Essential Router Skills: A NO BS Beginner's Guide to Woodworking

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In this beginners tutorial, we'll show you the basics of using a woodworking router. We'll go through the different types of routers, explain how to use them, and give you a no-nonsense approach to using them. This router basics tutorial is perfect for beginners who are new to woodworking or who just want to learn the basics in a simple, no-bull$h!t way. We'll cover everything you need to know to start using your router safely and effectively, so you can create beautiful things projects!

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2 Minute Tuesday Router Depth Stops    • You Should be Using This Router Depth...  
Palm Router Buying Guide    • Which Compact Router Should You Buy? ...  
Work Holding Blog https://kmtools.com/blogs/news/workho...
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Timestamps

No BS Series Intro 0:00
Types of Router, Collets and Fixed/Plunge Bases 1:05
Setting up a Router and How They Work 3:05
Plunge Base in Depth Stop Never Take More Than the Diameter of your Bit 4:11
When would you use which base? 5:50
Router Accessories 6:23
Router Safety - PPE, Workholding and Use 7:13
Router Feed Direction 8:54
Which Router Bits Should You Use - Spirals, Edge Profile, Pattern Bits 11:22
Let’s Rap This No BS Look at Routers Up 14:38
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