How to Use a Router Table -- WOOD magazine

[@loulossi1003]

I met Jim Heavey at a woodworking show several years ago. He is as nice in person as he is in this video and probably one of the best instructors ever. His enthusiasm and positive approach make him a gift to the profession.

[@jamespatch4621]

Lou Lossi

[@kennyc388]

Too bad all instructional videos aren't as well produced as this one. Great video, audio and clear explanation. Thank you!

[@mr.g5963]

Man, you're instructions are crystal clear and very easy to follow

[@thetony1973]

I'm a UK Carpenter, too many years in to say,..... pitchin roofs mainly, Can I just say that this kind of video is Top Notch, even as experienced as I am, I still found this nice to watch and have showed it to my son, well done and keep up the good work. Outstanding. Bonsai!

[@musiqclub9725]

Jim thanks so much for this video! This is one of the few power tools my dad left for me in his passing. I haven't figured out how it works and haven't quite had the courage to use a router yet so this will be nice to incorporate into my woodworking.

[@INNYAFACCE]

THANKS FOR THE dowel TIP- that hs become my new GO- TO for oversized Dowels

[@larrys639]

I love watching Jim's videos- Master craftsman!

[@helenhart5737]

So many things that can be said but to sum it up - inspirational -

[@johnmartin774]

Thank you for a very good video... without background music!

[@isowrdful]

Clear and concise. Thanks for not including music.

[@augustasugarbean3348]

"And of course the object is to have all four legs on the floor at the same time" LOL. Thank you for an instructive video. The close up of the feather boards was helpful. Thank you!

[@tristanmarkham5136]

Very useful info for those new to woodworking such as myself.

[@jlh5995]

Hey Jim Heavey, thank you so much for the tutorial on use of the router table safely for creation of trim moulding, dowels, jointed edges, and free hand routing. Really appreciate the time and effort in making this tutorial.

[@urbannpa]

Best Routing video I've watched. Got some new ideas for setups.

[@horseyhorsecall]

I just got my first router table. I found this video extremely useful. Well done!

[@Jamus1975]

Great video. Loved the jointer tip. My old jointer never got a great edge like that could.

[@johnposavec8457]

Thanks for providing examples following your verbal instructions. Very helpful!!!

[@Bonezz024]

Cannot overstate how much I love this video. Thank you!

[@jamesmboyerii]

This guy is awesome - solid information, good educator, and left with a motivational snappy feeling Top Marks Sir!

[@jessicabuckman9675]

You've given me quite a few good ideas, nice job.

[@kirkmuffie7542]

Loved your video. Just bought a router and a table and I'm setting it up this weekend so I have been binge watching everything I can about routers.

[@acadieman1796]

Old but Gold!

[@gaminawulfsdottir3253]

Years ago, I built my own router table. Now, thanks to this video, I know how to use it. This is a well-made video, with good camera work, excellent commentary and instruction, clear audio, and no distracting background music. You have earned my subscription.

[@mariusvanniekerk7707]

Must admit, this was quite informative. Thanks from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@Geolojas]

Great video! The pattern bit makes sense for the first time ever.

[@javannorth4911]

nice steady explanation. Thanks

[@erictaasan2910]

Thanks for sharing.. From Philippines

[@williamlyles3802]

Great training video, it is refreshing to see someone passionate about the same things we are.

[@chevy5137]

That tip on how to prevent chip out on pieces was great I will definitely have to use that technique because I have had chip out on my ends quite a few times!

[@chrislambert9435]

Thankyou for this presentation . . . Chris . . . Norwich, England

[@stephenforrow2333]

Excellent and concise. Thank you

[@salvatoregiacinto2838]

This is one of the best made videos out there. Very good tips and the pattern template thing is so incredibly useful. Thanks!

[@coolinken]

Great video and instruction. Thanks!

[@brianbelliveau5551]

Nicely done some good tips thanks for sharing

[@oneemcme]

An excellent video. Very useful tips explained clearly and concisely.

