I am a novice woodworker without much practical experience. I have some tools and do the best I can when I need to. I have picked up a couple of routers and a table to mount one but really do not know what I am doing to even start some projects.
So here I am with some equipment and very eager to learn how to use it for some generally basic projects. Yesterday I realized I don't even understand the correct way to use some bits. I have watched endless You Tube videos and learned some safety tips along with very general concepts.
At this time I want to make some bee boxes for my sideline beekeeping hobby. Most boxes are made with box or finger joints along with a rabbet on each inside edge of the box to support frames where the bees build comb.
So are there any basic and thorough tutorials I can access to learn more? I am not afraid to try new projects as long as I can be safe and see some progress. Let me know what you think and feel free to give it to me straight. I am 70 years old and can handle honest and constructive advice.
Here are pictures of my two routers and some bits. The Craftsman is the one mounted to a Craftsman table and the Porter Cable I have not used yet.
Thanks in advance
So here I am with some equipment and very eager to learn how to use it for some generally basic projects. Yesterday I realized I don't even understand the correct way to use some bits. I have watched endless You Tube videos and learned some safety tips along with very general concepts.
At this time I want to make some bee boxes for my sideline beekeeping hobby. Most boxes are made with box or finger joints along with a rabbet on each inside edge of the box to support frames where the bees build comb.
So are there any basic and thorough tutorials I can access to learn more? I am not afraid to try new projects as long as I can be safe and see some progress. Let me know what you think and feel free to give it to me straight. I am 70 years old and can handle honest and constructive advice.
Here are pictures of my two routers and some bits. The Craftsman is the one mounted to a Craftsman table and the Porter Cable I have not used yet.
Thanks in advance

