Routing with template guides

[Tom O Donnell]

Hi all

Sorry I have not been in contact with the forum for some time as I have been quite busy writing my book. Now a CD-Rom

I am sorry to hear that the great number of router users do not know how to use the template guides, and I must admit they are missing out on what can be done with the router.

I have been saying this for a number of years now, and I am still to be convinced that the guides are used with the average router user.

I have submitted pics to try and get some interest in the use of the guides but have had very little reponse.
Unless I am proven wrong I will suggest that most router users do not know how to use the template guides.

I admit there is a lot to learn on how the guides are used. If you would like a free copy of 'An Introductiopn to the use of the template guides' contact me and I will send a version of your choice- (a) word Doc ,(b) as a publisher version, (c) or as a Powerpoint presentation.

I have posted the information on www.wa1.quik.com.au/tomodonn

Tom

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[This message has been edited by Tom O Donnell (edited 09 January 2003).]

[Sandy Johnston]

Hi Tom,

I have tried the template guide with my 3 hp router and find it hard to keep the machine square on to the work.
Possibly due to the weight of the thing. Could be lack of techinque on my part as this is my first router and I have been using it, mostly mounted on the tritons table.

Is there a preferred holding technique and stance? - I grab the beast and ease it up to the template but after a while I usually have it leaning off square before I notice.

I'm no light weight myself - but no charles atlas either.

Regards
Sandy across the ditch

[Tom O Donnell]

Hi Sandy

seems your problem is understanding how to use the template guides I will forward a copy 'Introduction to the use of template guides' for you to have a look at. Once you come to grips with the use of the guides it will change your style of routing for ever. More importantly it will get the router out of the 'Below Bench' position and add greater potential to its use.
Tom

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[Glenn M]

Hi Tom,

I'll gratefully accept any info to help improve my router technique. Word doc will be fine thanks

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Glenn
www.woodworkbooks.com

[Tom O Donnell]

Glenn

Copy of word doc has been posted please give your comments if you wish.
Tom

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[griffo]

Tom

I would greatly appreciate a copy of this guide as well.

Thanks in advance

PS word doc is fine

[Tom O Donnell]

Griffo
Please forward your email address so that I can forward the material
Tom

[griffo]

Sorry

[email protected]

Ta

[Geoff Sims]

Tom

I would certainly appreciate a copy of your Intro to using template guides.

email address is: [email protected]

Regards
Geoff sims

[tonks]

Hi Tom,

May I get a .doc copy please.

My email address is:

[email protected]


regards


Allen

[Tom O Donnell]

Allen
I have sent the information requested. I suppose this is a good time to inform readers that the Perth Wood Show is on in March

Tom

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[Pete]

Tom,
could you please send me a copy in .doc format. my e-mail address is [email protected]

cheers,
Peter

[geoffgoodfellow]

tom
could you send me a word copy please
many thanks

[Tom O Donnell]

All copies have been sent as requested
Tom

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TomnJarrah

[Hoffy]

Hi Tom

I would appreciate a Word doc as well
Many thanks
Keith

[email protected]