[@lornekletke6461]

Well done video! Thank you for a no-nonsense, easy to follow and understand tutorial. Learned so much.

[@bewellofnorthamerica4363]

thank you. I learn a lot from this video.

[@adamfloyd4895]

Awesome video. Very clear and concise.

[@stevenmparish]

Very cool. Very impressed. The bit about making dowl gave me new ideas on how to make a hickory scalloped lacrosse shaft. I can now make 4 less difficult rips and have no need to jig or clamp for the routing.

[@camilovivas8074]

Great Tutorial. Thanks.

[@petermeijer3019]

Good tutorial! Good job very well explained and good results. Thank you for sharing.

[@michaelbritton9778]

I have recently inherited a router table have a couple of minor repairs to do and need a new collet nut for the router but will certainly take on board a few of your ideas brilliant enjoyed it

[@trumpeterchris]

Great video. Infectious enthusiasm!

[@Troyster94806]

This was a very helpful video! I just purchased a router and router table, so this was a great introduction.

[@haroldrull4943]

I learned more on routing technics, Thank you.

[@beemanrunning977]

Just what I was looking for. Thanks!

[@mrcolesenglish1401]

Really well done. Thank you for being direct and clear. Please make more, lol.

[@thetwogardens6048]

Good video presentation . Thankyou !

[@TheJosa007]

It's got to be a pleasure to create something like that and especially how to use the table and the bits

[@sergeantcrow]

The people below have already expressed my thoughts. ... A pleasure to listen and learn... Only ever used my router for door hinges and lock plates on sites... for years.. Now with new D.I.Y .table I can have great time !

[@marcioluislorenzi]

Great tip Jim! Thank you my friend

[@jopperdepopper]

Ooh! I like the dowel bit! 👌👍

[@maxwang2537]

Great video. Thanks. What I wanted to work out was how to secure the template to the piece by a means other than gluing?

[@resultcarpentry5869]

Excellent video and explanation- Many thanks 🏆

[@beastlybombers]

Way to go Mr. Heavey. Love it

[@westgoten]

"What a beautiful jointed edge" This guy's the Bob Ross of woodworking :)

[@munch15a]

I was just thinking that

[@godislove8740]

Jointed as in joint-able? Didn't understand that part at all.

[@bereantrb]

Really appreciated the jointer and template tips.

[@peterkovak7801]

Excellent tutorial Sir! Thanks a lot for uploading it!

[@monaseul7698]

Awesome. Just what I needed

[@drampadreg1386]

I love these videos, well done and easy to follow so thanks for that. How about a video with instructions for making a magazine rack and folding table for the wood workers wash room? You'd be surprised how many plans are completed in the wash room or orifice office as I like to call it. The folding table would attach to the wall opposite to the toilet and have storage for pencils and a small square etc. That's where I keep most of my wood working magazines, I've committed many plans to memory in there. I went to the web page to see the router table plans, it's cheaper to buy the back issue with the plans than the plans alone! The magazine will have more to keep me busy so I'll go with that and save a couple bucks in the process!

[@zephead69zoo92]

Great video. Thank you sir

[@rois1986]

Awesome video

[@mikec3702]

Thank you, very well done great vid! This guy is right on!!

[@gypsycruiser]

Brilliant video

[@vladimirmeshchankin7090]

Amazing video ! Thank you !!!

[@MJFAN666]

That dowelling technique. OP

[@AngeliqueKaga]

I loved your video!

[@Travel2EuropeUS]

Well done

[@jameshibbert9813]

Great video, I found the booklet of directions confusing. An old trick I used to install the router was turning the table on its side. Then I used an awl to line up one hole. Your video has helped me. Thanks JLH

[@Robocoppat]

I've been welding and fabricating for over 35 years. I've been working with and building with wood almost as long. No matter what tool I'm using, I have the upmost respect for each one. I bought a Ryobi router about 20 years ago and tried using it one time, however it scared me a little, and being respectful of all of my tools, I never used it again. I'm planning on getting into building various projects using both metal and wood. My question is: " Would it be better and/or easier for me to use a router table for my projects, or should I learn how to use a handheld router? Great video 👍👍. Consider me a subscriber.

