Wood Router Tips and Tricks from Colin Knecht

[@823Steve]

Your use of the saw blade to show which direction the work and the router should go is the best explanation I've seen yet. Thanks for that.

[@asd67lkj]

Same here, I was screaming, feed direction, feed direction, until Colin explained the method. I normally used a router jointer fence to edge my boards...

[@kchassa_]

Same here! Construct a pretty awesome router table, but, since the video who inspired me don't mention the better side of entrance, I had to rotate my table unfortunatelly

[@seamus867]

The dado tip is unbelievably simple! I'm going to put it to use tomorrow morning. Thanks!

[@tsolerman]

You are a great teacher and a great talent on communicating things. Thank you so much for being here

[@evarogers8775]

Exactly what I was looking for. This is my first router (and table). One huge reason for this purchase was to put a nice edge on my boards since many of my projects require jointing for panels. Your instructions & demo gave me a clear picture of the process. It might be pretty basic for many woodworkers but I am a self taught relative newbie gaining all my knowledge from KZbin videos like yours. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@peterfenwick2540]

Colin, Just a word of thanks. Really appreciate your videos as they are presented in such a relaxed way and are highly informative. It's you and another couple of guys on YT that have been a great source of knowledge and "givers of confidence".

[@floydc3664]

I can't believe how simple the dado tip works. Thanks

[@mc-yt2rc]

i dont get it , i dont understand. how does placing a piece of wood between the fence and the cutter determine the thickness of the cut? i think i may be having a moment....

[@mbardea]

@@mc-yt2rc The video is missig a crucial detail: how you set up the fence: - choose where the dado goes. - with the bit in the router, align the left side of the bit with the right side of the planned dado. - place the fence on the board to touch the router edge and lock it. Now you can follow the instructions in the video: - the first cut will be offset by the diameter of the bit, so now the bit will cut the right side of the dado. - the second cut will be offset by the diameter of the dado, so the bit will cut the left side of the dado.

[@petermiddo]

OH. MY. GOD. Colin! You are literallythe answer to my prayers. Im trying to cut a dado into some timber and I keep stuffing it up! Your tip on using the two guides to mark it is just the answer Ive been looking for!

[@ReferenceFidelityComponents]

Great vid and great tips. You're helping a cabinet maker on the other side of the pond who has only relatively recently started using routers and making the understanding of the jobs so much easier than figuring things out by experience. I thank you for that and will humbly follow your other router tips.

[@brucemartin8435]

Same here recently semi-retired here in Italy an Colin is my new guru

[@timsharr5436]

I learned so much from this short clip !!! The visual using the tablesaw blade was VERY helpful. Thanks!

[@lindam.9282]

I'm new to woodworking and I am so glad you post these videos. I'm learning so much from you and having lots of fun doing this woodwork...I just made my first workbench, thanks to your instructions and tips all during the building process.

[@JT-vo1yh]

Instead of clamping the temporary solid fence in the same place as the regular fence, clamp it on the other side of the table -- the side with the miter slot. That does three things for you: 1) You can stand on the same side of the table as you normally would so that 2) you're closer to the power switch in case you need to turn it off quickly, and 3) it means you'll push the board in the same direction (right to left) as you normally would.

[@mrtonman1]

Thanks for the great tips. I'm an old amateur woodworker. I know a lot about woodworking but you always come up with some great tips. Thank you.

[@lgordon007]

I’m only new to the router and found myself attempting to use the adjustable fence/guide that came with it to cut a dado. Having seen your video, I realise I’ve been trying to do it hard way. Thanks for the explanation and tip.

[@murrayglick8524]

thank you very much. i enjoy watching and learning more of woodworking from all of the videos that you produce.

[@sammathis]

That drill bit trick for setting depth is genius.

[@stufarnham]

Loved the dado tip, filed that one away for future reference

[@Bogie3855]

Thanks Colin, there is always something new to learn. I have a stack of burl veneers I have not used because its a PITA to flush the edges.

[@harrydavis6903]

Thanks, Colin. I always learn something new from your videos, always.

[@kirkwilliams5740]

Mr Colin I like the way you had set the depth of the Router

[@UCJ1130]

I’ve been trying to replicate your method of straightening the edge of the board, but both of the edges are not straight ...,you dado method worked like a charm. Thank you for your instructive guidance. This is my first time ever using a router.

[@watchman1969]

first time someone answer me that: yes, you can use the router fence just like the table saw fence! Thank you man, you're great at woodworking and teaching!

[@stillkickin3919]

Very useful tips! Especially liked the dado trick. Thanks, Colin!

[@johnvodopija]

I really enjoy coming back to these tips and tricks videos. Thank you. 👍😎🇦🇺

[@WalkOverHotCoal]

Most helpful tips. They will go into my tips library. Thank you very much.

[@donedwards5242]

Good to see your tips! I will never approach your level of skills. These type of ideas are a big help to mediocre folks like me..Keep up the good work!

