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[@wittworks]

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[@0j0nn]

can you do a video on the kapex 60? There isn't as much content on it as on the 120 and I love your reviews!

[@darwinboor1300]

Now you have VWS. Vertical Wall Syndrome.

[@wittworks]

Dang it

[@J_Stronsky]

So it's $40 for a sheet of plywood, but $35 for an entire router... what a time to be alive

[@wittworks]

I'm afraid it's far worse. $40 for a QUARTER sheet (2'x4')

[@slartibartfass5729]

And wood is regrowing, routers not. Think about it ...

[@glennmorgan4197]

​@slartibartfass5729 The size of the trees that are used for veneers take decades to grow 😮

[@richardlocke3375]

Wood has government code requirements and inspection. Lots of prices

[@imaginitivity7853]

And factor in Chinese state subsidy propping up their manufacturing industries

[@JohnDlugosz]

I started with a piece of wood clamped to the edge of the bench. But 20 years ago trim routers were almost exclusively for laminate trimming, and I had a full-sized router. Rather than an insert plate, I mounted the router directly to the bottom of the board. I also had a screw hole for a start pin. That was an introduction to what a table-mounted router can do. I designed and built my router table after that. And it's immune from HSS because it slides under my main workbench table. My router has 2 bases. I mounted the fixed base to the table, and use the plunge base for taking it off the table. It's very easy to clamp/unclamp the body into the other base.

[@wittworks]

love that

[@darylcrabb8228]

Maybe you could also make a “blank” router base kit for those of us whose router didn’t make the cut. I wouldn’t mind drilling my own mounting holes 🤔

[@wittworks]

That's a great idea! Done. I already made an option on the page (but will need some time for a photo). Which model do you have?

[@vmoutsop]

Hey, Izzy Swan is going to be pissed he didn't come up with this first.

[@mattmcintire9087]

This is great! I’ve searched in the past for a router base that includes dust collection. That and the Jimmy Pin?! Game changer!

[@wittworks]

Jimmy says thank you

[@michaelrobinson9643]

Witt - I love ingenuity and the bottom mounted panel to make an MFT jig based on your own MFT is a nice move.

[@Gazman299]

Just purchased the trim router base and dust collector. Brilliant! Exactly what I've been searching for. Thank you.

[@wittworks]

Glad I could help!

[@arvidjohansson3120]

Dude, you solved your HSS in the most superfluous manner, filling any horizontal surface with a tracksaw.

[@wittworks]

🥴

[@arvidjohansson3120]

@@wittworks superfluous was the wrong word, awesome is the word I was looking for.

[@aaronblackford981]

Haha

[@jasonhagen]

Great video Drew!! Love the Easter eggs! Keep making great content and products!

[@wittworks]

Thank you 🐣

[@Nachoze70]

Suh-weet innovation. I don't even understand this "routing" and "woodworking" you speak of, but I feel compelled to buy this kit. Here's the rub though - if we all buy this and you are making oodles of manufacturing tycoon money, will you slow your KZbin output?!? That would be a tragedy - we need our regular WittFix!

[@wittworks]

More money will help me hire an in person assistant and editor this improving my output. So you should buy a 10 pack.

[@vmoutsop]

BTW, thanks for the products. They are awesome!

[@wittworks]

Glad you like them!

[@techguy38]

Not to burst your bubble sir but rockler sells that exact piece you’re talking about is one of a kind for trim routers it’s called the “Dust Right Edge-Routing Dust Port” it’s been around for about 4 years

[@wittworks]

I saw it but I think it's only for large routers?

[@techguy38]

@@wittworksit’s for trim routers primarily and even offers tool less attaching. It’s universal and can attach to any router base (or plate) with a 1-1/4” opening.

[@youtubuzr]

@@techguy38 It does mount via an ring you insert through the throat, so it's a bit different. Regardless, I put in my order for the Wittworks one. :)

[@damianrobinson422]

Hahaha

[@JacobLehman-ov4eu]

Great idea, I have a Bosch aluminum router tabletop and I'll do something like this to my miter saw table!

[@kristerlile4627]

This is brilliant, and exactly what I've been looking for. Booking one! Thx.

[@HowYouCanMakeIt]

Drew GREAT video...amazing story teller as always.

[@wittworks]

Thanks!

