A simple Router Fixture…
October 15, 2009 by admin
Filed under Router Tips
Well today we are going to introduce a simple fixture to cut different shapes on the corners of your project pieces. The shape we have elected to use as the example is rounding the corners but this technique can used to make any shape.
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Is there any provision to be able to save Episodes beyond the week shown?
(For personal future reference only.)
Lou,
We do everything possible that will give you access to the past videos within your account.
1) You will receive an email once every 7 days with a new link to our flv files, save these emails with the links embedded.
2)Once a episode has been released to your account you with have direct access to that video within your account. Watch the video to get a quick peak of the back end of the website. http://www.routerworkshop.net/freecontents/loginvideo/index.htm
Thanks, Rick
If I subscribe to your your router workshop will I be able save or copy your episodes to cd or hd for later review?
Thank you,
Joe Pasteris
Joe,
We do everything possible that will give you access to the past videos within your account.
1) You will receive an email once every 7 days with a new link to our flv files, save these emails with the links embedded.
2)Once a episode has been released to your account you with have direct access to that video within your account. Watch the video to get a quick peak of the back end of the website. http://www.routerworkshop.net/freecontents/loginvideo/index.htm
Thanks, Rick
cANNOT OPEN THIS FILE. wHAT PGM OPEND .FLV FILES?
Your browser needs to be flash activated…here is the how to location for firefox. http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using+the+Flash+plugin+with+Firefox?style_mode=inproduct&s=flash
Rick, As much as I love your Dad’s and your instruction , I really think you should slow down a bit. For someone like me just starting out ( age 60 ) unsure and in need of a little tlc sometimes your just too fast with your videos. I remember your PBS series when I first found the show . Geared more towards the novice. Perhaps a division of the instruction would be helpful to some of us.. Same hints / tips etc….But geared for the novice…intermediate or the seasoned individual looking for that next level of skill. Ronnie.
Ronnie,
Thanks for the comments and yes your right we need to slow down in order to help the novice gain the information needed to get started.
The video was produced for TV and the problem with TV is that you are held to a specific time limit of 26 min, 46 seconds for each episode.
If your serious about getting help the best way is to sign up to our personal coaching program. http://www.routerworkshop.net/personal-coaching-with-bob-and-rick/
With the personal coaching program we design the lessons to your specific needs and answer any of your questions throughout the process.
Thanks, Rick.
Time constraints limit cogent details but there are no solutions available. I particularly note
that the video commences in the intermediate position of the process as it might involve a fancy jig already available. No time for instructions on making the jig.
Rick’s comments:
I think if we look carefully at the jig being used it can’t get to much simpler. It has two flat areas which allows the router bit to get on the pattern and the second flat area allowing you to get off the pattern.
The pattern isn’t relevant as it could be anything. Do you need the black material, no 1/4″ plywood will work fine…
Folks it’s time we try to get away from the thought process that requires everyone to have a plan before they can build any Jig and Fixture. All of our so called fancy Jig or Fixtures are created with the Keep It Simple System or the K.I.S.S.
So let’s recap this fixture:
1) You need a flat straight area of the plan for both the router bit getting on and off the fixture. In other words, the router bit can run at full speed and not touch or cut either the pattern or the wood part.
2) Use of toggle clamps to hold wood pieces in position. For added holding power us sand paper on the fixture base.
3) Your pattern designed by you. Remember you are making one pattern and using the router to cut that pattern on many pieces. All of the pieces will be the same, so it doesn’t matter if in your pattern has 2 flat spots etc…because all of the pieces will have the same flat spot.
Let’s keep this simple…