I recently purchased a router and put 1/4 bit into and used it once. I then took the bit out and when I went back to use another bit the collet will not loosen far enough for it to fit anymore. Any help?

Hello guyz, I am new to the industry i work on a 3 axis cnc router for the industry of marble and stone. I have an issue and thought you might help me with. I need a solution to smooth reliefs on the CNC Machine after the relief is engraved. Don't know if i am using a wrong bit type for the...

Hi there, I’m looking into purchasing my first cnc router. At the moment I am looking at the onefinity cnc and the Lead 1515. There isn’t one specific thing I will be doing on the machine, it will be used all around. What are y’all thoughts on these two machines, or do you have other...

i have these motors: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0817T5SRH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 This controller board: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07X3F749R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 And a 24v, 5a power supply. I am using Grblcontrol(Candle_1.1.7...

Has anyone built Matthias Wandel's Screw advance box joint jig or the pantorouter plans?

After two years of use and development I have a new router lift to display. This is like no other router lift. It has two positions to mount the router. Vertical like the rest of the lifts and horizontal for mortise and tenon cuts. Its very accurate and hasn't lost any abilities in over two...

Had resigned myself to having to work with my Triton TRA001 router hand held, but then an RTA300 with stand came up on Gumtree for $250 so I just had to grab it. Problem is, the mounting plate doesn't look like what's in the user manual. Is this an older pre-2000/2002 RTA300? Did the guy...

Hi, Everything is started by making a large canvas frame. Now I have got poisoned with the joy of woodworking. It is time to build my first router table: I just wanted to get your opinion on which brand i should go for router table setup. I am very new to woodworking and have no experience...

Hi, I just wanted to get your opinion on which brand i should go for router table setup. I am very new to woodworking and have no experience whatsoever. I am trying to build a router table with incra positioning system. Since I still have a chance to choose the router that will stay on this...

Barely used Techno CNC LC4896 Router for sale with 3HP Porter Cable Router, PC interface card and cabling. Works perfectly and I will update and add pictures in the next day or so. This is an American-made machine that works very well. It has T-slots in the table and you can add a vacuum and...

Hey Everyone, I'm new to woodworking and router use. I would like as many tips and links to help me get started on router operation. Also I was given my router by my grandfather and I need a manual for it, but the manual is out of print and I can't find it anywhere. Its for a Sears Craftsman...

Hello: I am a retired industrial mechanic . I have 2 rockwell routers . All have 1/4 " collets and i would like to up grade to 1/2" . I have found that the porter cable 6902 1/2" collet and nut is exactly the same fits my rockwell 350 m,so i have this one under control what need to know is...

Hi All, I am in the process of setting up a Fab Lab - based on the MIT model - in Ireland. We are kitting out a workspace with a set of computer controlled equipment and aim to provide services and products for Education, Small Business Incubation and Product Innovation. We already have a CNC...

Thanks for letting me join the forum. I consider myself more handy than an expert (or even amateur) woodworker. Over the years, I've dabbled with making pens, etc. However, I haven't invested in the tools to get more serious. So, I just bought a Bosch 1617EVSPK router. I am working on a router...

As a beginning router user, I want to know how to use a t-bit. Do u first use a strait bit and follow up with the t-bit, or does the bit do it in one pass?

Hi Everyone, I am the custodian (my deceased fathers router) of a Stanley Router, Mod: H258-X1 on Base: 82902. My problem is that there are several attachments (looks like guides) that I have know idea on the fitting / using them. Would anyone be able to assist with providing a copy of...

Hi, I'm Rachele I am new here. I have recently started wood working. I have recently gotten a Delta miter saw and a Craftsman Router. Granted they are all older models but they are in great working order. I have been looking for tips and projects to work on. I am currently working on a...

I am new here and I would like to say a special hello to everyone. I am new to wood working and so far I am loving it. I love it so much I had to evict my baby (my jag.) from the garage so I can play a "wannabe" woodworker. I read a lot on this site because most of my ?s have already been asked...

Hi everyone, first time poster in need of some help or advice! We have a Tekcel V series router, been working fine for years, but just been doing a job which may have been a bit too much for the machine Its machining lots of 10mm x 500mm slots into 19mm oak veneered FR MDF It can cope with...