[@SilentStorm4U]

It’s always a great pleasure watching your videos I’m always learning keep up the great work: God bless you 👍

[@russhamel]

Another like - no, make that LOVE - for the drill bit tip. Face-palm simple. Thanks Colin!

[@AllenReinecke]

Had to watch the dado clip again to understand it. Awesome tip! Excellent explanation of which direction to approach the bit on a router table. The table saw comparison is a great one, not heard it before and easy to visualize. Thx!

[@cookinitmax]

I'm so new to all this but I've learned something from you thanks.

[@shanesamson7833]

Love your CALM style Colin... You are a real source of inspiration to a newbie!!! I'm actually trying out Dados at the moment and your Dado tip is Right on Cue

[@davidjesse8689]

What a perfect video to watch for me, for I just got a piece of wood thrown by my router because I inserted it from right to left. Kindly please do a detailed video on the safe and proper feeding of the material into the router. I just did my own DIY router table and so I am just learning how to do it safely. Thanks much.

[@skygh]

I use a router almost every day for door and lock installation. They are very powerful tools.

[@kodiak3762]

Greets and Thanks from Russia! It's a pleasure to watch your every video. Woodworking is cool and you help to make it easier and get more fun of it! Thank you for your efforts!

[@danmaciosekmaciosek6166]

Thanks for all your videos. You show a lot of great tips and tricks!

[@howardjohannssen4607]

Thank you, you are always helpful and sharing safe ways to enjoy the shop!

[@mikec2810]

Great tips once again Colin! Thanks

[@markmclennan5039]

That was excellent!! Being fairly new to woodworking and even newer to routing I need all the good advice I can get.

[@suvaniinoka7518]

Thank you very much Sir Because you unveil the things that we do not think to do so. As an example those drill bits.

[@richz2608]

thank you,i know nothing about this,now learning from you

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Thanks for the knowledge about Routers !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@stephanieray6587]

So useful, as usual, Colin. Thank you very much.

[@4bubbabites]

Thanks for this tip, I'm having a try at luthier work and needed a planing solution for book matching. I'll be sure to give this a go :)

[@bigsparky65]

Another fantastic tip, thanks Colin

[@bigfoxki]

The last one is a great tip for someone like myself who doesn't have a pro router table with fence. I was using a folding working bench paired with a makeshift "fence", was struggling to get plain edges on wood about 6 feet long. I wish I know this trick earlier.

[@sawhill729]

I don't often comment, but that video was outstanding.

[@billdodson207]

Excellent, excellent video. Thanks Colin. 💯

[@rossgebert9422]

Love the height adjustment, thank-you.

[@bishoptyandbetsytice]

AWESOME TIPS TODAY can't wait to join on router table yeah baby

[@mannyp3993]

thank you for all the great tips.

[@colinmcdonald7591]

Excellent tips! I've been trying to think of how to use my router table for planing edges or short faces and for some reason, it didn't occur to me to think of it like a table saw or to use the other side of the bit and go left to right. Totally makes good sense and thank you for showing this useful tip. What router bit do you find works best for planing? A flush cut bit, straight bit or spiral up cut bit? This will help me to make some crosscut sled rails to fit an oddball Mastercraft table saw miter slot much easier. Also I love the tip about setting the bit depth using the turret and a measuring block or drill bit. If you have anymore router tips please make more videos on them.

[@tko6196]

Now this is how a true carpenter teaches..

[@kenerickson4923]

I like the last portion running wood on the backside of the bit. I don't have a jointer, so I copied your split fence. However, mine will hold a thin plastic or metal piece to push the left side out. Then I align a flush trim bit to match the out feed side and joint the edge. Thanks for the tips.

[@edmundhayes7982]

Terrific video taught me a lot.

[@Ticky66MN]

Dang...tip number 2 is so simple yet amazing. Thank you!

[@mammothfilms]

Ticky66MN I was going to post that same sentiment.

[@CaseAgainstFaith1]

I once did a similar cut, where I was running the stock on the far side of the bit, but forgot that I needed to run from the left instead of the right. The router grabbed my stock and threw it into the wall. So, yeah, better do it right!

[@herbieherbert9964]

Well that was very interesting. I'll be taking them to my workshop in the morning. Thanks again I love your work and work method. Herbie Herbert South Wales UK

[@unclepewter4161]

I happen to have that exact router lol. I use the steps when I have to cut deeper than is recommended for the size bit I’m using and just rotate the turret each pass until I reach the right depth

[@jokdigitalvideo]

Great video and presented by a lovely graceful man

[@sabsaschabitter4489]

Colin, you are the best, love your Tips Greets from Germany

[@johnkolethu8938]

Your are a master and a great work

[@VNSavedStuff2011]

Good instruction. Thank you.

[@mko3753]

Great video, especially the saw blade demonstration. Thank you.

[@jukkaseppala6189]

Great table

[@Rossithailand]

Bought my fist router today, videos are great help 🙏 thanks

[@duczman76]

😉 be careful when using it.

