How To Use A Router Woodworking

The first thing to do before you start using a wood router is to loosen the collet by turning the collet nut anticlockwise and insert the straight bit or other router bits that youll be using.

How to use a router woodworking. The correct sequence for routing all four edges of a board is to start on the end grain then cut long grain end grain and long grain. You clamp the tail board into the template and then use a dovetail router bit to cut the tails. When using a router always make sure you feed your router from left to right this will make sure the blade of the cutter makes correct contact with the wood being machined.

Straight bit to mill dadoes to receive solid 34-in. Figure out the cut-speed and amount of wood to remove with each pass. Using the wood router is not hard.

Close-up of dado bit. The cutting tool shaves away bits of material as it passes along the workpiece. Once youre comfortable with the tool use it to finish your woodworking.

The shaving away of material paves the way to model or sculpt a workpiece of your design. Plywood is actually slightly thinner. Once you do that you will find that you will be able to control the router entirely in a while.

When routing the inside edge of a frame move in a clockwise direction Photo 10. You need to remember that a wood router is a power tool so before you insert the bit make sure it is unplugged. Router bits have different varieties that have a specific use.

Also dont forget to follow all necessary safety instructions included with your wood router unit to prevent accidental injury. Gather Materials and Safety Equipment. Next install the pin board into the template and use a straight router bit to cut the pins.