Best Way To Use A Woodworking Router For Beginners!

[@paulsanabria8977]

I just want to say ...that's a nice piece of trim.. Thanks for the video. The kids in my group will be watching this soon. Will post it on Instagram when we do. Then I'll ask them what they want for the next educational tool video.

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks Paulie we really appreciate it! Keep up the awesome work you’re doing with the children!!

[@paulsanabria8977]

VCG Construction you're contributing as well. It takes a village

[@douglaselliott3002]

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[@elizabethr7249]

As a newbie to using power tools, I wanted to thank you for the way you teach us beginners. You are uplifting, funny, and patient. I often fear hurting myself with powerful tools but you've presented this in a way I feel very confident and excited to begin. Thank you again!!!

[@johnthomas424]

I personally really appreciate you taking your time step-by-step explaining everything and showing the necessary steps especially rounding off the corners.

[@elidames6889]

As someone who is building their first electric guitar, and had no idea about these things, I greatly appreciate this. Also, that smile when you talk about certain tricks reminds me of my old shop teacher. Gratification from teaching, gotta love it.

[@gabechavez678]

Glad this is the first how to router video I watched. I’m a beginner so I didn’t even know what a router does. Thanks for the video

[@suzanne8970]

OK....as a 71 yo woman new to woodworking, I loved your lesson. I really appreciated the safety advice, the helpful tips, the great close up photography and your positive upbeat personality. GREAT video. THANK YOU!

[@VCGConstruction]

Thank you Suzanne we appreciate that!!

[@carleeon5051]

Thanks for taking me to school

[@teresagriffin]

Thank you very much! I am 62 and Learning to router MDF for Epoxy Resin Art and Countertops. I’ve been doing the Stone Coat Epoxy for about 3 years. Now, I want to do my own substrates!

[@snipderdon]

For sure TIGHTEN IT DOWN. I cannot stress that enough lol. As a new woodworker, I used a router for the first time and I almost did what the say in the movie Christmas Story, "you'll shoot your eye out." Thank God it went past my head and not through it. At 27,000 RPM, that thing flew off faster than a jet, hit a few walls and by the time I found the bit, it was bent. Thanks for the video!!

[@captaincoyote1792]

You, my friend, are an exceptional instructor. I’m retired military and retired law enforcement....my experience is that in both of my careers, the best instructors were those that assumed nothing of their class, and taught to the most ignorant student. Since I retired, I’ve developed an interest in woodworking....I had no idea what a “router” was. That said, I recently inherited my wife’s father’s tools (those that his numerous sons and daughters didn’t want). While I didn’t get his router, I did get 20+ quality router bits. I almost took them to Goodwill...but now watching your video, has me thinking seriously about buying a router. I appreciate how you talked “to” -- not “at”-- the camera...you actually reminded me of some of my favorite Officers--especially with those blue “tactical” specs!!! Nice job....Bravo-Zulu on your presentation, AND your on-camera persona! (Now, to talk my wife, who still works, into how I “need” another power tool!!)

[@keithwoodcrest]

Feel the same way about these videos (and routers). Thanks for your service and good luck with your routing!

[@SuperBigsal]

Just recently bought a dewalt fixed/plunge router and I was a bit intimidated about using it but after watching a few videos (to include this one) I feel a lot more confident in using my new router. I will say it is a game changer!!!

[@VCGConstruction]

Awesome Matthew, glad the video is helpful for you!

[@dolly280156]

Thanks. I just bought a router and have never used one before so I really appreciated your video. I am off work due to covid19. Please keep teaching people like me.

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks Dolly, hope you’re well

[@danidaniel1531]

Hey what is The exact name of the machine and how much it costs? Thank you!!

[@dolly280156]

@@danidaniel1531 $129 Canadian. Canadian Tire store in Toronto. It's the stores brand which is maximum.

[@danidaniel1531]

@@dolly280156 thank you so much!!!