[@G.I.JeffsWorkbench]

Yep, I didn’t know what HSS was, but darned if I didn’t have a chronic case. Thank you for being persistent in designing a router table for those of us who would sure like, and only occasionally need, one. The dust extraction for a trim router is genius. I own a screw on extractor that fits on top, but it’s not very efficient. I like yours much better. I’m also addicted to your sarcasm & poking fun at “I have skills superior to yours” KZbin “actors” (even though I sometimes still watch them anyway - usually w/ the volume turned way down low). Oh, and how did I combat my HSS? Three words: French Cleat Wall. Let the haters hate, but building shop furniture is a real skills builder IMHO. Sincerely, Another Satisfied Subscriber. BTW, your 3D-printed track saw blade port cover (?) & track end protectors work great. Thanks for designing them.

[@wittworks]

How dare you mute Jason Bent. His ego will never recover.

[@davidmeyer9204]

Very nice my friend. I will be adding this to my collection.

[@WoodworkJourney]

Fantastic, can’t believe how brilliant that dust collection is!

[@wittworks]

thanks

[@minotaur3868]

Dude, your vids, especially this one, are not only simple, informative and easy to understand and follow but also bloody hilarious. Thank you very much for such and awesome vid, buddy

[@wittworks]

I appreciate that!

[@CraigularjJoeWoodworks]

Great video, especially the roll out of your first invention. I’m not a trim-router-size-guy. I got a 3hp plunge makita. But I applaud the ingenuity and ambition

[@wittworks]

Cool, thanks

[@MJLWoodWorks]

I really enjoyed your personal trim router journey, the evolution and iterations of your router bases, HSS table mounted router tops, and how you swung for the fences with pitching your product invention. Honestly, I didn't think this video was going to promote a product however, If I am going to watch a "product based woodworking video" I would rather it be in this vein instead of someone acting as if they believe in a product they had no hand in actually making and/or truly stand behind while wanting to profit from it. You showed us all how struggles in the shop can lead to solutions and how the possibility of those solutions can turn into inventions that can work for others. Good for you Drew!

[@wittworks]

Thanks. I struggled with the pitch. V1 didn't even have a pitch and some friends told me to just be bold and offer it without shame. I love it and believe in it, so why not offer it?

[@MJLWoodWorks]

@@wittworks its and outstanding idea! Keep making!

[@devildog2345]

Amazing idea on the vac attachment. Great vid overall. I love you had the Hooked on Wood T square! Great to see woodworkers supporting each other.

[@wittworks]

Thanks! Bought it as soon as I saw his video. It’s great.

[@stuartkorte1642]

Exactly what I need. Thanks!!!!!

[@wittworks]

Great to hear!

[@fcschoenthal]

Another great video and outstanding new product. Hope you do well with it and I'll probably order one (even though I have the large router table that's covered with stuff). Lots of great tips sprinkled through as well. Appreciate all your doing. - Chris

[@wittworks]

thanks! I hope you defeat HSS

[@fcschoenthal]

I can probably defeat HSS if I could overcome hoarding and buying tools that I don't need .

[@ns_racing]

I use X-Fasten double sided tape. It's specifically made for woodworking and never leaves residue after it's pulled up. Great vid Drew!

[@wittworks]

thanks! I got some a few months back to try out

[@ns_racing]

@@wittworks did you like it? I find it to be very good and not expensive. 3 rolls of 1in is like 20 bucks on Amazon

[@juliusheigl1015]

Awesome video! Loved the story telling you did, showing your design process, some mistakes and all the special details you were thinking about! Great work :)

[@wittworks]

Thanks a bunch!

[@tonyturnswood]

So good! Great innovation there!

[@wittworks]

Glad you like it!

[@EvanDunville]

Well made product!

[@coolabahwoodworking]

Fantastic video Drew. That trim router base is sick! Well done!

[@wittworks]

Glad you like it!

[@bradleytuckwell4881]

Your attention to detail on your products are amazing the slight bend on your dust collection the jimmy holder with that ever so satisfying klick so well done Drew thanks for posting my only wish you’d drop more Content it always a pleasure to watch

[@dorian1370]

Holy moly amazing!

[@Imtheonewholetthedogsout]

Okay got mine ordered can’t wait to get it 👍

[@wittworks]

thanks!

