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I now own a router

Subtraction

Subtraction

Can't fix s. but learning Lenz' Law
I may have to mortise some existing door frames. so I got an old router and practiced on some scrap lumber
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the speed is incredible. I thought it would get airborne when I turned it on.
seems like you could really screw some stuff up....fast if not paying attention.
I dont yet have any cool dovetail or keyhole etc bits just the straight ones...3/16 and two smaller ones.
also my old router has a metal base so I cant see a dang thing.
it does have a light though.
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and I fully acknowledge that a skilled craftsman could make a mortise with a hammer and sharp chisel faster than I could plug in my router.
:D
 
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Subtraction said:
I may have to mortise some existing door frames. so I got an old router and practiced on some scrap lumber
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the speed is incredible. I thought it would get airborne when I turned it on.
seems like you could really screw some stuff up....fast if not paying attention.
I dont yet have any cool dovetail or keyhole etc bits just the straight ones...3/16 and two smaller ones.
also my old router has a metal base so I cant see a dang thing.
it does have a light though.
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and I fully acknowledge that a skilled craftsman could make a mortise with a hammer and sharp chisel faster than I could plug in my router.
:D
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Still use a hammer and sharp chisel to make the area out if your going to do them free hand. good luck....
 
I'm with gadjet, I'd rather run a 36" swing, 40HP lathe ripping a 1/4" a side in SS with hot chips flying than use a table saw. Those things scare me. LOL

@arts, why am I not surprised that you have a collection of routers? LOL

BillWojo
 
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OBMG74 said:
Me too!
I keep several set up for specific purposes-couple of round-overs and flush trim.
No big investment, most were purchase at flea markets and garage sales. All made in U.S.A.
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I have an el-cheapo 1/4" collet model I leave the circle cutting jig on, and one with 1/4" and 1/2" collets to really mess stuff up with.
 
Subtraction said:
I may have to mortise some existing door frames. so I got an old router and practiced on some scrap lumber
View attachment 2062527
the speed is incredible. I thought it would get airborne when I turned it on.
seems like you could really screw some stuff up....fast if not paying attention.
I dont yet have any cool dovetail or keyhole etc bits just the straight ones...3/16 and two smaller ones.
also my old router has a metal base so I cant see a dang thing.
it does have a light though.
View attachment 2062540
and I fully acknowledge that a skilled craftsman could make a mortise with a hammer and sharp chisel faster than I could plug in my router.
:D
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The trick to most routing jobs is using a guide or template. It doesn't matter if you weigh three hundred pounds and have forearms like Popeye, controlling a router freehand is never a plan. Mortise jigs for doors and frames are available, and many aren't too pricy.

Just be warned, routers and all of the wonderful bits and jigs that are available for them rapidly become addictive. Kinda like really good single malt Scotch and fine cigars. And whatever you do, do not EVER google Leigh Jigs; it's the gateway to the dark side......and a far lighter wallet;)
 
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"And whatever you do, do not EVER google Leigh Jigs; it's the gateway to the dark side......and a far lighter wallet;)"

And I would add, don't Google router tables either...
I have an old cast iron top Delta with cast iron adjustable fences, used with a Porter-Cable router.

It's WAY too handy and I would never recommend one....;)
 
I've had a router for 5 years, and only used it 2 times. I thought I'd never use it, until I needed to recess the badges on a DIY KEF 104.2 grills, and to flush trim veneer
on the same speakers.
 
yes it is kinda like when I was in junior high and tried to operate one of those hallway cleaners.....not
ended up more like electric football
 
a floor polisher? yeah those take a little bit of getting use to if you don't want to get thrown into a wall. My first job was working for a cleaning company in an old power plant. Had one of those for buffing, scrubbing, and stripping floors as needed. They're really a treat with the scrub brush attachment on a soapy wet shower room floor when you're trying to get the grout scrubbed clean.
 
For door mortises, there are plastic jigs that make it quick and foolproof. Ryobi has one kit for hinges, another with hole saws for door knob installation. Cost more than my (yard sale) router, but made replacing my interior doors easier.
 
Routers are incredibly versatile tools. A router table makes many jobs safer and more accurate but many tasks require plunge or handheld operations. I leave my 3HP Hitachi in the table, use a 2.5hp DeWalt router for plunge and fixed base, and use a small Porter Cable hand held for small stuff. There are a zillion router bit available but large size bits require a shaper. I don't have one of those :rolleyes:
 
Scored on my Milwaukee router on that site for cheap, case and about 5 nice bits

As was said, free hand using is tricky.
Guides and clamps are a Must.
Wait for the bit to stop.

Just used mine on my speakers am building.
 
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