Router ON/OFF Switch

kolias

Now I can see the need for a second router............

But why Bob & Rick in their videos use one router for both table and handheld operations? If the teachers have this practice, I thought that was the norm

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Nicolas

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Ralph Barker

I can't speak for Bob & Rick, but I would assume their motivation is to show that it's possible to get by with a single router, so as not to set too high of an entry level.

It's just more convenient to have multiples. When doing through dovetails on my PC 4212/4216 jig, for example, I have one router set up and adjusted to do the tails, and another set up for the pins. That way, I can fine-tune the adjustments for a perfect fit once for the project. Neither of these come out of the table, BTW.

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kolias

Yes Ralph I can now see the need for two or more routers

I was looking in your gallery and noticed the nice coping sled you made. Where did you get the two hold down clamps? they are very nice and I would like to buy a set for my sled - not as fancy as your but it does the same job LOL

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Hamlin

Hi Nicolas,

I suggest you re-watch some of the RWS episodes. Bob & Rick use multiple routers.

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kolias

Ken you are right, sorry

They work so fast and efficient it's kind of hard to watch and remember everything.

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Hamlin

Hi Nicolas,

No need to apologize. This is why the OP setup is so simple. The K.I.S.S. rule.

Now, we do need to get back on topic.

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Mike Wingate

For table and bench work I use foot/knee operated switches. I have one on my lathe and as an off switch on the pillar drill. At school, the emergency off switch for the floor mounted pillar drills are mounted at adult head height!

JayL517

I have this old still US Made Black and Decker router.



The switch is in one of the handles. Right side on this pic.

dutchman 46

I don't know if this has been discussed, but a left hander could be in trouble. I am one, and i would hate to get caught in a emergency and have to think about how i must turn off the router. It would lead to serious injuries!

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bobj3

Thanks for the pictures Jay

I forgot all about the coffee maker routers

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