[@mitchellsmith9289]

I may never buy one, but I appreciate all the work you put into them!

[@wittworks]

"Never say never" - Justin Bieber

[@WillLeingang]

That trim router vac attachment is genius

[@wittworks]

i agree!

[@dkt4728]

You are incredibly funny - I love your HONEST narrative and tips.

[@williambranham6249]

My dust collection for all my dust making tools is the rest of the world outside my shop. I simply work outside and do something else when the weather doesn’t cooperate . Of course I’m retired and don’t do production. If you ever build a shop have an outside section covered but open.

[@claudestewart5465]

I have 40x48 barn that is full of horizontal surfaces. I regularly have to move stuff off one onto another so I can use my tablesaw, radial arm saw, sliding miter saw various smokers. HSS is in full swing. I once had 16 ft. bench that I cut in half and gave one half away to deal this disease.

[@wittworks]

we need a group

[@WillLeingang]

New video! [immediately drops everything] ❤

[@wittworks]

There it is. Thank you

[@worstworkshop]

That's a brilliant attachment.

[@wittworks]

thanks

[@KenCharlesTheGreat]

I have 2 Bora Centipede stands, when I first saw them I thought they were a joke, now I love them !!

[@wittworks]

I know, right!

[@ryanmcgraw1743]

You're one of the most interesting and underrated creators on KZbin. Keep up the good work and congrats on your cool invention.

[@wittworks]

thanks

[@ehutch724]

This is awesome! I'm always amazed at your sub count because your content is top notch. Thanks for all you do!

[@wittworks]

I appreciate that!

[@1barron]

Good stuff. BTW my router table started life as a Formica double sink cutout.

[@nikonshooter71]

Just ordered the base for the Milwaukee i don’t even have yet. If your gonna be a bear be a Grizzly 😂

[@wittworks]

that's awesome. Thank you. Never heard that quote! 🐻

[@DesconectadoOaxaca]

My grandmother used to say that all the time. Love it

[@zanepaxton7452]

Brilliant!

[@scottbyrd2157]

Drew!! Awesome video sir!! Also I ordered from you. AGAIN!! lol!! Keep the videos coming!!

[@wittworks]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@FrankLepore]

That trimVac is mindblowing and I'm so proud of you for hitting that 100k!

[@wittworks]

Thanks!

[@jamiesmithnc]

Your movie quote/ad read is brilliant.

[@wittworks]

thanks, I'll forward your comment to Shopify 🥳

[@Malba1776]

Hey Drew Mitt thanx for the video !!!!!

[@wittworks]

you're welcome

[@drewpickard554]

As one Drew to another Drew, AWESOME JOB MAN!!!! So one little factoid on your dust extraction, Festol is the same size Ryobi uses. Which is a royal pain and I have 3d printed adaptors for all my stuff. I am in a one car garage, so my Festol is permently hooked up to the sawdust King, aka my CNC. But I use my 18v Ryobi Shop vac for other dust extraction. So Thank you for making yours the right size unlike everybody else

[@wittworks]

Thanks for the info!

[@TheStabbedGaiusJuliusCaesar]

The router hose mount is awesome.

[@wittworks]

Yeah I am still surprised how well it works

[@derekhawley9660]

Schamfer LOL. Thanks for your videos, we UK blokes love them.

[@wittworks]

Thanks mate

[@clemoniii]

Hilarious video. Thanks! Building a new shop, and will hit the Shopify page once I have it dried in.

[@wittworks]

Fantastic!

[@theplumber4934]

Just a Great Video 👍

[@johnjss]

Great video Drew!

[@wittworks]

Thanks

[@davids8493]

Great concept Drew it should be very fruitful for you.

[@SmallProjectCentral]

HSS, I knew I had it, just didn't know what it was named lol. Great video, great router table.

[@wittworks]

Thanks! 👍

[@ConstructionBossAfterHours]

Great work Drew. In the words of @Nick Offerman, I picked up my acoustic guitar, plucked a cowboy tune, and sang "We buy gear with our filthy lucre!" Order sent.

[@wittworks]

so great! thank you! Fort Worth for the win.

[@alindorindicu3732]

Your ideas seem nice, your videos are cool, your word flow amazes me and puzzles me at the same time!

[@wittworks]

mission accomplished

[@alindorindicu3732]

@@wittworks not mine?!

