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- Woodwork
For all router enthusiasts, this course is about the first steps to understanding the power of the router. I am the co-host of the Router Workshop and the router is the first tool to master.
- Woodwork
Lesson location
- Online
About Rick
Who is Rick Rosendahl? I am the co-host of the PBS woodworking series called "The Router Workshop" I have over 183 30-minute episodes that talk about how to use the router on many different woodworking projects. We have a very unique set of methods used to teach woodworking and believe the router is the first tool to master when developing your woodworking skills.
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About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Router lessons introduce students to the **router workshop**, covering essential concepts like its components and functions. Students learn how to use a router to create various joints and profiles. The lessons progress from basic safety and setup to advanced techniques for precision and creativity. The router is a powerful tool used in woodworking for shaping edges, cutting grooves, and making joinery. --- # **Router Workshop: First Lessons** The initial lessons in the router workshop focus on the fundamentals of the tool. Students first learn to identify the key components of a router, such as the base, motor, collet, and depth adjustment mechanism. Safety is a top priority, so the first lesson emphasizes proper handling, power control, and personal protective equipment (PPE). The lessons then move to practical applications, starting with a simple task like creating a chamfer or a roundover on a piece of scrap wood. The instructor guides students on how to choose the right router bit, set the correct depth, and make smooth, consistent passes. This hands-on experience allows students to understand how the router's speed and feed rate affect the quality of the cut. Subsequent lessons introduce students to more complex operations, such as cutting dadoes and rabbets for shelves or drawers. Students learn to use guides, fences, and jigs to ensure accuracy and repeatability. These exercises build on the foundational skills, helping students gain confidence and proficiency in using the router for various woodworking projects.
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Rates
Rate
- £43
Pack prices
- 5h: £215
- 10h: £430
online
- £43/h
free lessons
The first free lesson with Rick will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
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