Comments

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   Jurgen01 | Oct 04, 2018 11:38am | #1

   A nice video series that will be helpful to those with new router tables. Thanks!

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   user-2743958 | Oct 21, 2018 09:48am | #2

   Great Video Bob. I was about to spend a lot of money on a fence. Thanks so much for the information.

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   AlainPilon | Nov 03, 2018 10:36am | #3

   Why not finish the tenons on the router? I dont see how it be longer to put the piece on the side and route them with the same 1/4" setting.

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   JimVisser | Dec 10, 2018 08:15am | #4

   As a new user of the router table, this helps a lot. Thanks!

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   DadTheMetal | Mar 10, 2019 11:05pm | #5

   Very nice series. Learned a few things. Thanks.

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   user-7372382 | Apr 08, 2019 10:11pm | #6

   As a new user also, this will help me a lot. Thank you

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   David263 | May 22, 2019 08:57am | #7

   Thanks! It was a great little video series. I was reminded of a few things, learned some new ones.... and certainly gained some confidence going forward. To me... cutting the mortises is so much better than chopping them out with a chisel (and all the subsequent sharpening) and even better and cleaner than my dedicated mortise machine. I wonder if simply rounding my tenons to match the router made mortise might be easier than trying to square up the mortise?

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   Blue_Rocco | May 29, 2019 08:03pm | #8

   Loved it. I actually watched all the videos. I consider myself an Expert Wood Worker. So, I was surprise I didn't think of some of what was presented. The presentation was very nice and helpful. I use a "Gripper", no connection, for a push stick because they are plastic, and will not damage the bit. They have an sponge surface that will always grip. You can clean them with alcohol. I use them on all my power tools. I plan on adopting some on this information into my shop. Also, It is nice having the videos to go back though every once in a while, to remind you.

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   user-7407984 | May 30, 2019 03:52pm | #9

   This is a GREAT series of videos with the safety and tips described. I don't think Bob had hearing protection - unless it was covered by hair.

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    user-7094404 | Jul 03, 2019 03:50am | #10

    Very nice series of video's. I am wondering a bit about the dust extraction. I am used to attach a dust extraction hose to the back of my fence. Often this is not very useful as the groove is on the underside of the wood. Do you use dust extraction from below the table, or is this something not to worry about?

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    user-7443505 | Jul 19, 2019 02:25pm | #11

    Bob thank you for the video series. Please keep them coming. I like your non nonsense approach and comments.

    From a purely ‘concerned for my fellow woodworker’ mind set they do make prescription safety glasses with side shields. You may want to consider same so that all those who enjoy your videos will ‘see’ the message demonstrated.

    Cheers!

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    DougSeagrim | Apr 04, 2020 01:14pm | #12

    I have a suggestion for the stop blocks when doing the mortises. I have put threaded inserts at the ends so the the adjustment is very precise since I use threaded bolts rather than screws.

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    rwball | Apr 06, 2020 08:08pm | #13

    A machine bolt in a threaded insert can shift, a wood screw tends to be self-locking due to friction until it has been run back and forth a number of times. You cut 0.5" off the end of the block and your screw is threaded into fresh wood.

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    DougSeagrim | Apr 07, 2020 08:24am | #14

    You are correct and I apologize for not adding that I coat the machine bolt threads with a thick lubricant wax which prevents them from moving without using a screwdriver. Works well.

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    user-7768015 | Dec 08, 2020 08:46pm | #15

    This was great. I have used a handheld router for years but recently installed a router in a table. I now have a better understanding of climb cutting and what to look out for. Getting a fuller understanding of tools I use and how to ensure that I'm using them safely is a huge benefit. I'd rather invest in my membership than spend money at the emergency room. Thanks

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    user-7558433 | May 23, 2021 01:13pm | #16

    I'm new to woodworking and have been thinking about getting a table for my portable router... Wow, this changed my thinking... What a great introduction to the router table.

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    mnisly | Jul 08, 2021 08:21am | #17

    Can't imagine why not do a final setup before routing the all the pieces and just doing them once instead of running them through twice.