[@allan5721]

Thank you for including the Bauer routers from Harbor Freight! Hope to buy a kit soon!

[@wittworks]

You bet!

[@walterhiegel3020]

Oops already bought one.. no worries have had OSS much before woodworking. Thanks for the laughs

[@wittworks]

haha thank you

[@walterhiegel3020]

@@wittworks oss is open surfce syndrome...

[@alfredomarquez9777]

I am looking closely a quite common "Disk Brake Caliper slide pin"... IT JUST LOOKS "PERFECT" for using directly as a "Jimmy pin" without any need to order it or having special order made for me... it already has the male thread on one end, and an hexagonal recess for an allen key or bit on the other, and a perfectly smooth cylindrical surface along it, plus the ideal lenght! The ones I use are for VW brakes, which Calipers are either the FS III or FN 3 Calipers, as the pins for both are usable for our Router table guide pin.

[@wittworks]

Very nice.

[@jimbrizendine6188]

I used an panel from an old kitchen cabinet. the smooth surface worked great.

[@wittworks]

oh yeah!

[@ToolShow]

Fellow HSS suffererrrer here. Will you offer the new Trim Router Base 1000 Pro for the Flex Router?

[@wittworks]

Yes

[@dbf1dware]

Ah, if only I had a router, or a shop, or a garage, or any woodcrafting tools at all, I'd order this right now. Great work.

[@wittworks]

Thank you very much!

[@Visible.Friend]

Aww, now i want some of Steve's Jimmy Pins, i feel the same way about my art. love the channel. hUgz from Ohio, Lee

[@tobiasp6304]

For your information, I have seen trim routers with dust extraction, but it’s still a great idea 😊

[@wittworks]

do they have the source hose at the bottom? they all have them at the top and dont work great

[@tobiasp6304]

No you are right, I haven’t seen any that attach to the bottom of the router like yours. I saw Dewalt have one that looks pretty solid. Good luck with your extractor 😃🌹

[@PaulEaklor]

Ordered mine, Dewalt. I am looking forward to the build along video.

[@wittworks]

Thanks Paul! Working on the video now. It’s much slower and without the usual shenanigans 😜

[@themeandrousengineer]

I have to admit, this is pretty slick. I hate cleaning up the floor after using my Makita trim router.

[@wittworks]

yep, that was part of the inspiration

[@themeandrousengineer]

@@wittworks the bane of a woodworker’s existence.

[@1975oldschool]

The Jimmy pin clip is genius!

[@wittworks]

its so satisfying

[@Stillworks]

That was captivating! Your editing style, story telling and jokes peppered in really work. And the woodworking was alright too 😉

[@wittworks]

thanks! how's your liver?

[@Stillworks]

@@wittworks haha, 95%. Will certainly be pacing myself next year

[@MarkWatson-xi1ry]

Great idea! My scariest machine is a Grizzly 1026 3HP shaper. Bought in August 2019 for $995. Got it all set up, but haven't run one piece of wood thru it. I suspect some cost savings were achieved at the expense of the safety guards. It should ship with a kevlar apron and ballistic face shield. Been grabbing the DeWalt 625 and just going free-hand for now.

[@wittworks]

3hp shaper! That’s some serious HSS

[@victorpalade6373]

You could easily fill an entire book with the amount of talking this guy does and surely make it a best-seller

[@wittworks]

on it

[@stanp1104]

I love it!!!

[@angazi1341]

I will say I do have a full size woodpeckers router table, but I got it off marketplace for $125… it gets used maybe 3 times a year

[@wittworks]

you're ahead of the game!

[@philipgabor9013]

I pre-ordered your kit. Can you recommend a bushing set to go with it?

[@wittworks]

Thanks! I have them listed in the description too amzn.to/3KjXhhs

[@3s-Woodworking]

This is the year of creation. John's shop shades, the bourbon blade, and Witts trim router dust collection. I can't afford it all.

[@shrimpinpat]

fantastic dust extraction concept. Id love for you to open source for non commercial then sell manufactured versions to retail and online!

[@faizamaze]

Need one for metabo!

[@Heinz76Harald]

15:50 jointer ever was and probably will ever be the most respecful used tool i'm working with

[@wittworks]

it can change your life before you realize it!

