit goes either clockwisechased a router and after having a disasterous time with it, I turned to youtube. I've watched numerous video on the basics of routers--they all make it complicated with rules like placing your up in a hitch hiking position--instead of saying the left right methode for the inside or outside, etc. Yours was simple, straight to the point--no BS otheer wordly things to remember!
I was looking for an easy explanation on how to use a router, since I will be using one in my next project and came across you video, very good explanation, short, to the point and covering all the important points, thank you. I’ve subscribed and will be viewing all the videos posted, I’m sure I will learn new tricks and skills.
Glad it was helpful! I do have a hand-held routers course coming up soon which will cover these topics and more. If you want to be notified when it launches check out this link --> bit.ly/2I8vT9k
Thank you! I just read an instruction manual and was fuzzy with the understanding on how to put a bit, how to use it. But this demonstration made it so much clear.
Engineer? I can listen to your lectures all day long and never get bored. You are the second best; I am the first of course! : ) thanks for the great videos
I retire in a years time and am starting to look at woodworking as a hobby,my profession is a far cry from this,i do home maintenance with ease but want to dabble in this,i find the router an interesting tool,thanks for the video.
I did the router course that Josh has produced. So informative and easy to understand plus he was so good at getting back to me with all the questions I had. Highly recommended for a newbie like me. I want to do any other courses of his that I can find also. Thanks Josh.
I just purchased a used porter cable 690 series router. Excellent video, thanks for being knowledgeable, easy to understand , and allowing me to have a base line to start. Well done sir.,
Thank you so much. Thank you for the CLOSE UPS of everything. For someone like me who is just starting, what may be so obvious to router users, is NOT always obvious to we beginners. Nice video, thank you so much!
If you're interested, I do have a beginners hand-held routers course coming out soon. If you want to be notified when it launches check out this link --> bit.ly/2I8vT9k
If you're interested, I do have a beginners hand-held routers course coming out very soon. If you want to be notified when it launches check out this link --> bit.ly/2I8vT9k
You are so welcome. If you like my style of teaching you might also really like my beginner online router course. Check it out here if you want. bit.ly/3DcIeE3
After having watched many videos on carpentry in RU-vid I have found that the router is a very versatile tool. I wanted to suggest the guys to make an introduction to it. Here I've found one! Thank you! Can you make another video to show what can be achieved with a router? A beginner cannot imagine it as I've not imagined that there can be a router.
You know what sad the fact that poor the cable stopped selling one of the best selling router tables made out of all metal (except the fence "face", which is wood)
Hello, thank you for explaining all the steps and the half inch v quarter inch bits and types of routers and push technique. This was clear and helpful and too the point. One request would be if we could please see the end result. Otherwise a really great video. Thank you from UK. Subbed and liked.
I’m an apprentice carpenter for a small company and they are so rude. Whenever I ask I question they say “figure it out” “I don’t have time to show you” “ you should know already from watching us” .. is this normal behavior? You explained very well and in such little time, thank you!
I'm sorry you are having to deal with guys like that! No, that's not right. Do you have an option to find another apprenticeship somewhere else? You need anything, just let me know!
You are so welcome. If you like my style of teaching you might also really like my beginner online router course. Check it out here if you want. bit.ly/3DcIeE3
You are so welcome. If you like my style of teaching you might also really like my beginner online router course. Check it out here if you want. bit.ly/3DcIeE3
I have Milwaukee m18 fuel router. It is a covertable router comes with a fixed base but has a plunge base available. I’d stick to small to medium bits with that router. I made the mistake of running it at 31,000 rpms with a 3/8th inch beading bit, luckily I didn’t kill the router bit because it’s a Freud. But I took 5 hours of useful life out of it from 30 minutes of use. I would tone it down to 18,000 rpms next time. I can tell the speed by pitch, middle C# = 16,000 rpm, G# 24,000 rpm, B 28,000 rpm, High C = 31,000 rpms.
I think it would be useful if you also included how to set up the depth guage using the three pins both on a freehand router and under a router table. Otherwise, very clear and easy to understand.
Yes, I used a router mat. If you like my style of teaching and you want to learn more about routers, check out my beginner router course. bit.ly/3DcIeE3
Oh man. I was doing it roght and wrong at the same time. I got the one you can adjust in real time as my first router. The thing is, I was attempting tonmake and exact copy of a pre-cutted board and tried to do so by looking from a top-down view and couldn’t tell if the router was tilting. I did my best to keep it straight. I never thought of using one hand to hold the grip and the other to hold the lower side of the router to keep it as straight as possible. I messed up my first copy. But that’s how I learn. Next time, I’ll de better. Thank you for those good tips.
If your interested, I do have a beginners hand-held routers course coming out soon. If you want to be notified when it launches check out this link --> bit.ly/2I8vT9k
@@TrainingHandsAcademy I just signed up and joined the community! Awesome to hear that you are a fellow believer! I grew up without a father, so I am trying to learn all that I missed out on by not having someone to teach me! Your videos have been a huge help in helping me understanding the basics!
@@MattJMT I did see your sign-up come through. I'm here to help out in any way I can so don't hesitate to reach out. I'm also a pretty good prayer warrior if you need that too! Talk soon.
You are so welcome. If you like my style of teaching you might also really like my new beginner online router course. Check it out here if you want. bit.ly/3DcIeE3
Glad it was helpful! If you're interested, I do have a beginners hand-held routers course coming out soon. If you want to be notified when it launches check out this link --> bit.ly/2I8vT9k
I just got my new Bosch Palm router, I'm exicited as hell, this video was very helpful,, but my finish is not as perfect as i extpected it to be,, I guess I need to practice more.. Thank you bro!!
Great to hear! If your interested, I do have a beginners hand-held routers course coming out soon. If you want to be notified when it launches check out this link --> bit.ly/2I8vT9k
Thanks Chopper! If you have questions/need help please don't hesitate to ask me here or on Instagram (if you want to share videos or pictures with me). Also, if you like my teaching style you may also like my new beginner router course. bit.ly/3DcIeE3
Loved this video, being a woman and never have touched a router I wished your video had gone a bit more in dummy detail. I have no clue what each type of bit does and I'd like to actually see you use the smaller router maybe on a small project. But your overview was great ...thanks. Going to have a go at it tomorrow.
You are so welcome. If you like my style of teaching you might also really like my new beginner online router course. Check it out here if you want. bit.ly/3DcIeE3
Thanks for the important easy to watch information. I am going to use my router for the first time and I came to right place. You got yourself a new sub. Cheers from Brazil
You are so welcome. If you like my style of teaching you might also really like my beginner online router course. Check it out here if you want. bit.ly/3DcIeE3
Thanks for watching! If you like my style of teaching you might also really like my new beginner online router course. Check it out here if you want. bit.ly/3DcIeE3