[@clydelewis850]

Thanks, this is what I needed. I just bought a Rigid router. I made the mistake as you pointed out of buying the small one and took it back and got the larger one. I'm planning to do a simple shelf using the round over bit. I did a couple of trial runs and still learning.

[@GT_09_Actual]

The place I come to when I need to learn something my father didn't teach me 😂. Appreciate it man

[@61mhall]

Thank you soooo much!!! I’m a beginner woodworker (and Philadelphia born). I can’t wait to play with different router bits.

[@VCGConstruction]

Have fun!

[@reneejohnson8963]

Thanks so much! I have been using a DeWalt palm router for years and now I finally got a Bosch 1617 EVS router and a router table and am working with 4x4's. I appreciate the help with the Bosch!

[@maryyudes4884]

Thanks for the help I started my wood working Business this last year , I have the bigger Bosch Router and smaller router. Thanks for Educating me one how to use very helpful

[@pinkgirlsuzi]

Thanks for the router video. I'm currently turning an acoustic Baby Grand Piano into a Digital one by installing a Digital keyboard into the shell of an early 1900s Baby Grand piano. However, I'm remaking the Fallboard because the Digital Keyboard is deeper than the original keyboard so the old Fallboard doesn't fit. Anyway, I'm no carpenter but I am able to pull things off sometimes. Your video is going to help me as I wanted to round over the front edge of my Fallboard. I'm hoping to learn how to use the router for more things as well. I may not be a newby to power tools but I still learn more with every project I do. Thank you again. Having professionals like you who are willing to help those of us who want to learn how to diy is such an awesome thing and so generous of you to share your knowledge and skill.

[@g2DN2aTYHzNsVR6o]

I've never used a router before, and wanted to watch some how-tos on them before I buy one for a project. This is the best video I've seen. This guy is a natural teacher, anticipating each question and answering it before it comes up, showing things multiple times... Great video!

[@dtwistrewind7361]

I know plenty of people that were scared off of routers as they were never shown how to use it, the first time it pulled them across the wood they gave up, all due to running in the wrong direction, it's sad really as routers are so versatile and because of that well worth the investment.

[@VCGConstruction]

I agree, just need someone to show them!!

[@CaptRich-bi3gp]

Hadn't run a router in oh probably 30 years thought a refresher might be in order. Didn't really pick up anything new but really appreciate and enjoyed your delivery/teaching style. The kind of guy I could hang out, throw back some cold ones and hash out project ideas. Thanx bud. 👍

[@agwbcfjc2]

I have never used a router before. This video was very helpful. You have taken some of the mystery out of using this tool. Now I am ready to buy one and start experimenting. Thank you!

[@VCGConstruction]

Awesome, glad it is helpful!

[@kermitefrog64]

Thank you for the informative video. Wood working is completely new to me but with COVID-19 to keep from going crazy I am picking up new skills. I have never used a router. It was just recently when I picked up a Hitachi 10" table saw and Metabo 12" miter side slide. Recently after looking at a number of KZbin videos I made a 6' high and 5' tall set of storage shelves for the first time and put it together with 16d nails and finally went to 3 1/4 torx screws and it was all made from old fencing material so I ripped the 4x4's to make 2x4's and used the cedar fence boards for the shelves.

[@PuterExpertCustomPrinting]

you explain how to use a router very well you are a very good teacher well done and thank you

[@icespeckledhens]

We had to do all this by hand in the 60's, either with a smoothing plane to take the corner off or a wooden moulding plane, which could be as fancy as you wanted!! Thanks for the video, you covered safety and sensible use of the router to make a simple moilding. Thanks James

[@canisamator7937]

Wow! Thanks! this was really really helpful! I've been wanting so much to get into basic woodworking and have a couple saws & sanders but there's only so much one can do. I have my dads router but after a stroke, it's hard for him to teach me since his speech is limited. He used to make me such cool stuff was I was a teen. I wish I had been interested back then so I could have learned,

[@davidahart2476]

I'm kinda in the same boat, I inherited my parents place after my mom passed, I have a lot of my dads power tools. I'm disabled and just want to build simple things ie birdhouses, bird feeders.

