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Symmetrical Pattern Routing

January 9, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Router Tips

Today’s tip is about using a fixture to do symmetrical routing. The features of the fixture is the pattern, the entry point, pin locators, and the toggle clamps. Please watch the video and remember you don’t need a plan to make this fixture. You need to be able to make 1/2 of the desired pattern and then include the mentioned features to finish this fixture. Watch this tip and then give it a go…and make your first fixture.

http://routerworkshop.net/freecontents/symetricalrouting/symetricalrouting.flv

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10 Responses to “Symmetrical Pattern Routing”

  1. Rick on January 9th, 2009 3:58 pm

    Your tips are more like a powerpoint presentation. Come on guys, this is 2009, use and produce video. You’re not on TV anymore, this is all we”ve got (without paying)!

  2. James Wade on January 9th, 2009 5:43 pm

    Thanks for taking the time to go back over the basics, so that if something was missed during the video, it becomes clear.

    James

  3. admin on January 9th, 2009 6:03 pm

    Hey Rick glad you brought this up,

    I need a sponsor to produce new video tips…Hey maybe you want to pony up. Kidding aside, but I am sorry you feel that way because I can’t really run the website for free.

    Folks, If you can’t get the idea from my power point tips then maybe you want to see the video and for that I have the membership available.

    Yes, you would have to pay a few bucks a month and no I don’t want to break the bank. $7.00 bucks a month, which is about what 2 board feet of Oak or maybe 4 board feet of Pine.

    The more support I have from interested woodworkers the more often the tips will come for both the free and for the paid members. It’s that simple.

    Thanks to those who see my logic and have become a Router Enthusiast.

    Regards,

    Rick

  4. Rodney Schwandt on January 10th, 2009 12:36 am

    I learn something everytime I do any woodworking. Today, I learned something from your Symmetrical Pattern Routing tips. Keep up the great work. I also subscribe to your Router Workshop series. They are REALLY great!

    Regards,

    Rod

  5. Scott Slinkard on January 10th, 2009 1:14 am

    Well i think you guys are great……..and ordinarily I learn something from everything you put on. But in a nice way, I am trying to say that this wasn’t that good. I know its a free tip, and thanks for that……….but it was fast and it lacked seeing what it actually does…….in ACTION.

    Thanks though,
    and keep up the good work you guys do turn out.
    Scott Slinkard

  6. Rudy Hrlevich on January 10th, 2009 5:46 pm

    I like your new computer presentation system, however being with The Router Workshop for many years I miss the old system whereby I could make a print -out of the featured article, keep it on file and thus take it into the workshop and use it when needed.
    Keep on “routing” and will be on the lookout for the next router tip.
    Tahnks,
    Rudy

  7. Don Bair on January 15th, 2009 5:09 pm

    Hey people what do you want for free! I thought this was very well done and very clear.

    Thanks Rick.

  8. Mike McGrath on January 22nd, 2009 12:48 pm

    Rick, I was curious as to your choice of phenolic for the jig bases. I know it is more durable than hardboard, how does it compare in cost? How easy is it to machine? I notice that some of the jigs have sand paper applied to provide additional grip for the work. How do you determine when this is needed?

  9. admin on January 22nd, 2009 1:32 pm

    It was what was lying around the shop. It is harder to machine and yes is more durable. My favorite choice is 1/4″ Baltic Birch with the hardboard or Masonite a close second. Placing sand paper? It is best to do this as part of the process, I suggest doing this all of the time. Thanks Mike for the questions.

  10. Toby on January 26th, 2009 10:57 pm

    While I am greatly disappointed that you guys are not on TV, the one show that I planned my schedule around, I’m glad that you’re still available online. Yes, the powerpoint was very different from the video version, but I still got the tip, the FREE tip, and it was done well, clear, and it is a very helpful tip for projects to come. Keep ‘em coming! I’m looking forward to retiring so that I’ll have the time to implement more of these great ideas. Until then, I’m learning alot about techniques. Keep inspiring us younger guys to keep it going and pass it on to our kids.

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