[@willmen08]

Just the other day the router took a board and flew it across the room. Had no idea that I needed to feed it from the other side. The warnings say to always feed from the right! Now I know, and thanks!!

[@ohu8one221]

Thank you for sharing, I had a lady give me a craftsman table but had no router. I picked up a really nice craftsman plug router with a red screw gage on it to measure the depth. I am looking to put the two together and figure out how I can use the screw holes to use an adjustable screw on the top of the table to adjust the height while connecting the whole thing to the table. Then off to figuring out how to put a plunge cut on about 50' of facia so I can inset my soffit in it and rebuild my eaves of the house. Looks like I need to get bits yet and the insert plate so any tips on cutting 1x6 facia board and putting in a plunge cut would be helpful along with what kit I would need to set up a leveler screw in the table itself.

[@robertbamford8266]

Excellent collection of tips.

[@pirakoXX]

Wow! These tricks (= very useful knowledge) will save me from a lot of headaches and failed projects in the future! I've already a very good Bosch router and the router bits to plane, and I'll drop buying a planer for now, as the router can get the job done.... that is IF I can do my part, and together we'll make perfect results! :D

[@sajidrafique375]

love that dado tip,,, how simple

[@ZahidKhan-tj8ty]

very nice wood router tips thanks

[@lesf5792]

Great stuff Colin. Thank you very much! 👍👍👍👌

[@billping3224]

Great video, very helpful!!!

[@les9995]

great tip Mr Knecht, thanks a bunch

[@billcoley8520]

Happy thanksgiving

[@robinritchey5905]

Thank you for the video!

[@garybouck3389]

Brass bars are expensive for part time hobby shop use. I have used short lengths of various keyway stock for years. Just as accurate, never had any metal stain transfer to stock, cheaper. Really like that dado idea. Got to watch again to understand better. Thanks. Keep it up.

[@juddfuller8868]

I’ve learned a lot from your video. I like your emphasis on safety. Watched a few guys use all fingers. Very scary.

[@comments2840]

The trick at 2:38 is neat. But you need to find the strip of wood that has the same size as the router cut bit.

[@ElvisvomHeidiland]

Thank you for your Tips Greetings from 🇨🇭

[@georgequalls5043]

Thanks for the tips Colin.

[@patrickhenderson8595]

Thanks for the Info. Much appreciated. Keep up coming 🙂

[@jprevard]

Thanks Colin, shop looks great

[@marioireta9826]

Thanks my friend...

[@denizcakmakoglu436]

Bilgilendirme için çok teşekkürler.👍👏👏👏

[@marcelmeijer2509]

Thanks for the tips, very helpfull!

[@derekwilson6516]

Stay safe Colin

[@minicooperusaf4624]

Good router tips!

[@jgriff19861947]

All ways lot's of good tips after all these years it has to take a lot of time to keep coming up with all of these.

[@johnthompson3462]

If you have 6 tips it is a guarantee that at least one will not be known. Great vid as always

[@carpdude73]

Love your tips, Colin! I always learn something new!

[@tonyfichera9712]

One of your best videos!

[@garysobczak9931]

I'll double down on earlier comments that the saw blade illustration for the right direction for pushing stock through the router bit was excellent!!!

[@Idahoanghost]

Thanks for the tips. They're great!

[@woodlandburl6648]

Thanks for the tips. They are very helpful.

[@newtonbricoman1694]

Hi Colin , great tips especially the one about the with of a dado. May I suggest you something. About the last tip. It is hazardous to pass wood between the fence and the bit. If you loose control of the piece you can do a notch , exactly what you did isn't it ? So I suggest to put a feather board after the bit to push against the fence.

[@_emanmodnar]

I’m glad somebody notified about this, as I’m about to do jointing.. When feeding between the fence and the bit, the wood could be dragged outwards when the bit hits the end, and shot the wood away from the router table fence. Would it be safe enough to use feather boards?

[@newtonbricoman1694]

@@_emanmodnar If you look closely this is exacly the case with Colin's demo. Yes absolutly feather boards is recommanded

[@_emanmodnar]

@@newtonbricoman1694 I'm not quite sure.. You mean 10:19?

[@newtonbricoman1694]

@@_emanmodnar exactly. you see Colin put back the piece in place with his hand. This will not happen with feather board

[@SavageVoyageur]

Great tips as usual Colin. Got my sub.

[@mammothfilms]

Another fantastic video.

[@arzainc1]

CLEVER TRICK FOR MAKING A DADO THE RIGHT SIZE...

[@BayBoy98]

Colin I don't see the purpose of the stick that is the same diameter of the router bit at the 3:00 mark in the video to make the dado rabbit. Couldn't you just use the fence you've set up and then run a final pass with the board you finished with? Great tips overall....loved the drill bit tip to set your depth.

[@randomshit65]

Thank you !!!!!!!!! Your videos are great

[@abbymccracken6761]

Thank you nice tip, I will try it soon.