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''If you received that introduction before 2020-4-15, it still included the router table part and you only need to make sure you now '''watch both pages for updates.''' And as always: feel free to ask for a refresher whenever anything is not clear anymore!'' | ''If you received that introduction before 2020-4-15, it still included the router table part and you only need to make sure you now '''watch both pages for updates.''' And as always: feel free to ask for a refresher whenever anything is not clear anymore!'' | ||
[[File:Router table feed direction animation.GIF|thumb|right|300 px|proper feed directions for safe '''push cuts''' - click to see an animation!]] | |||
[[File:router table - starting pin.png|thumb|right|300px|a starting pin helps you make sure your workpiece stays in front of the router bit if you can't use a fence!]] | |||
When working on a [[Router Table|router table]], '''additional''' care needs to be taken as the router is turned upside down in a fixed position! | When working on a [[Router Table|router table]], '''additional''' care needs to be taken as the router is turned upside down in a fixed position! | ||
* the workpiece can be grabbed and shot across the room if you attempt a climb cut, '''only do push cuts'''! | * the workpiece can be grabbed and shot across the room if you attempt a climb cut, '''only do push cuts'''! | ||
** '''only feed from right to left when you work in front of the bit!''' | ** '''only feed from right to left when you work in front of the bit!''' | ||
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* Adjust and lock the height of the router | * Adjust and lock the height of the router | ||
* Insert the bit into the router | * Insert the bit into the router | ||
* Tighten the collet through the top of the table | * Tighten the collet (best through the top of the table) | ||
* Turn the router on and off by using the safety switch of the router table | * Turn the router on and off by using the safety switch of the router table | ||
[[Category:Introductions]] | [[Category:Introductions]] | ||
Revision as of 15:07, 1 August 2020
The handheld router introduction is required as a background for this introduction!
If you received that introduction before 2020-4-15, it still included the router table part and you only need to make sure you now watch both pages for updates. And as always: feel free to ask for a refresher whenever anything is not clear anymore!
When working on a router table, additional care needs to be taken as the router is turned upside down in a fixed position!
- the workpiece can be grabbed and shot across the room if you attempt a climb cut, only do push cuts!
- only feed from right to left when you work in front of the bit!
- see schematic for other cases, but make sure you really understand what's going on
- make sure the router table is screwed or clamped to a workbench before turning it on
- keep all body parts at least a hand's width away from the exposed bit (use push blocks if that's not possible)
- use all possible fences, guards, featherboards etc. to secure the workpiece and reduce exposure of the bit
- make use of a starting pin (or similar) when working fenceless with a bearing bit tip #6
Demonstration
The tutor will show you in detail how to:
- Adjust and lock the height of the router
- Insert the bit into the router
- Tighten the collet (best through the top of the table)
- Turn the router on and off by using the safety switch of the router table
