So I made a video of me routing a template and I was hoping to have a few people look at I and give me some pointers on what I could be doing better. It was a fairly simple template, but I want safety to be at the forefront of any instance where I am using my router. If you could, please, take a couple of minutes to watch it over and tell me if you can see anywhere I can improve on technique or safety. I know I could probably use some grip pads or something similar, but the piece I am working on is pretty large and easy to maintain control off (though the piece did jump a couple times as I fed it into the bit, but it wasn't bad).
I placed the video on my Facebook page. It's not great production quality, its the first video I have ever put up publically (my son kept putting his finger into the shot, the nerd). Just scroll down a little to 'Videos', its the only one there. Thanks for any feedback.
Besides the grip pads, you should consider using a "start pin". It will help you control the work piece better and you won't get that jumping that you experienced.
My routing table, unfortunately, did not come with a pin. I saw some info on that a while back, before I bought the table, but I never thought to make my own. I will have to look into it.
I will see about posting the video here. I thought about doing that before, but I grow tired of posting the same thing over and over again in different places....
My routing table, unfortunately, did not come with a pin. I saw some info on that a while back, before I bought the table, but I never thought to make my own. I will have to look into it.
I will see about posting the video here. I thought about doing that before, but I grow tired of posting the same thing over and over again in different places....
starter pin - easy enough to do... pins are covered in the PDF's which I trust you read...
posting - I don't go near FC because I've grown tired/weary of their intrusiveness/BS/lack of privacy and the tons of spam that is forever showing up...
can't go a day w/o getting something that's tagged FC something...
I only hang around there because of family. I got involved with a group of gamers that craft game related items (t shirts with logos, candles (??), necklaces, etc.) and decided to make a page for my wooden swords. It's not making me any money or anything, but it lets me display what I have done or plan on doing. Surprisingly enough I actually got a couple of hits off of my local Craigslist and sold a couple of pieces from that. Its fun to maintain and nice to get input on my finished items.
that's good...
but be advised there are many here that won't touch FC and if you want a wider/higher view count/hits it'd be in your best interest to post the video......
Stick.......I'm a newbie at Facebook. Can you tell me how to be sent any new postings on the Router forums Facebook page when they occur? I "liked" the Router forums facebook page. Do I need to do something else? Thanks.
I had figured the same. Picking up some hearing protection this weekend and need to find a replacement part for my shop vacuum to get it up and running. May just buy a cheapie bucket head vacuum for the moment, though.
Dust control, mask, hearing protection, safety glasses. Four essentials. Starting pin is really cheap and many plates come pre drilled, but with aluminum it is not much of a task to thread a hole yourself. I think you can get a 1/4 x 20 tap at HD for less than 10 bucks, and at least theoretically, you could cut the head off a carriage type bolt with a substantial amount of unthreaded
shank. The pin you get or make depends on the plate. @Stick486
I use Facebook for business primarily, but now and again for family. FB is intrusive, but if it puts tens of thousands of bucks a year in your bank account, it is far less objectionable.
I have mixed feelings about starter pins. While they do make for better control, they also get in the way sometimes. For a big piece like you are doing Paul, I don't use a start pin as I can hold it pretty securely and it's mass means it's not going to jump much.
The other thing I often do if the shape allows for it is to position the fence so the bearing on the bit sticks out a small amount. Then you can push the piece against the fence for a lot more control.
+1 for the safety and dust comments. You might want to investigate downdraft DC since you won't have a fence close by. Here's a commercial example. With your skill level you should easily be able to build something similar. I made a temporary one while I was building my RT and just had the top sitting on two sawhorses. Just a little box that attached to the underside of the table top. Works really well - get's almost all the dust.
I want to thank those of you who have offered your advice on this subject. Safety is a top priority for me, even though I knew and have been planning on buying some hearing protection, but had failed to pick it up before this video was made. I have a bad feeling that its not IF I catch a fingertip or something, but rather WHEN I catch a fingertip or something. I would like to avoid the inevitable for as long as possible. Your a great bunch of guys, and I appreciate your feedback.
Though I haven't made tens of thousands of dollars yet (or even tens of dollars, really) I thoroughly enjoy woodworking and wouldn't give it up unless I absolute couldn't do it anymore. Just talking about it gets me worked up as I plan for the next project. Thanks again!
Thanks, Vince. that does help. Since I don't go onto Facebook very often, will following your procedure also cause a notification to my email inbox that Routerforums has made a facebook post? Thanks.
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