[@johnmclain6535]

I make small stuff mostly so my trim router gets a workout. Im getting this!

[@wittworks]

Thanks

[@jewdd1989]

Love love this and especially the trim router dust collection! Finally!!! I have the Ridgid corded, will that match up with the Ridgid cordless or battery you show on your site? If not I can get the blank

[@wittworks]

the hole patterns are the same

[@jewdd1989]

@@wittworks You’re awesome thank you! I’ll be ordering asap

[@AxGryndr]

The dust collection is awesome. Great job with everything. A quick question though, what is the max thickness you could template route and this adapter still work?

[@wittworks]

the opening is just over 1.75" - the most I've done is 1.5"

[@cristian13ytube]

Very interesting product... Doesn't ship to Romania so now I have to make my own...

[@wittworks]

sorry

[@cristian13ytube]

@@wittworks you should be... You have any idea how much shoptime will go into it? how many hours alone in the workshop... In silence and peace... You should be sorry...

[@kolomoyetsa]

yeah, thanks man. this is best thing since slice bread. very nicely edited and colored video. please more video with yours ideas. hello from russia

[@wittworks]

Thanks, will do!

[@tinman7551]

I’ve never been prompted to behave in the comments before. That’s really awesome, if you don’t have anything nice to say, maybe don’t say anything. I really enjoyed the video, but I threw down about 5 months ago and bought the woodpeckers router table and fence system. Which I absolutely do not regret purchasing 😍🥰

[@wittworks]

I am sorry for your wallet 😜

[@jarredsegal6842]

Great naw I’ll need to find some free wall space

[@glennmorgan4197]

The BORA Centipede is a great small area tool 😊

[@wittworks]

totally

[@michaelparish1217]

Great Video. I was wondering what T square you were using.

[@wittworks]

Hooked on wood hongdui

[@garymeyers2061]

Will the Dewalt base fit on the Dewalt cordless trim router? Love your vids too!

[@wittworks]

Yes it will - I just don't have the cordless version and didnt want to buy it for photos 🥴

[@garymeyers2061]

Cool, off to place an order.

[@fiveduckstudio]

🤣🤣🤣Building an OSB router table is ridiculous..... 😁Awesome video!

[@wittworks]

Tell me about it

[@fiveduckstudio]

Lee is going to be very disappointed in you 😆 Next you're going to building an OSB workbench bench like a crazy person 😂.

[@NBag32]

Any chance of adding a baseplate that suits the milwaukee plunge base in future product development?

[@TheOoze777]

What is that T-square you are using at 6:09? Great video by the way!

[@WixomiWoodWorks]

Great video, great idea and a great ending... the French taunting... "I blow my nose at you and so forth Arthur King... you and all your silly ka'nig-its!" 😆

[@wittworks]

you got it

[@crossgrain327]

This would be perfect for keeping in my install van! Well done and the dust collection part is money 🤌

[@wittworks]

thanks MW

[@devinteske]

Pretty sweet. Did I miss it or was there a slot to use a miter gauge on the table?

[@wittworks]

I have one but didn't route it in

[@hansangb]

@0:20 WAIT WHAT!!! You've (seemingly) solved my pet peeve!!! I had to stop the video and comment to appease the YT Algos (is that borderline idolatry?) Well, here's to hoping it pans out as I went and got some popcorn to dig into this video!! 😁 One suggestion. Give us the option of ordering just the plate. If you order one kit, you get the vacuum and knob (I think). I have a Makita and DeWalt and use both. Just a thought.

[@wittworks]

enjoy the JimmyPin™️ saga

[@LittleJohn73]

Do you know if the cordless and corded Ridgid have the same bolt pattern?

[@wittworks]

I'm 99% sure they're the same. They're also the same as Ryobi. I had the corded ridigd and it was stolen. The cordless replacement has the same holes, and other 'competitors' list both ridgid models.

[@dfs7979]

So I am scratching my head on this one... closest thing I've seen is the Festool system but that still captures dust from above. The only real hole I could poke is that it has the potential to be less stable because the hose can place a torque on the router since it is out of plane with your hand. Are there any other disadvantages with your approach? So far I like it!

[@wittworks]

thanks. the only disadvantage I've found is if your routing a specific radius the opening of the attachment won't clear it - but that's pretty niche