Woodwork Router Advice

[CirclipParticipant @circlip]

Yes, but have you seen this :- **LINK**

Regards Ian

[Jon GibbsParticipant @jongibbs59756]

Hi Ian,

He could use a bandsaw for that job and IMHO it'd be much safer as more of the blade'd be guarded.

In his favour though he never gets close to the blade centre and never past it so kick-back will not be a big issue. It's more the objective danger of that exposed blade – eek!. Having it close to the ground just makes matter worse.

Lovely timber though

Jon

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

That looks quite safe, well at least compared to this guy cutting cedar shingles, bet ge does not need to trim his finger nails

[Jon GibbsParticipant @jongibbs59756]

That doesn't bear thinking about does it?

At least his hearing will be ok though

Jon

[KWILParticipant @kwil]

No Elfins there then?

[Former MemberParticipant @formermember11537]

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[Steve PaveyParticipant @stevepavey65865]

Posted by jerry bakermr on 09/02/2022 18:29:13:

I only do woodworking when it's necessary, although I've built two houses, largely with a chainsaw. You don't need a router; I have a cheap one that has saved me a lot of money when it comes to skirting board and trimming. I created doors out of 2x2s nailed together in a frame form and covered both sides with ply, as well as door frames out of 2x4s and architrave to disguise the connections. A drill and a good chisel are required for the locks and hinges. I don't want to lead people down the wrong path, but it is possible. The router is safe; just maintain a tight grasp and, as previously stated, do not climb the mill.

Err.. the thread is seven years old, so I think he’s got his doors sorted now. And in any case, your advice is the same as that given by someone else on page 1, post no 10. Just saying..

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