[@zephead69zoo92]

Awesome video. I just bought my first router and watched several videos but they lost me after about 30 seconds;) This video was perfect and it was like a buddy in my garage teaching me.

[@VCGConstruction]

Thank you! We are glad this helped!

[@greggpospiel629]

thanks, great video and tips, I just built my first workbench and just got my first router and jigsaw from the amazon drone LOL, both by Bosch. I'm planning to learn guitar and mandolin building and repair and need all the help I can get. My grandmothers family made musical instruments back in Calabria in the early 1900's, Unfortunately I never got to see any of them but I want to try and carry on the tradition in her memory.

[@feelingquilty1]

Thanks for making this video. I'm the kind of girl that would let go of something with so much power when it vibrated in my hands.. Watching this video helped me feel confident enough to get my router out and see what some of those really cool bits can do. Thanks to your cameraman for getting clear pictures of what the router really does. High Five!!

[@keithwoodcrest]

Boy did I need this video. I’m not necessarily a beginner, but also not necessarily a pro either and am branching out into finer woodworking (versus construction) and haven’t had any hands on experience with a router but am in the market for one. Never understood how the corners get met up like that for that perfect uniform look - and now I do. Been a follower for a while and have been pointed in the direction of a bunch of great deals and now some great info. Thanks, dude! 🤘👍

[@hectorromero9325]

I'm a beginner at routing. I must say this is one of the best on " how to do instructions" I have seen. Keep up the good work my friend.

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks hector we appreciate it!

[@rafaelramos1486]

Outstanding instructional video one of the best I've seen

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks Rafael!!

[@OpenCourse556]

I appreciate the video, I haven't touched a router since shop class 20 years ago and to say I am rusty is and understatement.

[@VCGConstruction]

Glad it’s helpful, thanks!

[@fredzag2452]

Thanks alot . Watching you operate the router made me feel confident and at ease.

[@Grimsthorpe]

I have recently purchased a router. They have always intimidated me, but your video simplified things wonderfully. I have a 2” x 3” x 8’ piece of wood that I want/need to round to make a railing down into my basement. In the past, I would have crudely rounded it with my palm sander, but now? Now I am actually going to take that big brute out of its snug plastic home and give it a whirl. Now my router has both a fixed and a plunge base. I have no idea which I should be using, but will google that before jumping in. Thanks for the really solid video, and yes, I did subscribe. Cheers.

[@justinpennington4722]

Thanks for the video! Have a few years of ground up residential construction, but have always had bought trim installed. Remodeling my own house and wanted to know how to use a router with just jumping into it. No need for me to watch other videos now. Thank you sir. One and done.

[@VCGConstruction]

You got it Justin! Thank you

[@vernspence3243]

I really enjoyed your show on using a router. You did a masterful job on getting the average person to learn how to use the router. Thank you

[@Notcoldwater]

I have recently started woodworking, I really enjoy it. I want round edges on my chair arms and also would like to engrave designs on some of my projects and also to get a professional look.

[@t.dubbya7000]

What a great video! You're thorough but keep it simple. Thank you! I just bought the exact same router and am feeling a bit overwhelmed at the thought of using it.

[@benculp922]

It would be great if you could do more videos like this on how to do things. I know a lot of your viewing audience is more advanced users or professional contractors but these type of videos are golden for people in the DIY crowd like myself who hasn't used a router in more than a decade but would like to get back to doing these types of things

[@BryanHemedinger]

WoW I thought I was the only one wrapping the cord over my shoulder. Excellent procedure Hats of to you!! The cord always got hung up on the floor and my feet stepping on it...

[@pdoell]

Thanks for the video. I have a nice Bosch router that I bought years ago for a project. Think its was a little intimidating the one time I used it. Hoping to break it out to make some of our projects look a little more finished. Sure your video will help.

