Woodworking Foundations Class: Learn How to Use the Router

Ready to take your woodworking skills to the next level?In this hands-on, four-hour private class, you'll learn how to safely and confidently use both the handheld trimmer and the plunge router.Designed for people with some woodworking experience who are ready to expand their skills, this intensive one-on-one class will take the mystery out of using a router and show you just how versatile this tool can be.What you'll learnRouter Safety - Safe handling, correct setup, cutting direction, securing your workpiece, how to use a fence and understanding how to avoid common mistakes.Getting to know the routerUnderstand the difference between a trim router and a plunge router, their components, setup and when to use each.Router bitsExplore different profile bits, what they're used for and how to safely install and change bits.Three key applications

• Edge profiling
• Cutting grooves and dados
• Template routing

Hands-on practiceDevelop your technique through practice, with individual guidance and plenty of time to ask questions.A personalised learning experienceIn this private class, we can work at your own pace, focus on your skill level and spend extra time on the techniques you want to learn. You'll leave with practical experience, a greater understanding of this versatile tool and most importantly, the confidence to start incorporating routing into your own woodworking practice. 4-5-hour intensive one-on-one classAll tools and materials providedMorning or afternoon teaExpert guidance in a professional workshop environment Read more details