Was about to buy a fixed base, this is the most no-BS, no unwanted rock metal music video helped me decide to buy a plunge base. Thank you !
@lucrosconi8039
Жыл бұрын
This Gentleman is such a great teacher. I wish he could spend a Saturday afternoon with me in my small shop . Bravo !!
@DaCake2
5 жыл бұрын
I love it when people make clear and straightforward videos like this. Shame on those who clicked on the dislike button.
@LjLaValle
3 жыл бұрын
Ha, there will always be some schmo hitting the dislike button no matter how great and informative the video is - It's a nervous disorder.
@sandynono04
2 жыл бұрын
Yes what he said shame on them🙃
@spencerdyson8575
2 жыл бұрын
What dislikes? 😂
@user-gw1ez5ok4j
Жыл бұрын
I'm used to larger, corded routers kzitem.infoUgkxfQ5_mgwq6PcudJvAH25t-I4D-3cTPz4z so this was a different experience for me. Basically, this is an incredibly sweet machine, fits well in the hand, etc. It has slightly less power than I'm used to, but that's understandable. Maneuvering freehand takes some practice. These days, it's especially nice to be able to avoid power cords. This is above the level of a hobbyist but below a pro level.
@Wwgoa
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the nice comments. There are lots of great tools out there. In the world of routers I like the 2.25 hp (12-amp) models with variable speed. You can get kits that have both a plunge and fixed base in them, and that’s a good value. Make sure they come with ¼” and ½” collets. Be best if you could make a stop in a store that sells a variety of models so you could see if one feels best in your hands.
@mike41062
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video- was exactly what i was looking for! Really awesome seeing a multi-purpose router like that. Do you think that these are something you'd have to buy together as a complete kit, or buy separately to be able to space out the cost?
@maxcohen9639
3 жыл бұрын
10 years later and this video is still helping people. Just the info needed
@f9w99
8 ай бұрын
this guy just answered my apprehension to purchasing the kind of router i need in 5 minutes. Found myself a multi-purpose one and won't even hesitate buying it tomorrow.
@millerfenez8056
6 жыл бұрын
The ad at the bottom of your videos blocks what you are trying to demonstrate. Great information and thanks for making this video. Dave
@go10go444
7 жыл бұрын
George, great job! So good to see you here. I lost track of you after we left the Job Corp in St. Paul. Looks like your love for woodworking and knowledge base has grown greatly over the years. Keep up the good work. Larry M.
@kidsuse22
7 жыл бұрын
Hey, Larry. Good to hear from you. We should have lunch or something....
@joshsowack
4 жыл бұрын
Hope you guys ended up getting lunch !
@tick_magnetedschaper5611
4 жыл бұрын
I have a drill press that looks just like the one behind you. I bought it about 30 years ago. Works great. Thanks for including it in this video!
@Cheater6913
3 жыл бұрын
Great video, I really like that you actually did some examples for us thank you.
@ayechapin1
2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I found this channel
@Yarrb53
9 жыл бұрын
The perfect answer to my questions, thanks George
@BrainFizz
9 жыл бұрын
Don't forget that many plunge base ,routers also have the ability to use a fine height adjuster for those important depth adjustments. Don't be fooled into thinking you need to buy a fixed base router/base because you wand to do rounders or dovetails!
@markmehrer8320
3 жыл бұрын
A very helpful and informative video that allowed me to purchase a Bosch router combo with confidence. Thank you, sir. I'll keep watching.
@Wwgoa
3 жыл бұрын
Glad we could help!
@jimjakosh2506
6 жыл бұрын
That was very interesting. I was most interested in that switch on the handle. Most times when you pull the motor out of one base and put it in another, it has to have the switch on the motor, but that Bosch must have a link from the bases to the switch and I think that would be well worth bringing to light in the video
@TheCankersore
5 ай бұрын
Thank you! I benefited immensely from this…
@Sulkanator
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks so much for the clear explanation/demonstration.
@mikemyers7749
9 жыл бұрын
Great Video! Exactly the information I was searching for
@dhk0407
10 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to start my own projects. This video taught me alot.
@scottsena6760
5 жыл бұрын
Explained simply and well!
@chriserickson4417
23 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video. Very informative.
@Donnievil
11 жыл бұрын
A good way to find projects is to find a style of project that interests you and look for a website/youtube channel that specializes in that kind of project. For example, Steve Good has a lot of projects for scrollsawing, of varying degrees of price and difficulty, that are all free to download. There are a lot of videos on turning. It's a pretty broad subject to deal with on just one channel, and WWGOA tends towards more general tips and helps. Hope that's helpful to you.
