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Had a lengthy conversation with RTR today about his future router strategy and among the many thought we exchanged was the proper use of bits - specifically how much of the shank should be inside the collet, etc. It reminded me of how important KNOWING how to safely operate all this power equipment really is - from bit quality to feed rates.
The use of feather boards on a router table is another perfect storm for injury when they are not fully employed to contain a workpiece. I purchased a pair of miter bar feather boards to go into the table slot to complement the OEM fence feather boards to fully control the feed across the bit. Nothing less should be considered safe for small dimension pieces.
The Grrrrrip TS guide is another case in point. No one should run a TS without one! It facilitates almost any size workpiece from just trimming to ripping with full control.
Just hoping everyone is learning the best and correct ways to operate your tools, including the maintenance they need to operate properly. Takes more time than we normally consider until things start to bind or become inaccurate. That’s the first signal it’s time to give them some attention.
Peace, out...
The use of feather boards on a router table is another perfect storm for injury when they are not fully employed to contain a workpiece. I purchased a pair of miter bar feather boards to go into the table slot to complement the OEM fence feather boards to fully control the feed across the bit. Nothing less should be considered safe for small dimension pieces.
The Grrrrrip TS guide is another case in point. No one should run a TS without one! It facilitates almost any size workpiece from just trimming to ripping with full control.
Just hoping everyone is learning the best and correct ways to operate your tools, including the maintenance they need to operate properly. Takes more time than we normally consider until things start to bind or become inaccurate. That’s the first signal it’s time to give them some attention.
Peace, out...