[@HobbyOrganist]

I have that same router, the kit with the plunge base, great deal! I usually do a light climb cut first, because if you try cutting with the forward direction of the arrow all in one pass you very often can tear a chunk right out if the grain in the board happens to angle towards the edge. Another option is use a larger bearing first, then switch to the smaller bearing and do it in 2 passes if there's any doubt about the grain direction. That bearing people have to make sure will ride on the edge of the board, if it's too low or high there's little to stop it from digging right into the board. Those bearings need to be checked a lot and lubricated, because they DO come apart, the bearings inside are so tiny, that when they wear out or burn up the whole thing comes apart and you might not even notice until your cut edge suddenly starts veering off into the board ruining it, keep them lubed, let the bearing cool between cuts, dont really PUSH hard against it either. The holding screw can also come loose so make sure its TIGHT!

[@HobbyOrganist]

This router has an optional dust collection hood for about $27, connects to a vacuum with a hose

[@sharonaleshire1556]

Yes, thanks so much for this lesson. I have a router that’s been waiting on me to get the courage to begin. I appreciate your tips and the encouragement to get started ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@VCGConstruction]

Thank you Sharon we appreciate that!

[@brendaharrelson4587]

@@VCGConstruction 0ppppllp0l£lllnl

[@crossfitconfessions]

Vince and VCG does some of the BEST videos for beginners and test for tradesmen.

[@Loki_Dokie]

Love your teaching style. Dumb it down while not making anyone feel dumb. Now I need a router 😊 Cheers!

[@ant777able]

Thanks bud👍 just starting wood working, 65 year old Rookie 👍👍

[@mikeroten6894]

ive owned or used pretty much every router made and in my opinion you cant beat that bosch 2 1/4 hp duel base. its the best mix of power and verasatility thanks for the vid great info

[@Mocha69A]

Thanks man. Your a good safe teacher. Haven't worked with router since high school woodworking class

[@rodrigo591ify]

Damnation, it was about time someone knowledgeable about basic router use got up a video on the very basics of such a fine tool. He seems to either remember how he got taught or remember how he would have liked to be taught. Thanks a million Sir. Into the workshop I now go... gonna make me some roundovers.

[@dashcammer4322]

Another beginner tip: In addition to wearing eye protection when running any power tool and many non-powered tools, it's wise to get a pair of electronic earmuffs (like you might use at the indoor pistol range), and wear them when running most power tools. Routers, saws, jointers, and so forth. Unlike dumb muffs or earplugs, you can hear what's going on around you, people talking, etc, so you're less tempted to take them off as often. Much like a finger or an eye, once your hearing goes, you're not getting it back.

[@ratansharma951]

It is not a beginners tip but a human touch! Anytime, a human touch means a lot more than being just a mere technician. Mother Nature's gifts have to be taken care of.

[@Schweigwest]

I have never used a router and your video was very helpful.

[@VCGConstruction]

Awesome!

[@paulperry8614]

Love to see a video on cutting large sheets of plywood the handling and how to secure your work to cut with a circular saw. I am a beginner so I need your clear instructions.

[@teresagriffin]

Thank you! My main interest was to learn depth setting for simple round over. I needed to understand where that bearing is supposed to be set.

[@seanbennett6008]

I love woodwork eversince I did basic woodwork at school but didn’t learn to use any other tools until afterwards due to health and safety. I did work experience at The Doyle Centre which was in Exmouth in Devon only to then be very sadly knocked down by some builders. There I learnt to finally use a drill and even did basic plumbing, Sparex Tractor Parts packaging training. And even gardening, cookery and other things like doing meals like tuna and pasta bake ect. Most of them were disabled there so only the rest of us who were abledly people could use things like drills and other tools.

[@no_handle_required]

I love this guy, it's like watching wise guys working wood.

[@TheJosephPhillips]

Lol I can't believe out of saws, drills, etc, etc.. the router is something I've never picked up before, and within a few days I'm making furniture that is half decent.. next up fender strat style guitar body.. kind of the reason I picked up a router in the first place.. excellent video as always 👍👍

[@jorrba3934]

Thanks a lot. I'm building a bay window seating and needed some simple lessons. I have pretty much have all the tools except a router. I think haveing two different bits would be good enough. 👍

[@BJ-hb4pc]

Good stuff. First time I used my router I went in the wrong direction. Yikes! You give clear and concise instructions. I’ll continue to watch. Thanks!