[@Rustynuckles1]

thank you so much for the video.

[@e.l.roylance1020]

Your video is informative and very easy to watch. A “Pro” job. I’m putting my new router table together today and have been reviewing tips on how to make the most of the table. I will look into your magazine and other informative clips you have. Thanks !

[@robertmecalis7189]

Great video 👍

[@toddallvord9331]

Good job..

[@Freedom1776usa]

thx. great tips

[@PeterWheeldon]

I like the formica tip. When you think about it, getting a straight edge the full length of the piece is practically impossible but this would be as close as you'd get without a CNC.

[@iSpike]

SIMPLY BRILLIANT July 2020 Cheers 👍🏻

[@anthonyss3036]

Ok mind blown...using it as a jointer is an awesome thing to learn...and you can make a dowel using it?? whoa...

[@davidcrandell1172]

Thank you for posting

[@paulmeynell8866]

Brilliant thank you

[@tfpvlogsandvids1339]

At 5:48 your piece hits the shroud around the bit and gets stuck for a split second... that's what happens to me everytime and I can't get consistent edges. Any tips on solving that?

[@ChanceD2]

Great video. Thanks!

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

Great video. I all the bits. Just have to build a table.

[@joshuawhite3497]

Thanks for the video. I am just starting out messing around making floating shelves, shelves in my wife's laundry room. If I knew you could do all this will allow router table I would have saved a lot of $ on other tools I bought. Do you have a video on how to know what to adjust you router and router table to when working on pieces, or is it mostly trail and error?

[@derekcorreia7135]

Amazing, thanks you sir!!

[@robertmecalis7030]

Thanks

[@OperationNorthwoods]

Please clarify this for me. I have used routers a lot, and I recently purchased the Bosch RA1181 table and have successfully mounted my new Skil 1322-00 router underneath it. The router table's center aluminum plate (on which the router is mounted) reads "Rotation" on its surface with a counterclockwise arrow. As your video states, the work should be fed right to left. However, feeding it right to left with the bit spinning counterclockwise creates the situation of the work being pulled away from the operator and. possibly, being shot out as if from a slingshot. This seems counter intuitive because the operator doesn't have complete control over the work and tool. What am I missing here? I love woodworking but don't feel completely comfortable with this table. Thank you for your assistance.

[@SteveK99Sub]

Can you recommend a good pattern bit to purchase? Do you need multiple length bits or one about 1 1/2" long be good. Appreciate the help

[@Tasjudoka]

That’s awesome. I hope I can get to doing this stuff one day

[@fizzo1217]

Great. Video

[@andrewwalley9589]

I’ve always been intimidated by legs until this video! Awesome.

[@robertgullickson8758]

Thank you. That was helpful

[@zaphods5383]

Great tips!

[@eitantal726]

6:35 Why is it important to use a "pattern bit"? The wood isn't touching either the top or the bottom bearings. Any straight bit will work, no?

[@User-bb3ke]

This guy rocks

[@tonylackey2034]

How thick of a piece of wood can you use to do trim. I am new to this so I need help. Can you use a 2 x 4 for example?

[@wulfrestein]

yooooo woodshop pretty fire ngl

[@veejays.]

ironically enough the first thing that comes out is that they have to do it on a daily schedule because the other two people have been working for them

[@Trainman0401]

Always enjoy your videos. Great tips! Question.....you mentioned to always feed your work from right to left when using the fence. What rule applies when working freestyle without the fence (example...making the legs for the table)? Thanks!

[@s.sapounov5687]

Excellent! Thanks.