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General Routing Best Practices

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To ensure safe and effective routing, always keep the router's base plate flat against the workpiece surface. Move the router consistently from left to right. Maintain control by using both hands on the tool throughout the operation. Allow the router bit to do the work; avoid forcing the tool through the material. If you are making deep cuts, perform them in multiple shallow passes, cutting no more than an eighth of an inch (1/8") at a time, to reduce stress on the tool and prevent burning the wood.

Goal: Apply best practices for safe and effective router operation.

Tools and materials

  • Cordless Trim Router Milwaukee — Demonstrating proper handling and cutting techniques
  • Workpiece — The material being routed

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As long as you work left to right, you'll have nice clean corners. So, remember, keep your base flat, move left to right, keep both hands on the tool, let the bit do the work, don't try to force it. If you're making really deep cuts, just do a little bit at a time. Do an eighth of an inch max. Anyways, it's Saturday. I got stuff to do. I'll catch you guys later. Peace.

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