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Mr Chips · 05-21-2007, 09:23 PM

Hi everyone. I am a new member in here and have been looking around. WOW what a site. I am a retired machinest and decided to continue my learning with wood working. I enjoy making things with my hands. I am lookinv for a router table insert like I saw on router workshop. I have a table that I think I can convert but need the insert. I have a plunge router and a few bits now, but I realize that this will only be a start. I also have a table saw, band saw, jig saw, and several hand tool now. I would like to be able to make small furnature pieces and ornements for the lawn and garden. I would like to hear from anyone who would like to contact me.

**challagan** · 05-22-2007, 05:58 PM

Welcome to the Router Forums Mr. Chips. Hope you enjoy it here!

Corey

**bobj3** · 05-22-2007, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Chips

Hi everyone. I am a new member in here and have been looking around. WOW what a site. I am a retired machinest and decided to continue my learning with wood working. I enjoy making things with my hands. I am lookinv for a router table insert like I saw on router workshop. I have a table that I think I can convert but need the insert. I have a plunge router and a few bits now, but I realize that this will only be a start. I also have a table saw, band saw, jig saw, and several hand tool now. I would like to be able to make small furnature pieces and ornements for the lawn and garden. I would like to hear from anyone who would like to contact me.

Hi Mr. Chips

Here's a link to the table inserts

http://us.oak-park.com/catalogue.html?list=BP--

http://us.oak-park.com/catalogue.html?list=RTA--

http://us.oak-park.com/catalogue.html?list=RTS--

Bj

Dr.Zook · 05-24-2007, 10:17 PM

Welcome to the forums Mr Chips. I know what you mean when you say= continue my learning with wood.working. Working with metal day after day- for 30+ yrs starts to get old. It's nice to work with wood for a change. No .0005 tolerances in woodworking.
Sounds like you have a good start on a shop with the tools you have. Enjoy the forums and don't be a stranger.

**challagan** · 05-24-2007, 10:55 PM

Mr. Chips, I dropped you a Private Message.

Corey

curiousgeorge · 05-25-2007, 12:25 AM

Welcome Mr Chips! You came to the right place to learn. Ask and ye shall receive.

**Mike** · 05-25-2007, 10:41 AM

Mr Chips, welcome to the forums. The most difficult thing for you to adjust to when switching from working with metal to working with wood is the fact that wood moves. There are many brands of mounting plates out there, but the Oak Park Vac-u-plate is the only one that puts your dust collection hose under the table top and out of your way. Remember that fine wood dust is a carcinogen and work safely.

Joe Lyddon · 05-25-2007, 11:47 AM

Mr Chips,

W e l c o m e . . A b o a r d !!

Looks like you're off to a good start!!

kp91 · 05-25-2007, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

Mr Chips, welcome to the forums. The most difficult thing for you to adjust to when switching from working with metal to working with wood is the fact that wood moves....

I don't know, Mike, I think the ability to weld something I cut too short back together and grind it out so it looks like I never made a mistake is a pretty big adjustment to make switching between woodworking and metalworking!

Welcome Mr. Chips, hope that you learn much and share much as well!

Mr Chips · 05-28-2007, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kp91

I don't know, Mike, I think the ability to weld something I cut too short back together and grind it out so it looks like I never made a mistake is a pretty big adjustment to make switching between woodworking and metalworking!

Welcome Mr. Chips, hope that you learn much and share much as well!

I am sure that with all the help you fellows are willing to give I will do ok. The response to my original message has been great.
Thanks guys.
Ron Gritten
(Ron)

05-21-2007, 09:23 PM	#1
Mr Chips Registered User New Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Norway Albert Canada Posts: 4 View Mr Chips's Gallery	Mr Chips Hi everyone. I am a new member in here and have been looking around. WOW what a site. I am a retired machinest and decided to continue my learning with wood working. I enjoy making things with my hands. I am lookinv for a router table insert like I saw on router workshop. I have a table that I think I can convert but need the insert. I have a plunge router and a few bits now, but I realize that this will only be a start. I also have a table saw, band saw, jig saw, and several hand tool now. I would like to be able to make small furnature pieces and ornements for the lawn and garden. I would like to hear from anyone who would like to contact me.
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05-22-2007, 05:58 PM	#2
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,954 View challagan's Gallery	Welcome to the Router Forums Mr. Chips. Hope you enjoy it here! Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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05-24-2007, 10:17 PM	#4
Dr.Zook Official Greeter Supreme Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Lebanon, Ohio "USA" Posts: 4,180 View Dr.Zook's Gallery	Welcome to the forums Mr Chips. I know what you mean when you say= continue my learning with wood.working. Working with metal day after day- for 30+ yrs starts to get old. It's nice to work with wood for a change. No .0005 tolerances in woodworking. Sounds like you have a good start on a shop with the tools you have. Enjoy the forums and don't be a stranger. __________________ Dave the "Doctor" In woodworking there is no scrap, only firewood.
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05-24-2007, 10:55 PM	#5
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,954 View challagan's Gallery	Mr. Chips, I dropped you a Private Message. Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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05-25-2007, 12:25 AM	#6
curiousgeorge Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fort Worth,Texas USA Posts: 1,340 View curiousgeorge's Gallery	Welcome Mr Chips! You came to the right place to learn. Ask and ye shall receive. __________________ George If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem...
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05-25-2007, 10:41 AM	#7
Mike Senior Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Detroit, Michigan USA Posts: 3,090 View Mike's Gallery	Mr Chips, welcome to the forums. The most difficult thing for you to adjust to when switching from working with metal to working with wood is the fact that wood moves. There are many brands of mounting plates out there, but the Oak Park Vac-u-plate is the only one that puts your dust collection hose under the table top and out of your way. Remember that fine wood dust is a carcinogen and work safely. __________________ Mike
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05-25-2007, 11:47 AM	#8
Joe Lyddon Banned Supreme Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Alta Loma, CA USA Posts: 2,168 View Joe Lyddon's Gallery	Mr Chips, W e l c o m e . . A b o a r d !! Looks like you're off to a good start!!
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