[@joshuahorne9635]

This tutorial was very helpful for my first run using a router. Thank you!

[@1TomWalker]

I’m a newbie. Your explanation was very helpful. Thanks for going slow and explaining everything as you went along. You’re an entertaining guy as well.

[@ArchWayE]

Thanks for teaching me how to use a router as I am learning to do a round over on my desktop.

[@14tucker]

I hate fighting with the power cord, what I do is put the "knot" in my hip pocket and wrap the cord loosely around my arm (the arm closest to where the cord comes out of the machine I'm using) it is so distracting when the power cord is falling off your shoulder or having it underfoot. Great video, Thanks for sharing.

[@VCGConstruction]

Good advice Mark thank you!!

[@dustin146]

Best router tutorial I've found! Very helpful as I'm making my own trim and I've never used a router before.

[@VCGConstruction]

Glad this helped Dustin!

[@JackKirbyFan]

Vince, great video but a few thoughts. The reason why you loop the cord over your shoulder is to avoid the cord potentially being chewed up by the router - it happened once to me. It's kind of terrifying when your router sparks because the cord got caught. I do that for that reason. Second, you do the direction of the arrow to avoid having the router take off on you. That's incredibly dangerous esp. with 3hp routers. Finally, I always use a test piece instead of the actual piece when I do router work but those are my thoughts.

[@shmackbunz1917]

15:58 "Have FUN!" followed by 2 blinks to signal hes being held hostage and forced to film DIY videos at gunpoint. I'm subscribing just to verify this man doesn't suddenly disappear from future videos.

[@aidamontalvo9855]

Just want to say that I always go to KZbin when I want to learn the safe way to use any manual or electric tool. I thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. I'm still a little scare to use the machine but now with a little know how I'm sure I can master it. Thanks Again.

[@Speedster2707]

I'm a newbie to routing. Still learning. Thanks. I just bought that router, so the vid was spot on.

[@neilstubbs4575]

Very good video. I have routers and a router table that I inherited, that I've never used yet. Didn't know enough about these tools and knew next to nothing about the bits.

[@Jason-kz6pk]

Great video for beginners. cheers

[@paulsworkshop4179]

It's been many years since I used a router. (router table actually, 8th grade shop class) Good tips here. I'm looking forward to trying out some techniques. Great channel!

[@VCGConstruction]

Glad it was helpful!

[@robertjohnredrupp2405]

Very helpful video Sir . Bought a router about two years ago .... yet to use it! Need to use it now and your video is spot on ! Given me the confidence to start ! Cheers 👍

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks Robert glad the video is useful!!

[@danielb7660]

Excellent video. I am handy but my router has never seen the light of day. Thanks! This is going to help me out a lot.

[@KonwTheTrut]

I'm about to get my first router and possibly a table for it. I really appreciate this video.

[@stephenstandirdge6505]

It's nice to have a full-size router, but I have used a trim router to round over the edge of boards for years it has always done the job. But I also have a router table for larger bits like for making cabinet doors.

[@xGojoSatoruu]

Superb instruction video guys!! Just got a router for Christmas and this helped immensely. Ten fold better than the other videos I watched. I’m subscribed and notified of all your vids from now on. Great channel. Keep it up!

[@bahaaradwan7101]

Great demonstration , as a beginner I love it

[@MrPete1x]

Great video thank you. Here in the UK we would never put a cord carrying 240 volts near our body!

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

Thanks brotha Vince. Just picked up a Ridgid Router. Going to try my luck with it today ☕️😎🤙

[@VCGConstruction]

Good luck buddy, it’ll be a breeze!

[@1steelcobra]

You should generally set the speed to the recommended speed for the bit, "turn it all the way up" will wear out your router bits a lot faster because they're overheating.

