How To Use A Router | Ultimate Beginners Tutorial

Woodworking lessons with master carpenter Jaime Perkins of the Perkins Builder Brothers. This video is all about how to use a router... It includes setting up the router bit and base, choosing and using the most common types of router bits, and also some common beginner mistakes to avoid! The router used in this video is a Porter-Cable brand, one of the most widely available and used models ever. If you are new to woodworking, this is a must-see video series!
***A few safety notes: Always use I and ear protection when using a router; never wear loose clothing when using a Router; always use two hands to control the router; always make sure the router is turned off before plugging it into a power source; always unplug the router when changing bits; and it’s always a good idea to let the router come to a complete stop before letting go of it.
For those of you wondering about using a router table… that will be another video.

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[donnohel]

As a shop teacher of over 30 years, I'm pretty particular about what I share with my students. Your video not only made me laugh it is filled with alot of very good information. I rarely comment, but I appreciate good work when I see it. Nice job!

[DCS]

Perfectly timed video. I haven't messed with routers in years and am just about ready to start using it again. Thank you.

[COEYRN]

Literally just started watching this, and I already like you. Subscribed

[eliska]

*I absolutely love this tool!!! The first one was defective and Dewalt replaced **MyBest.Tools** More bulky than the Bosch and Makita corded palm routers I have but worth it. Nice solid base*

[brandyromano]

This was hilarious and educational. Thank you. It's been almost 20 years since I've done woodworking and I needed a refresher. Thanks for making it fun.

[T.E.P.]

great job Jaime .... absolute natural at this with just the right amount of humor. BRAVO PERKINS BRO

[sheariley]

Loved the reference to climbing cuts in machining. Before I started to dip my toes in woodworking recently, I did the same with machining. Very well made video. You addressed many things I needed to know very succinctly; something I find rare on YT these days.

[carawestgate]

Love your sense of humor! I really struggle with securing my project and getting that huge base around clamps. Appreciate all the info.

[kimsteele]

I'm starting a project this weekend that's going to require the use of a router. It's my first time and I feel so much more confident after watching your video!

[macmacmacmac]

You guys are great. Thank you Jaime and Eric. You provide inspiration. God bless

[lauramarshall]

I just found you as I was looking for router info particularly. I have to say that your opening had me hooked already. Thanks for a very understandable video.

[johnnycunnyngham]

Excellent Video - One of the best I have ever watched. Thanks

[bethlink]

Just got my first router. I've heard of them, NEVER seen one in use. Thank you so much for this quick simple video that didn't go into too much detail but just enough to get me Here I go!

[Alienshade]

I am here to fix my wi fi. This is exactly what I was looking for!

[reginaldgabel]

One of the best vids on routers that I have seen in a long time....

[IncredibleNickn]

Just orderd a router, this was all i need for when it get's delivered. Thx! I subscribed!

[patriciasummers]

Hello. You made the part about the climb cut much clearer to me. Thank you. I have subscribed to see what else I can learn. Y’all are funny too! Great!

[neilstubbs]

An excellent video for someone like myself who knows nothing - or next to nothing - about how to use a router, and especially the basic kinds of bits and what they're used for. I inherited an incredibly well-built and designed router table from my father-in-law, but have never used it because I know next to nothing about routers. But this video is the first thing I've seen that gives me a little bit of hope. Thank you.

[helenburgess]

Great video we are (husband and I) are making 2 cabinets. We are those people that are dangerous you know with a bit of knowledge. This VIDEO was so helpful we are going to be less dangerous now. Thanks so much. Loved the opening.

[Jump_Jay]

I bought a router this weekend and this video was for me!! Cheers y’all