Perfect depths of cut every time without ever measuring again - guaranteed
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- This is possibly my most used router tip or trick that I use every single time I pick up my plunge router. Regardless if I'm cutting mortices, housing joints, trenches, dados, inlays, dutchmen, bowties, every time i use my router to make a plunge cut this method of setting the plunge depth stop comes in handy. Accurate to fractions of a millimetre/ thousandths of an inch. perfect repeatable plunge cuts every singe time, that can be done in 2 seconds flat, with zero measuring!!
next time you pull out your router to set-up your cuts you'll be flying along in no time!
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Thanks for this simple video. I used a router (Christmas present) for the first time yesterday and I was as nervous as a kitten, with all the dire warnings about them shooting off out of control! I was very happy to succeed in making two cuts - a straight cut in the middle of some waste material and a one foot round-over cut along the edge. I have a Bosch POF 1200 AE and I find it tricky to set an accurate depth and was thinking there has to be a simpler way to do this. Your tip is the best I've seen on how to set an accurate bit depth. Thanks again and keep it up!
Hi Joe, Welcome to the channel!
I really hope you enjoyed what you found. The POF range of routers are a good range of routers, so it should give you many years of service!
Hopefully now you can see that "shooting out of control" is a bit of an overstatement in terms of hand held use, (at least for
I am very very uncomfortable and scared of my router, this is great too. I love simple tips like this where you actually use the material itself to make the measurements. I'll be binge watching several of these videos because I need to get much better with my router. Thanks for making these Richard.
No problem!! Start simple and get to know your router. the more familiar you are with the machine, the less you have to think about, and can concentrate on the task, rather than where's the off switch, or plunge lock etc....there are also some good written articles on my website.... Routers, like any tool, can bite hard - but they are not as bad as you might think if you think about what you're doing and apply some common sense to the four basic 'rules' of routing! Let me know if you want any help with anything!!
Thanks Richard. Ill check those articles for sure
OMG I have been looking for such a video for ages! Huge thanks man, I'm just learning to use my plunge router and I was experimenting with my cut depths and I struggled a lot adjusting the proper depth. I love this video, thank you so much!
Glad I could help! We’re all about routing here, so you’ve come to the right channe if you want to get better and more confident with your machine!!💪❤️
Just bought my first plunge router and was looking at the depth adjustment scratching my head, this video made something that looks complicated simple. Brilliant, thank you
No problem Tony!
There’s loads of router related how to videos, projects and ideas on this channel.
Hopefully there’s more information here that’s of use to you also!
That's very clever. I don't use my plunge router very often, but easy tips like this make it much simpler to use. 👍🏻
The best part about this tip, is it's dead easy to remember. I've been using it for as long as I have had a router. A lot of the problem is too many peeps read the manual, go by that and never deviate. If they sat down and looked how the mechanism actually worked they'd get way more out of their tools.
Thank you very much! I understood your video much more clearly. Did several examples while describing the procedure.
Have had a router a while now but only have now gotten the time to start learning to use it.
Thank you for a great video, very informative, well explained and presented, brilliant tips
Take care
Sam
No problem Sam.
Glad it was of use. Hope you find more useful router tips and tricks on the channel too👌
I keep forgetting this trick until AFTER I've fiddled a while with the depth and then made my cut! Thanks for the reminder and I need to save this where I can get at it quickly... when I forget again.
Thank you again.......I LOVE IT....got frustrated with that measuring nightmare.....holy S...T GREAT INFO>>>>>>>
Cheers bro so simple when explained
Great video. Straight to the point
Very helpful and very easy and makes great sense, Thank you
You're very welcome!
The best video on this. Thank you so much.
Thanks! There’s loads of router tips and router related stuff in this channel!👌
Thanks for taking the time to comment, glad it was useful👍
@@BrainFizz no worries man. All the other videos on this are so vague and I don't understand what they are doing but this is just simple and too the point. Couldn't ask for more
The most well explained video regarding this. Thanks dude!!
Thanks! That’s a really nice comment. Glad it was of value to you. Hopefully there’s plenty more for you across the channel!👍
Easy to understand instructions good job
Great tips! Will use these in the future. Thanks much. Sunscribed!
