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== Bit Types ==
== Bit Types ==
[[Image:RouterBits.jpg|400x400px|right]]
Each bit is made for a different job. The wood shop has a wide assortment, although less common types may be unavailable. It should be noted that different bit sizes and profiles will operate better at different speeds. The amount of material the is being removed in each pass as well as the hardness of the wood should determine the speed the router is ran at.
== Training ==
== Training ==
Click on [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Vl8Jbw3cSk this] link for an introductory video on using the router. The enthusiastic video's most important parts happen in the first 8 minutes. Note that we do not have a router table, but one can easily be made. If the proper direction of cut is confusing, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Qqimqo-ohU this] video explains it thoroughly, albeit in a very lengthy fashion. Our router accepts both 1/2" and 1/4" bits, just swap out collets to change bit shank size.
Click on [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Vl8Jbw3cSk this] link for an introductory video on using the router. The enthusiastic video's most important parts happen in the first 8 minutes. Note that we do not have a router table, but one can easily be made. If the proper direction of cut is confusing, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Qqimqo-ohU this] video explains it thoroughly, albeit in a very lengthy fashion. Our router accepts both 1/2" and 1/4" bits, just swap out collets to change bit shank size.