The first steps with your router…
December 1, 2008 by admin
Filed under Router Tips
This is a podcast blog post that is about summarizing the topics within one episode of the Router Workshop. This is Eoisode 101 and the topics within this video is as follows:
- Types of Routers,
- Parts of the router bit,
- How the router collet works,
- Cutting without a fence,
- Proper direction of feed
- And the introduction of the rabbet cut.
Listen in to our first podcast below…Please Note: Be easy on me because it is really my first podcast.
Saw Episode 101 a couple of weeks ago and right after I listened to the podcast today. What I really would like to know is:
1. When Bob mentioned cutting out a square in the back of the picture instead of the oval shape rabbit, what is the best way to cut out all that material safely? Do you use the same bit?
2. There is no mention about how to make the patterns for the outside perimeters, the inside shapes (like the hearts), how to center the shapes on the workpiece.
3. I need some idea how to do these things before I give the project a go.
Thanks.
Hi Ric,
I just finished listening to the first podcast…having watched the videos as soon as they were posted. My comments are more about the production values that the content, which provided a nice review of the videos. First, I was definitely *not* prepared for the high sound level of the intro! A fade-in of sorts would be helpful for those of us slow to find the volume slider. Second, the transitions “out” from your father’s comments were waaaay too fast and result in a jarring transition back to your comments. Watching the videos I was amazed at how confident and efficiently he paces his delivery…[does he use notes?...he really is familiar with his subject!]. Because of this I suppose it would be difficult to segment his comment for a podcast. Maybe he could make slightly longer pauses on camera before shifting subjects…that would make the podcast “flow” better.
Take care.
james
Larry:
We are starting with 101 and in this episode we assume that you need to cut the blanks with the scroll saw or jig saw. Next we have you cut the back out with the rabbeting bit. Be patient because in episode 111 we show you how to make patterns and cut the picture frame shapes with the router.
James:
Sorry for the low production value but we are on a low budge for the blog. Dad has his way to doing the show and this way doesn’t leave much room to take a breath. Cutting into the audio is tough not much lag time between concepts. By the notes are in point form and I have taken note of your constructive criticism