Never fails, and saves loads of time and effort!
Well done: nice tricks for a beginner like me. One can use a similar method for doing inlays with a fixed base router: lay the inlaid material (ex: hinge plate) on the work surface, lay router on top of it, and lower bit until it touches the work surface. :)
yes the same technique can be used there too. just make sure that the router is stable when it's raised up, for a nice accurate setup.
Ha! Perfect idea with the drill bits. Thank you !
No worries!
Exactly what I needed. My user manual only has pictures and it tells me to do something I can't actually get my router to do. Maybe it is me, but this technique does work. Thank you :)
LOL! Sometime you gotta just think outside the box! glad it was helpful!
New to 1/4 inch router this simple way has made me ready to use the router. The instructions are not suitable for a beginner. Have hung a door. Many thanks.
glad the video was of use! thanks for taking the time to comment!
Use drill bits (which everyone has on hand!) to measure out the desired plunge depth! Wonderful tip! Thanks!
Pleasure!
You've just save me a lot of frustration. You mate are a genius 👏
Glad I could help
Great tips, Richard. Thanks.
great video thank you......i had a question in regard to inserting the bit. How far should the shaft be in the cullet nut ???? Thank you again !!!
Check out my video on “the K Line”
brilliant and clear!
As usual, spot on. Thanks Richard.
Thanks Ralph. :-)
Smart! Will be using this tip a lot in future.
you'll save loads of time and be more accurate! thanks for taking the time to comment!
Great tips Richard
Cheers Stirling!
So simple. Great tip!
Glad you liked it!
Your videos are amazing such good info thanks
thanks Pamela, glad you're enjoying my content! Please consider subscribing if you have already, everyone is welcome!
Fantastic tip Richard
Simplicity works every time! :-)
pretty tricky thanx man !
Great tip, Rick. I stopped using a Trend Depth Gauge a few years ago when I saw someone else doing just this. ;-)
I only use a depth gauge on the router table, which is pretty much a constant fine height adjuster. It's much faster than trying to measure, and more accurate!
Bloody ripper tip Richard & I'm wanting to know more to get the best usage from my router, cheers mate 👍
G'Day Sumo! Thanks for watching! There is now a large back catalogue of router videos, Router 101, projects, and tips and tricks!!
Well I’ve just learnt something new today! Thank you for this too mate! Nice channel you’ve got also! Keep it up!
Thanks Marc! Welcome aboard!! there's plenty of routery goodness here!! LOL!
Great tip ...thanks for sharing
thanks for watching! :-)
Thank you very much - easy to understand - confirms what i finally figured out :)
You are welcome!
I like the part about setting hinge thickness depth. Thanks.
Works like a charm! every time, and means you never have to worry about the size of your hinges!
Thanks for that it is something I am going to use in the future.
No problem, glad it was useful! You'll probably find now you know it, you'll use it all the time and probably never measure again!!
Great tips!
Thanks! quick, accurate and simple with no measuring! can't beat that! :-)
Excellent! Thank you!
no problem! glad it was useful for you!!
great . thank you .
Very clever......and obvious now!!
Keeping it simple!
Thanks Richard. Where did you get that straight cutter. I tried getting from amazon but getting the wrong size
Almost all of my cutters come from Trend routing technology. but many companies out there do this type of spiral cutter. This is a 1/4" spiral (uncut) cutter. but this tip works with all cutters where you need to set the depth accurately.
Perfect! Thank you 👍
Pleasure! thanks for watching!
Whats the maximum depth? I can't find any video that shows the depth of 50 to 70 mm.
I want to route holes for door hinges for a pivot door. The upper hinge has a depth of 67mm, and the lower hinge has a depth of 58mm.
I already found out I can buy a 70mm bit in length. But can all routers support all sorts of lengths?
If not, can somebody advise me on which router should fit my job? It has to be a plunger.