@kickpublishing
7 жыл бұрын
You definitely get better edging work with fixed base routers - lower centre of gravity and lower handles means less likelihood of slight tipping / lateral rotation - trim routers are a horrible for edging work IMHO as the base is too narrow and they are top heavy so always seems to rock slightly.
@service88jm
Жыл бұрын
I saw another video that stated when working router tabled you feed right to left and hand routers are run left to right. You ran the fixed left to right and the plunge right to left. What, if any is the reason.
@thomastucker5686
4 жыл бұрын
What I don't like about flat sided base plates is they require you stay on the flat or you lose accuracy whereby the round base will always be a constant distance from the bit.
@XwpisONOMA
7 жыл бұрын
I do not get why a fixed base router cannot be used exactly like a plunge router. I've seen professional woodworkers make a hole (in the middle of the work piece) with a drill or even better a forstner bit put the router in, then start it and continue with the cut. Yes it is probably a bit easier with the plunge mechanism but that does not justify the expense of having two separate routers or even bases. Anybody with me on that? What is the big deal with the plunge router? Do we REALLY need one? Why? When?
@Wwgoa
7 жыл бұрын
The approach that you are describing will work. In addition to offering convenience for plunging into a work piece, routers are also nice for setting precise depth of cut using the provided stops. In my opinion the incremental cost for a second router base is worth the investment, but when I first got started I went for a couple years with only a fixed base router and I got by without the plunge base.
@enigma7070
9 жыл бұрын
So the question I have is that if I only have a plunge router can I fix the depth to so that it works just like a fixed based router? In other words, what can a fixed base router do that a plunge router can't?
@hubzo1
8 жыл бұрын
please answer this!
@kickpublishing
7 жыл бұрын
Yes, but the centre of gravity is higher with a plunge router and so are your hands on the tool so they are not as steady when you are doing edging work - made worse by the fact that only a very small proportion of the base is in contact with the work - making it more likely to tip a fraction and give you an uneven routed edge. But a plunge router will do both if you go careful and steady when routing edges. In a nutshell - buy both.
@XwpisONOMA
7 жыл бұрын
Only an amateur can tip a fixed base router. And how only a small portion of the base is in contact with the work. A plunge router is all you need, provided you spend the time to learn your tools. No need for two routers. Actually, for small work and with proper handling and speed a good trim router is all you need.
@ThekiBoran
6 жыл бұрын
Enig Ma If I could only have one kind of base I would take the plunge base. It can do everything a fixed base can.
@LjLaValle
3 жыл бұрын
Great vid on router use! Nice shop also, looks like a great place to work on projects!
@BoxerDogs
3 жыл бұрын
At 3:21, you are working with a plunge router and you said, "because I don't have a ball bearing, I'm need something to guide the router." Does this mean that all bits used for plunge routers do not have ball bearings?
@Wwgoa
3 жыл бұрын
You can use bearing bits with a plunge router for edge applications. But here he is plunging into the middle of a work piece, so the bit doesn't have a bearing.
@doyen86
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for breaking this down.
@juliantaylor7663
2 жыл бұрын
this may sound stupid but in Australia 1/2" fixed routers are rare. the only fixed base routers available are 1/4" shank palm routers. can you use a plunge router like a fixed base?
@sandynono04
2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful Thanks😁
@isobelpotter826
3 жыл бұрын
great video. so clear
@mohairmeadows
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks that helped me so much to decide.
@amanwalia6949
7 жыл бұрын
What model is that your are using. It looks like a good buy for beginners since it can be used both as plunged and a trim router
@elvisoshaughnessy1255
6 жыл бұрын
Hi,quick question. Why does the router bit tend to get loose while routing even it been lock as it should
@faffybubs9099
5 жыл бұрын
take a smaller cut each time
@MrTPF1
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Wasn't sure what base to use for what.
@spigaman926
6 жыл бұрын
This helped so much!!
@bonniecohen1219
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, George, for that explanation. Question: When routing the edge of an irregularly shaped or curved piece, which is the best router to use? Also, which is the best router to use to make hollows in say, a bowl or on a spoon?
@Wwgoa
3 жыл бұрын
Great question! I have forwarded your question to our experts. Please allow 1-2 business days for their response. We will post it here.
