Don't Buy a WOODWORKING Router or Bit Before Watching This | Beginners Guide

Beginners guide to woodworking with Routers, Router Bits, and Templates. This video will help you decide what router setup is best for your woodworking goals and budget.

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[f.kieranfinney]

One of the few YouTubers who moves quickly AND thoroughly through a subject with appropriate pace. Almost like Izzy assumes we’re not idiots.

[twoweary]

I liked the way you waited until the end to ask for a thumbs up and a subscription. Why anyone would ask for or give that before they’ve even seen the video makes no since to me. I never TU a video that asks for that up front, even if it was a good one. Love your channel and been a sub for years. 👍

[mm-nyc]

OMG "ones from Stumpy Nubs and ones from James Hamilton.

Made me smile this morning.

[willbephore]

You're an exceptional teacher, thank you for sharing your knowledge, as well for as the effort that goes into thinking through a clear presentation. And your personal way of being and teaching is also so respectful that it's easy to pay attention.

[ronbishop]

Using a vacuum pump to hold your template still - one a great idea. Thank you

[buzzowen]

Great video for a 72 yr old beginner. It seems to me the router can be dangerous if not used properly. Your video helps me understand everything you are teaching. Thanks!

[goali]

Great video Izzy! It’d be great if you did a video on sharpening straight bits.

[jlivewell]

Simply the best explanation video I have watched. My friend, you are an amazing teacher! Thank you so much.

[hymeldgaignard]

I enjoy your videos! Being a retired school teacher-band director I like your use of the language I understand. I just like excellence! Going back to school and the kids I taught “You are the bomb Mr Swan”. Thank you very much.

[rbarnea]

I’m getting back into things after a couple decades away and I’m learning a ton. Izzy, you are an exceptional teacher. Many thanks from Seattle.

[jukansukiteza]

I'm maybe 5 minutes in and I just want to stop and say thank you for making this video .. very much appreciated brother

[toysoldier]

The first thing I did when I bought my first plunge router (and yes I cheaped out lol). I downloaded a bit speed chart and bought all straight bits, reason being? Well, you can get away with most things in a wood shop without a router, it just takes longer. Sanding to the line is how the old timers used to do it before we had routers, or they'd hand plane and spoke shave the pieces they were working on to get them right. I still don't use my router that often because a lot of the time, I prefer the look of a nicely sanded edge to break the sharp edge vs putting a round over on it. Oh and there is yet another router you forgot to mention Izzy, Dremel has had a plunge router attachment for years now and I find myself reaching for it more than the bigger one in my shop. Great video on the information you shared as always :)

[fredbrooks]

Of course I always learn something when I watch your videos. I should say I always learn a lot when I watch your videos. I reallyappreciate you think my “watch time” is important.

[danidunn]

You are ABSOLUTELY one of the BEST!
Your delivery is straight-forward, very detailed, and explained in a manner that TEACHES a principle that can be applied elsewhere. You are a VERY good instructor, your mannerism and tone show both your passion for and knowledge of what you do, and it is inviting and encouraging to those eager to learn more and/or perfect their craft. You have a new student here... Thank you. May God continually bless, prosper, provide, and protect you and yours...Dani Dunn

[DuckEvers]

Nobody beats the IZ! Straight forward, honest and to the point. Your uploads are MUST watch YouTube. Thanks for helping us!

[terryheimerl]

Thank you Izzy. Straight talking with no Bull.

[briansinclair]

Thanks for this great nubie video. Even at 70 yrs old you can still learn something 😊

[IamSpectre]

40 years in the plastic business and my fabrication section always used vacuum patterns made of 1/4" acrylic. What we did is drilled a hole in the center and tapped it to fit a regular Air quick connect male fittng to every template. As you can see we always use both terms "patterns & Templates". All our router tables have 1/2 to 1hp gast vacuum pumps built-in under the table. We prefer to use spiral bits in cutting Acrylic because it leaves a smoother edge and the operator can cut a little faster, with the straight flute we have cut mich slower to avooid edge markings.

[rolandharrison]

Thank you Izzy. I am dyslexic, so the top/bottom direction flip-flops screw me up. You cleared up some of the mud in the water making it almost clear. That’s saying something positive. Maybe one day I will see the light.

[badbitbucket]

Great info!
My only critique would be that you didn't mention cleaning bits. Just like a dirty saw blade, a dirty bit makes it cut like it's dull, and cleaning them brings back performance (most of the time).