There are loads of routers that have a 70mm plunge depth. They will be 1/2 collet routers, that might be too large for your application🤷♂️
The real question is why route the entire depth…. I used to regularly router mortice locks that were well beyond the depth of my largest router, with the longest cutter… why not use what you already have and just drill out the bottom for the holes with a forstner and chisel?🤷♂️
@BrainFizz Thought I'd make life easier if I could buy a machine that can do it easily on that depth lol. I have considered your suggestion as my alternative option in case a 70mm doesn't exist. Turns out it does. Thanks for the advice. 💪🏽
Hi, Richard. I have a quick question I tried get the answer to my question but no luck.my question is why does the router bit slip from the Colect even it's locked and it ruin the dept cuts after setting required dept cut
I have had this happen to me a couple of times it could be a couple of things or a combination of them.
Firstly make sure your collet nit is tight enough. Lock the spindle and tighten the collet nut with a spanner (some routers have no lock, but require a second spanner to tighten the collet nut - similar to changing a table saw blade, If the cutter is still slipping check that your cutter shanks match the collet (see my video on cutter and collet sizes and important safety tips) the cutter and collet sizes have to match, you can check them with callipers if I’m doubt. Could be a 1/4” collet and a 6mm cutter shank.
Lastly check your collet for damage. A damaged collet will not grip the utter shank enough and it can slide.
Or it could be the locking mechanism on your depth stop. Mine consists of a threaded rod screwed into the rotating turner, these can vibrate loose, tighten them up securely and maybe lock tight them in place.
Nice Richard.
Thanks!
Just brilliant
Thanks Jack
Brilliant
Excellent!
Great mate! 👍👌🌟
Thank you! Cheers!
simple and obvious....why hav'nt I been using this technique......
Sometimes the obvious alludes us! :-)
This is genius.
Quick and simple, like me! LOL!
Drill bit idea is the first time I have seen it, why go and buy special measuring sticks when a bit will do? Good one
You can use anything of a known thickness. no point measuring if you don't need to!
Thanks but what length I aloud be looking for.
It will depend on what application you're going to be using it for..... for the spiral bits, they are usually fairly limited in length - determined by the diameter. Standard straight cutters usually have more choice of length of cut. As long at the cutter and your router will reach the depth you want to cut, it doesn't make a whole lot of difference.
So funny, I would have never thought to use a drill bit.
way cheaper than the expensive gauge blocks companies try to get you buy!
Routing for inserts or dedos
Where I can get this spiral cutter
+elvis o'shaughnessy I get mine direct from trend, but any trend stockist can order them for you, either in person or online. You can also purchase direct from trend themselves via the website.
Hi Richard, do u know the company name
+elvis o'shaughnessy for what??
Great tip… stupidly easy 😂
Bloody hell - why didn't I think of that?
"Keep it simple stupid" LOL!
I feel like christian bale is teaching me woodworking....but way better than bale could prob. do.
yeah, a couple of people are saying that, but i don't see it?? maybe the black cape and mask?
I hope you're still here, as this video is 5 years old. You didn't address "incremental" plunges. It's NOT uggested to do a "FULL" plunge, so explain how to use the "turrets" to cut incrementally please (i.e. 3/8 cut). It's always suggested to cut 1/8, 1/8 more then your final 1/8
If you have a look through my channel you’ll probably find at least three videos that talk about depth of cut, “never cut deeper that the thinnest part of the cutter, relief cuts and dovetailing are cover, in depth in even more videos.
If you set the full depth of the cut in one setting you only have to make one set up, taking the time once and avoiding compound errors in making several set ups….. no one says you have to take the full depth… although it is possible depending on the specifics of the cut. (Size, diameter, depth, profile).
Not all turrets are accurate, they imho opinion create potential for errors and personally I don’t like them.
If you like to use them, make a video. Im sure others would benefit from your info.
If I use 2" length then I don't think get the right depth of cut
A 2" dado seems pretty deep... are you trying to make a deep mortice? either way, you just need a cutter long enough to reach to your intended depth of cut. The set up is exactly the same as in the video.
Well.....its still measuring. You're just using a different format of measurement.
That’s just Semantics. I think people understand the “without measuring” within the context of the application.
@@BrainFizz I'm sure some people are blown away like it's wizardry.
Hahahaha
Should
Ok, what's the catch? This is too damn simple!
hahaha no catch, honest!
Well as long as you said honest then I have to believe you then. Thanks foe sharing.