@Wwgoa
3 жыл бұрын
Either type of router would be fine for edge work. The plunge feature isn't necessary, but doesn't hurt anything. For interior work, such as the hollows that you are describing, a plunge router is easier to control and makes the work easier. Paul
@hillscounty
10 жыл бұрын
Great explanation, thank you.
@Wwgoa
11 жыл бұрын
Curt, We have a lot of additional videos on our premium channel There are no advertisements on that channel.
@passingFable
8 жыл бұрын
Hi, is there a reason for not running the flat side of the base against the fence?
@Wwgoa
8 жыл бұрын
+passingFable Great question. Either approach can work, but the advantage is that placing the round portion of the base against the fence is more forgiving. When you place the flat edge against the fence, the slightest rotation of the router base during routing operations will case the bit to move away from the fence. By placing the round edge of the base against the fence, if you slightly rotate the base while routing, the bit will remain the same distance from the fence as long as you maintain contact between the base and the fence.
@roylikesitlikethat
6 жыл бұрын
If i have an undermount setup router, a fix base would be ideal for making copies of say rings over 4 inch to 12 inch?
@johnepperson6804
Жыл бұрын
Can you use a plunge router base with a 3/4 inch round over bit or do you have to use the fixed base? I am new to using a router.
@Wwgoa
Жыл бұрын
Hello John, Yes, you can do that. Just set the depth of cut before you start running the router, and used it like a fixed router when it is running. If you have any other questions, please chat, email, or call Customer Service. Sincerely, Sarah Wood Workers Guild of America Video Membership
@taltabachnik01
11 жыл бұрын
george, just became a member of the channel and i am really blown away by all the great information. i wanted to ask your professional opinion on something, for a DIYer and an enthusiastic hobbyist what is the router your would suggest? i can spend the money on a makita or a bosch, but would a cheaper option of craftsman, dewalt, or something like that also last a long time and provide similar performance, or would i need to spend the extra money on a makita/bosch? thanks, for the advice.
@metalliholic
3 жыл бұрын
Can I use a plunge router to round edges? or would I need a fixed base for that?
@1wannabee1
7 жыл бұрын
Any1 know if you can fit a half inch collet for a quarter inch? Apparanelty, if you use a jig to mitre kitchen worktops? most vids I've watched, all say use a half inch router? Any advice would be grateful before I choose which router to buy. Thanks
@MrMeanderthal
11 жыл бұрын
I have done profession carpentry, cabinet making, millwork, and boat building for almost 30 years.. I can count on the fingers of one hand the times I've used a plunge router.. for the most part they are big time wasters..
@saltysteel3996
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, my fix base does just fine. Hold off work piece a little, turn on, sink in and go.
@keysersoze5633
6 жыл бұрын
As always, very informative. By any chance, do you have a video of how to use a router centering tool? Is it really needed? Thanks!
@Wwgoa
6 жыл бұрын
Hello Keyser, We do not have a video on this, but this is a good idea and we will put it on our list. Thanks, Paul Wood Workers Guild of America Video Membership
@telosfd
4 жыл бұрын
I want to inlay around perimeter of a crobel 1/2" inside from the edge but my trimmer router have no guide to copy. Any idea where to found DIY? Thanks.
@Wwgoa
4 жыл бұрын
Hello. I have not come across a DIY approach to this. Most routers allow the installation of a third party template guide such as this: amzn.to/2u8gezN . A bushing kit like this will allow you to follow a pattern using your router. Thanks Paul-Woodworkers Guild of America
@Mattcamel51
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@MegaKbyrne
11 жыл бұрын
Can a fixed base router be used if a pilot hole is drilled first as I only have a craftsman fixed base. I wish to do mortices and tenons. Best Kevin.
@denniscasey2974
6 жыл бұрын
Not sure how to word this but looking for a demo that actually shows how to set up and make depth adjustments when using a plunge based router to a craftsman router table
@rodrigocaballero1481
7 жыл бұрын
hey this is Rodrigo. Could you please tell me the model a your router that excepts both plunge and fix bases?. I thank you in advance.
@Jay2525Jay
13 жыл бұрын
Thanks, great info.
@richardparnell8402
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video, Q: can you put a fix base on a table so you can do edging?
@Wwgoa
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Richard! Thank you for your question. I have forwarded it along to our experts. Please allow 1-2 business days and I will post their response here. Thank you!
@richardparnell8402
3 жыл бұрын
@@Wwgoa thanks.
@Wwgoa
3 жыл бұрын
I assume that you are referring to mounting a fixed based router in a router table. Sure; you can do that. Paul
@richardparnell8402
3 жыл бұрын
@@Wwgoa I thought so, guess I should learn how to build a table for said purpose. Lol thanks figuring things out is a fun.
