How to Use a Router | RYOBI Tools 101

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Give your DIY projects that professional look with one of the most useful tools is any workshop; the cordless Router. Learn how to safely and properly operate your router with this step-by-step tutorial in the latest installment of RYOBI Tools 101.

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0:00 Intro
0:30 Router Basics
0:41 Features & Settings
1:14 Router Bits
1:54 Router Safety
2:19 Using the Router
4:06 Outro

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[gmscolh]

Thank you Shannon for your Ryobi Cordless Trim Router instructions…..I just bought one and really had no idea on how to use a router….thanks to you, I now consider myself an expert!….😅

[kjbays]

I feel like I could actually use a router after watching this! Thanks Shannon!

[jimzumbababa]

Excellent instruction and advice! Thank you so much. I recently bought both this router and bit set. Looking forward to learning new skills with them.

[SheltiesRule]

I’m just learning about using a small router. I bought an 18v. Learning what I can before beginning a project. Good video. Ty

[clint]

I forgot how to adjust the sleeve and the manual wasn't much help so watched your video and problem solved. Router is working out great. Thanks.

[susana]

I want one of those! I've been trying to get my hair out of the way, I can't, I don't have hair. Shucks! I don't have the needed requirement to buy one. LOL. Your demo was excellent!

[joannehastings]

Thank you Shannon. Great information, easy to understand.

[paulai]

A great way to explain the router. I notice that safety is a priority with Ryobi. The tools I have used are great! Thanks for the video!

[jenniferwieland]

Thanks!! This is great! I just got the ryobi router! Love it! I’d love more examples of the bits..

[demonsaint]

Please keep the music the way it is. I watched this video in my garage on my TV and JVC speaker. Turned up the speaker loud and danced to the music while at the same time get a quick learn up my Ryobi routers. Thanks!

[SEBTECHDIY]

I used to be a team yellow, but now, RYOBI make excellent tools for my DIY projects and home renovations, at half the price of yellow tools. I'm starting to buy some RYOBI tools with the nice deals at HD, and this router will be on my list. Excellent How to video ryobi, you guys are awesome!!

[nomadicjack]

I am about to start a DIY van conversion (Fiat Ducato LWB) so I have just purchased the 18V RYOBI R18PD Percussion Drill, and the RYOBI R18JS Jigsaw on the ONE+ system. Excellent tools for a variety of tasks. Very versatile, top quality, and one battery will fit into over 260 products. Ideal tools for any RV, campervan, or caravan enthusiast.

[arleneaugustahair]

I got mine as a set with a jigsaw. Now I know I can make specific things with this.

[anaschulz]

I love my Ryobi tools and I just bought this router!

[BrookFieldAnglerfishing]

Not gonna lie…this feels and operates a lot better than the last P601 version. Ergonomics are better, the adjustments feel nicer, and the new base is much much better!

[brianleahyart]

I love Ryobi tools, and their instruction manuals are usually decent, but I found this router's instructions unclear at times (mostly in regards to installing bits, and setting up bit depth). I've figured most of it out via videos like this one, but I am still confused about how I should be using the ruler on the side. Every time you install a different bit, the recommended gap that we are supposed to leave between the bit and the collet will vary slightly (not to mention the varying lengths of bits themselves). Wouldn't this cause the numbers on the ruler to be arbitrary / inaccurate? Maybe I'm thinking about it the wrong way...

[-minute-witness]

I think some steps were missed for installing the bit. Magically, the massive piece of plastic was removed. I can't get my bit in my router although it's one of the same kit bits, and I think the included tool has to loosen something. Currently, I still don't know how to get the bit in the round black thing thing that seats it.

[ThunderRock]

Pretty much mastered my palm router, but always good to look at another video. Thanks again Ryobi!

[MrLanceboil]

is it better to do the micro adjustments
with lock lever open?

[wameans]

Can you use this router with a rotozip type attachment to cut electrical boxes out of drywall?