Thread: Router workshops

Originally Posted by Template Tom

Jerry
I have sent the article as requested and I will be conducting another workshop on Wed 12th Nov. Contact the perthwoodschool for details.
Tom

Jerry
The material I sent was not accepted at that email address As a matter of interest the next course is on the 12th Nov if you are interested contact the perthwoodschool or me
Tom

Sorry Tom wrong email address will contact Perth Wood school Cheers Jerry

Originally Posted by Jerryj

Sorry Tom wrong email address should be [EMAIL="EMAIL]
I will contact Perth Wood school Cheers Jerry

Ok Jerry

I might suggest you remove your email address so as not to attrach spam

Tom

Thanks Tom I have enrolled on your course next week Nov 12,

Originally Posted by Jerryj

Thanks Tom I have enrolled on your course next week Nov 12,

Jerry
Great looking forward to seeing you there.
What router and template guides do you have?
Also what range of cutters do you have? Are any of the Face/edge cutters?
Do you have any experience with the use of the guides.
If possible try to get hold of the following guides for your router 40mm 30mm 16mm. These guides are only for a start as you will require a greater variety after you see what can be achieved at the workshop. It is a hands on workshop using jigs and templates.
Give me an email if you have any questions
Tom

Hi Tom Jerry here looking forward to the router course. I have a ryobi ERT241200 1/2 inch 1200 watt router, I only have 27mm guide. I know you prefer Hitachi, I was hoping I would be using routers provided, I did not want to buy anything before the course in case I got the wrong gear. I could buy a universal base plate with guide set but prefer to wait if possible, perhaps you could advise.

Cheers Jerry

Originally Posted by Jerryj

Hi Tom Jerry here looking forward to the router course. I have a ryobi ERT241200 1/2 inch 1200 watt router, I only have 27mm guide. I know you prefer Hitachi, I was hoping I would be using routers provided, I did not want to buy anything before the course in case I got the wrong gear. I could buy a universal base plate with guide set but prefer to wait if possible, perhaps you could advise.

Cheers Jerry

You May have seen me demonstrate the Hitachi router a couple of years ago at the Perth show. It is a great machine but like all routers it is not the 'Ultimate' router. It has its good points and also its bad points. People ask me often which router to Buy. I will not say as everyone is entitled to to make their own choice. I have two Hitachi and three Makita routers and a Triton that is permanently inserted in the router table which it was designed for. Each router has it's own advantages and disadvantages and everyone has their own reason for the purchase they have made. Today I was speaking to someone who says that the Festool is the one to get. As he said it suits him for the work he has to do. I took him into my workshop and he had a look at some of my work yes it could be done with the festool but I still prefer my Makita. Try to borrow a makita for the day and you will see the advantages of having such a wonderful machine. At my last workshop one of the participants left to reurn with a new makita he purchased from the shop accross the street and he left with no regrets at his purchase.
Tom
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Sorry Tom just one more question, if I was get another router for use with template guides would I be better with a large powerful router say 2000 watts or small light weight say 1000 watts, Thanks Jerry

Originally Posted by Jerryj

Sorry Tom just one more question, if I was get another router for use with template guides would I be better with a large powerful router say 2000 watts or small light weight say 1000 watts, Thanks Jerry

Jerry

I would recommend the large router. You will not feel the weight as it is resting on the templates and guided by the template guides. A number of router users purchase the small router for this reason (it is easier to handle) but they are not using template guides. The workshop I will be conducting will be a hands-on with the router in the plunge mode. It will not be used in the router table but I will introduce some aspects of routing where the router is usually inserted in the table. I have devised a new idea for trimming and edging without putting it under the table or using it hand-held so there is no concern regarding the weight of the router.

Looking forward to seeing you at the workshop and I am convinced you will leave with a better understanding of what the router is capable of achieving and in some instances you will be amazed at what you will be able to produce, and maybe you will be able to inform others on 'How to get more from their router'.


Tom

Originally Posted by Template Tom

It has been some time since I was involved in a router workshop. The boys from Perth woodschool invited me to conduct a workshop this Friday. I know this section is for discussion on router jigs. I see very little jigs produced in the workshop and a great deal of discussion on the bought jigs.
My workshop will be based on Jigs and templates produced in our own workshop. I will let you know the reponse to the presentation and maybe I could convince participants of the workshop to make a posting as to what they thought of the presentation.
There is a great deal more can be produced with the router when making your own Jigs.
Tom

Well it is on again.
Some people I have spoken to since I conducted the workshop were unable to attend the last session. This is a reminder that the Perth Woodschool have asked me to conduct a further workshop on Sat 7th Feb. Numbers are limited so book in soon. Be prepared to change your ideas as to how a router is used and also I will be introducing greater safety awareness with the use of the router.

Don't delay, contact David soon to secure your place 9358 0500. I will introduce projects that you would consider could not be achieved with the router.

Give me a call 9459 2796 for any further information on the workshop content.

Tom

Tom, my main non-table router is an Elu MOF96. Is this going to be suitable for the course? It only has a 1/4" collet.

Originally Posted by Wongdai

Tom, my main non-table router is an Elu MOF96. Is this going to be suitable for the course? It only has a 1/4" collet.

To answer truthfully the answer is no I also have an elu and it is placed in a small router table just for trimming purposes only small trimming I must add. My favourite router is the Makita 3612C. It can take all the cutters I like to use and also template guides are readily available for them in shops such as Beyond Tools in Malaga. Just as a mater of interest not all tool stores stock template guides. If you are to use my method then a 1/2" router is required with the following template guides 40mm 30mm and 16mm. There will also be a number of cutters you will require, cutters that you have never ever considered purchasing. To help those who are in the situation you are in routers guides and cutters can be hired for the day subject to there being sufficient routers available. you would need to get in quick if you are to attend the workshop.
Tom

Well, I've also got a B&D HD 14/3 with a 1/2" collet, but I doubt that the guides will fit such an old router.

I will probably pass up on this workshop.

Originally Posted by Wongdai

Well, I've also got a B&D HD 14/3 with a 1/2" collet, but I doubt that the guides will fit such an old router.

I will probably pass up on this workshop.

Don't give up too easily. I do not mean for you to go out and hire a router from a hire yard as in most cases they come with parts missing. This has been my experience when I was conducting workshops from my own workshop a number of years ago. Get in touch with me and I will explain how you can get hold of a good router and give this method a try while the workshop is available. They are not run on a regular bases so give Dave a call and book in 9358 0500 and call me for more information 9459 2796.

Tom