@Prospectpr
10 жыл бұрын
Which type of router is mounted in a router table? I think I have a plunge router in mine and it is a beast to work with. Would the fixed base make things easier?
@chewsir
10 жыл бұрын
Most tables use a fixed base router.
@BrainFizz
9 жыл бұрын
chewsir Prospectpr It depends, Many plug routers have the ability to accept a fine height adjuster. Here in the UK we have about 90% plunge base routers, and they are all the small 1/4" models. It also means you don't need to both with a fancy router lift, which will save you money and still give you fine adjustment.
@robritoboy
6 жыл бұрын
Shouldn't you have used the flat part of the plunger base against the 'fence', rather than the round part? You won't get a straight cut if you slightly turn it. Am I missing something?
@Wwgoa
6 жыл бұрын
Hi, If you use the flat part you will have a chance of rocking the router and if you do that the bit will move away from the fence. If you use the round part then you can rotate the router without any risk of the bit moving off course. Thanks, Paul WoodWorkers Guild of America Video Membership
@bluelife2127
6 жыл бұрын
Hi, Is it possible to use a router to cut drywall? If so, what bit do I need to buy?
@bluelife2127
6 жыл бұрын
The Turkey Talker Thank you sooooo much for the information! !!!
@chrissensel6658
4 жыл бұрын
Great video. That was straight to the point and it "cut" through all the BS. Pun intended..
@walterrider9600
8 жыл бұрын
thank you
@sp8sangel
Жыл бұрын
Love how you just grab that cable and rip that plug out of the wall plug. Good teaching
@rob94rob94
6 жыл бұрын
I wanna see someone doing a plunge cut with a fixed base router
@androo9320
4 жыл бұрын
rob94rob94 it ain’t pretty. Killed my 1st router that way. It chuggers up the wood like it’s trying to grudge-!%#* it, and the motor acts like an R2 unit with a bad motivator, at least until it goes dead silent for the rest of eternity. This all occurs within about 0.9 seconds, which is about the same amount of time it takes nascent fecal matter to move from the middle of one’s digestive tract to uncomfortably close to the very cusp of one’s sphincter. In short, I cannot recommend the practice...... 😳
@markmehrer8320
3 жыл бұрын
Please don't cover the lower part of the screen with the Woodworkers Guild banner.
@Wwgoa
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your feedback. I have forwarded your comment to the proper department. We value your opinion, and it will help with the development of our online streaming community. We will continue to listen and work hard for your complete satisfaction.
@ivokolarik8290
7 жыл бұрын
also plunge router is usually not Square all around the base
@eltigredetejas2328
2 жыл бұрын
New sub 💪🏿
@react1200
2 жыл бұрын
Impossible with a fixed base? Hold my beer.
@stoutfarmhousedesignsmlcpr9154
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video that disnt make me feel like I was talked to like a tard. I also liked the fact that I didnt have to hear about any dumb stuff going on in your life...or see your cat run across the screen and we get a side bar conversation about a FN cat. Another great thing is.... it wasn't in fast forward. You told actually me valuable information inadvertently short period of time without techno music playing in the background. Thanks.
@justinspv3508
6 жыл бұрын
How can I buy this router..Anybody please tell me .I begg you . Please
@williammackie6701
6 жыл бұрын
Go to Lowe’s.
@justinspv3508
6 жыл бұрын
William Mackie what is lowes
@williammackie6701
6 жыл бұрын
justins p v , it’s a large chain of home improvement stores in the US
@justinspv3508
6 жыл бұрын
William Mackie iam in india.do i get this
@mikea3084
11 жыл бұрын
George is the other 4%
@williardpienus8014
4 жыл бұрын
....or two routers for the price of three.
@InnerVisions1969
8 жыл бұрын
Your info banners and your adds COVER ALL YOUR WORKING TABLE, making watching your videos incredibly frustrating! If you do not change that, you are not really interested in helping other people than yourself!
@jennarancho5865
8 жыл бұрын
+InnerVisions1969 Shut the fuck up.
@InnerVisions1969
8 жыл бұрын
Jenna Rancho You are as imbecile as your comments! No more time wasting in idiots like you.
@NotSoLiberal
3 жыл бұрын
I did not understand a thing. I must be dumb
@HarjeetBalian
11 ай бұрын
sunny deol
@curt34203
11 жыл бұрын
Dam you wasted my time , can't see the video because of the banners.
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