[@rodw]

Very nicely done !! Thanks Vince and Nick for sharing your thoughts and videos, Rodney P.S. As a newbie to woodworking this was perfect for me I appreciate your time and effort to helping us learn how to make projects like these.

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks Rodney we appreciate it!!

[@JaronPope]

Vince is looking jacked in this video! Thank you for the education brother!

[@tvfrance3667]

Thanks for the relaxed commentary. Appreciate the beginners lesson!

[@stuartwilson3842]

Thank you tons of help just starting out learning a lot from your videos

[@marisacrespin2223]

Thank you so much so knowledgeable I make and sell shelf’s and my dad gave me a router I have never used one but I feel like it will take my shelf’s up a level

[@VCGConstruction]

Awesome Marisa!

[@ccchicken8889]

Now this was big help for a total noob lol. I liked how you explain all the details like how you do something, but also why you do it that way. Thanks and subbed!

[@VCGConstruction]

Thank you chicken! Welcome to the #verycoolgang

[@kampfrau1]

This Texas girl is in love with your accent 😍 doesn't hurt that you are an outstanding teacher as well 👏

[@VCGConstruction]

Thank you for the awesome feedback Mollie! Glad too help you learn!

[@lukes7027]

Hey Cool, thank you for your quick response. I actually did watch the entire video initially and after your message I did go back and watch that specific part a few more times. I think what might be helpful to me and I imagine by extension, to many others as well might really be for another video but one which I really hope you can make. I feel that I could’ve learned so much more about the router operation by knowing how the bit itself actually works and cuts. For example if before you perform the actual demonstration you have the bit out of the chuck and holding it so you can show: this is the part that glides along your piece and this is the part that does the actual cut into the wood and perhaps showing some more intricate bits and demonstrate the cuts they make in kind of a series on router bits and how to make particular jobs easier with the right router bit! Hey, sounds like you could make a nice little series of it and maybe pick up some router bit sponsors. In the meantime I am subscribing to see what else I can absorb from you. I’m retired now with extra time to fill and I always liked making things and fixing or refinishing things. I can’t really afford all the tools I need but I do have a pretty good homeowner collection of tools: table saw, jigsaw, circular saw, drill, hammer drill, dremel, compound mitre saw..... But No Router! Have a Happy New Year! Luke

[@VCGConstruction]

Sounds like a good idea

[@garys8754]

Nicely done. Sensible and easy to understand. Thank you for emphasizing safety and for the over the shoulder power cord tip.

[@johnd-jwear6590]

Awesome vid. I was looking at this router at the local hardware store. Your teaching technique is very good

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks Johnd!!

[@paulperry8614]

Excellent video for me as a beginner thanks for posting.

[@tomtran4431]

On hardwood may be hard to do.Thanks you .You give me great tip.

[@joedance14]

Like and appreciate your experience, knowledge and videos. That said, the verb is to “rout” a workpiece, not to “router” it; likewise, the act is “routing”, not “routering”. Not to be picky or pedantic, but language and correct terminology are important. Thanks.

[@dugan6056]

You had me pinned in your first sentence. Sitting here with a big black and yellow monster in my hands. First steps. Thank you.

[@VCGConstruction]

Thank you Dugan!

[@deldeek]

After watching this now I can’t wait to have some fun with a router and a piece of wood 😀

[@rafaelramos1486]

Great instructional video one of the best i have seen

[@davidkeetz]

I like my dewalt router but man, every time I see those slick wooden handles on that Bosch, It makes me want to trade in.....such a nice visual element to that tool.

[@Jack37771488]

I love this guys videos, it’s like sopranos for woodworking LOL keep them coming guys your videos are awesome

[@anthonybacon7073]

Great video. I got a new router table for Christmas this year. You video is very informative.

[@mikesmag1207]

Thanks you made it look easy and you know what it was I appreciate your help.

[@VCGConstruction]

You're welcome!

[@bujoun76]

Just bought a table saw and the same router. Can't wait to get these bad boys fired up..! Thanks for the video.

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[@eneriquebaptiste2830]

Love your enthusiasm. Going to get a router now. Thx.