List the 2 typical types of router bits
Edge Grooming and Grooving Bits
Where are pilot bearing bits generally used?
End, Edge of the board
Where are grooving bits generally used?
In the middle of the boards
How should you grip the hand-held router?
With two hands
Which direction should you go when using a hand held router?
left to right
Where do you put most of the pressure on the router when using an edge-forming bit in a hand held router?
Toward the edge of the boards and downward
How can you keep an exact straight line when making a groove in the middle of the work piece?
Use a guide block
How and when should you set a router down when finished?
You should set the router in its base as soon as you finish.
When working with the hand held router, the work must be...
done quickly but not so quickly that there is kickback
Why are you suppossed to use the plunge lock when using the plunge router intstead of just holding the router down?
It ensures that you stay at the same depth
Why is it suggested to wear a dust mask in addition to eye protection when using a router?
The router creates a lot of dust.
What is the maximum depth of cut when using a router bit?
1/4 inch
What happens if you need to make a groove deeper than the maximum depth of cut allowed?
Make multiple cuts/passes
Why do we make deep cuts with the router in multiple passes?
A kickback or chip out could occur.
What can happen if you proceed too slowly with the router?
Burn marks will happen.
What can happen if you proceed to quickly with the router?
Kickback could occur or.......chunks of the board could be taken out.
Which should you router first?
End Grain
Why should you router the end grain first?
The edge will chip so you can go over it when you do the other sides.
Which direction should you feed the work when using a router table?
right to left
How should you hold the piece when using a router table?
Hold it against the fence with both hands , away from the bit.
Keep router bits:
clean, sharp and replace any damaged cutters.
Before changing any bits:
Unplug the router
Wear_________________ and __________________ while operating the router.
safety glasses and a dust mask
Start up torque can make it difficult to:
control the router at the start of a cut
All the router to reach _______ speed before making any cuts
full
The bit is usually very ____________after using the router
hot
unplug the router
when not in use
The router is the most versatile tool in the shop. It can be used for many different operations from _________ __________ to _______________ ___________________.
decorative work to interlocking jointery.