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Get the most out of your router
Woodworkers of every skill level will find something useful in this DVE about the most versatile power tool in the shop. For router expert Pat Warner, the basic idea is to use the router as a "finishing" tool: do all your rough-cutting and hogging with other power tools, then remove the last 1/32 in. of wood with the router, in a clean, surgical stroke.
Warner shows you how to rout clean circles and holes; how to make half-lap joints at the ends of boards, and laps in the middle of boards that cross each other at any angle you choose. There's a section on the anatomy of a fixed-base router, another on the use of the collar guide for precise template work, and a lesson on getting two different shapes from the same decorative-profile bit.
Warner explains how to get the most out of your router. He shows you how to rout perfect dadoes and grooves, how to make through mortises without tearout, and how to set up and use the table-mounted router.
You'll also learn all about bearing-guided bits, how to rout sliding dovetails, and how to manage full-thickness cuts to make edge treatments like bullnoses.
This DVD is a compilation of two Video Workshops: Versatile Router 1 and Versatile Router 2.
(about 48 minutes)
This video was added to our catalog on March 12, 2005 in Woodworking::Shop Tools.
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I thought the video was informative and well done. I thought the video rental was a little expensive since you can buy the video from Rockler.
I really like Pat Warner’s approach to woodworking. He works with wood but with the precision of a machinist. His website shows beautiful templates, jigs and fixtures but this video brings the techniques back to reality. He is a big supporter of safety which I appreciate. This video is filmed in his garage shop. It goes by fast so I had to watch a few times. This is a video I would consider purchasing. I picked up many tips by watching this video. I have been woodworking for 20 years and I still enjoyed his tips and techniques. It is for the newcomer, but as an experienced woodworker, I still got a lot out of the video. Just seeing him work, seeing his templates is very valuable I thought. As you get more experienced in woodworking, it is too easy to cut corners and forget the little things. This video is a great reminder to be safe, to work properly, to use quality templates and equipment, and to be accurate. Taking the time up front will eliminate problems later. Pat is the best source on router’s around.
I really like Pat Warner’s approach to woodworking. He works with wood but with the precision of a machinist. His website shows beautiful templates, jigs and fixtures but this video brings the techniques back to reality. He is a big supporter of safety which I appreciate. This video is filmed in his garage shop. It goes by fast so I had to watch a few times. This is a video I would consider purchasing. I picked up many tips by watching this video. I have been woodworking for 20 years and I still enjoyed his tips and techniques. It is for the newcomer, but as an experienced woodworker, I still got a lot out of the video. Just seeing him work, seeing his templates is very valuable I thought. As you get more experienced in woodworking, it is too easy to cut corners and forget the little things. This video is a great reminder to be safe, to work properly, to use quality templates and equipment, and to be accurate. Taking the time up front will eliminate problems later. Pat is the best source on router’s around.
Interesting router techniques. Professionally presented video.
I learned a lot that I didn't know about how to use jigs with the router.
Excellent!! For those who have very little or no experience using a router this is "router 101."
High production values. Fast paced. Good basic content.
