How to work with a wood router: instructions and recommendations

In order to learn how to work with a manual wood router, it is advisable to study the device of this tool and the purpose of each part. Some instrument parameters need adjustment.

To adjust the tool you need to use a scale and a knob. One step corresponds to 10 mm. In addition, you must immediately set the rotational speed of the cutter.

Before working, a beginner will definitely need to get used to the tool and master its capabilities. It is advisable to start with small and medium speed.

Although you should not forget that in this mode, the quality of processing is significantly reduced. Therefore, the first samples should be performed on invisible areas where errors can be masked.

At the initial stages, it is not enough to learn how to work with a router. Master novice must adhere to security requirements. You need to clearly know where the start and stop button of the tool, as well as its lock, is located. These elements are very important because the safety and quality of work depend on them.

How to set the rotational speed to work as a manual router on wood

The setting of the instrument depends on the characteristics of the material to be processed. Wood router perfectly copes with cutting composites, plywood and wood. Taking into account the peculiarities of the material, the rotational speed of the device is selected. Most often, the technical documentation that is attached to the tool already contains the necessary information.

Diameter, mm	Material	Rotational speed, mm
4-10	Hard wood (oak, beech)	5-7
12-20		3-4
22-40		1-2
4-10	Soft wood (pine, spruce)	5-7
12-20		3-6
22-40		1-3
4-10	Drywall	3-7
12-20		2-4
22-40		1-3
4-15	Plastic	2-3
16-40		1-2

 

How to fix the nozzle before working with a wood router

Work with the router starts with installing and securing the cutting nozzle. It is very important to comply with safety requirements. All actions are performed only when the cord is pulled out of the network.

Usually, the tool has tags that help install the cutter. If they are absent, the element is set to a depth not less than its own length. The technical documentation is attached to each model of the router, where the mechanism of the correct installation of the cutting nozzles is painted. There are no general rules for the tool since each modification has its own design features.

Most top-rated wood routers have a fairly simple structure, others – more advanced. On sale, there are modifications, complete with a button that blocks the rotational movement of the shaft. The presence of this detail greatly simplifies the installation of the cutter.

 

Inexpensive models of the tool there are special cracks. Therefore, there is no single instruction. To install the cutter on a specific model, you can use the technical documentation provided by the manufacturer, or view the video of work with a manual router for wood on the Internet.