Utilizing the Turret Depth Stop for Incremental Depths

What happens here

Many plunge routers, including the one shown, feature a turret-style depth stop with multiple stepped surfaces. These steps are typically set at fixed, common increments (e.g., 1/4 inch, 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch). After setting your absolute zero (where the main depth stop rod rests on the lowest step of the turret), you can quickly change the plunge depth by simply rotating the turret. Each rotation brings a different step into alignment with the depth stop rod. When the rod rests on a higher step, the router will stop at a shallower depth corresponding to that increment. This is ideal for making multiple passes to achieve a deep cut, gradually increasing the depth with each pass.

Goal: Understand and use the stepped turret for quick, incremental depth adjustments