BitsBits is the BEST place to buy router bits: bit.ly/BitsBits USE CODE JKATZMOSES15 for 15% off (P.S. I know I suck at saying collet sizes. What you need to know is the big routers have 1/2 inch collets and the smaller ones have 1/4" collets.)

@john-rosscosta3252

5 жыл бұрын

Katz-Moses Woodworking Shop still waiting for my ultimate router jig lol 😁

@katzmosestools

5 жыл бұрын

hahaha

@wb_finewoodworking

5 жыл бұрын

Katz-Moses Woodworking Shop, this is an outstanding introduction to using a router. You put a lot of information into a short time frame. It’s one I’ll refer back to. I’ve been looking at smaller routers and love my full size Bosch so your recommendation of the Colt sounds good. The next time I can justify the purchase of a smaller router or I see a good sale I’ll have to pick one up.

@katzmosestools

5 жыл бұрын

WB Fine Woodworking it really is amazing! Thanks bud!

@BradsWorkbench

5 жыл бұрын

What brand of router bits do you recommend for an affordable option?

I just finished building the handrail on my deck kzread.infoUgkxfQ5_mgwq6PcudJvAH25t-I4D-3cTPz4z and used this great little router to clean up the top rail before the final sanding and stain. It was light weight but packed lots of power. Either size battery didn't seem to make it top heavy and I'm a 64 yr old women so I really appreciated how easy it was to use...................... CORDLESS only way to go !!

Amazing video! One more important tip: If you're a new user, practice every cut a few times on pieces of scrap wood.

@katzmosestools

4 жыл бұрын

Agree 100%

@MyBlowncobra

4 жыл бұрын

@@katzmosestools what? You mean I cant just load and shoot from the hip....ahhh man there goes tomorrow's entertainment..

@CarAudioInc

2 жыл бұрын

lmao practice is for pussies dawg

@sail4life

2 жыл бұрын

@@MyBlowncobra Hmm. great idea for a fun video! A battery router based hip-fire board launcher jig...

I recently bought a Bosch Colt router and I love it. One tip for new users: when using the edge guide, tighten it as hoards as you can, because it will slip as you go if it's not super tight, and ruin your straight cut (I was doing a plunge cut). Make several passes, taking out a small amount of wood each time, then go back over it repeatedly, or go very slow. Routers are powerful and so much fun! Definitely wear eye and ear protection!

Good demonstration about grain direction. I hadn't considered that aspect.

LOVE your concise, no BS approach to this video (subscribed!). Learned more in 10 minutes than watching 2 hours of other vids! Your philosophy of making your initial bit purchase an inexpensive set is right on. Until you do this for a while you have no idea what bits your will use for your work style. There are soooo many and you'll want to try them all, but you will only use a select few. Once you figure that out, buy good quality replacements. Thanks for getting me interested in learning more about my routers--they are probably the most versitile, most neglected tools in my shop!

Possibly the best router skill videos I’ve ever seen. Great advice and a totally agree about buying cheap bits first!

@katzmosestools

5 жыл бұрын

Dustin Penner yeah that was a tough lesson to learn. I have about 150 bucks worth of bits I've never touched. Thanks bud!

@EscapeMCP

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah totally +1 on cheap bits to start. It makes you appreciate the good bits when you do blow £30 on them and you understand why they cost that much. I got the Triton router down from your one (MOF001) and it's an awesome bit of kit for the money (especially if you plan to use it in a table and factor in the cost of not having to buy a router lift). For my trim router, I have a Katsu trim router which is a really good Chinese knockoff of the Makita (the one with the metal (not plastic) base) . For £35 ($45) it's a brilliant little router and compatible with all the Makita add-ons. It's far better (cheaper) though just to buy Katsu's own bases for it as they are again much cheaper than the Makita ones (tip for the Makita owners: they also fit the Makita trim router ;) Due to the extremely cheap cost of the Katsu, you can have a couple of them dedicated to single tasks such as flush trimming or rounding over to save time on bit changes.

This was THE best router info video I have evet seen. Keep it coming.

You’re a great guy! Thanks for taking the time and explaining for us beginners in the wood working business.

Absolutely love your videos man. Very helpful and educational. I learned more in ONE of your videos than I have in hours of reading and trying to teach myself. Thank you!

I know I am an old man, but thanks. The last time I had someone talk woodworking that I could actually understand was 1979. Never too old to learn. 👍👍

Easily the most concise router skills video on YT. Awesome job.

You are THE GREATEST! I'm learning so much from you as a beginner, thank you and God bless.

So much info in such a short period of time!

Man Take a breath now and again

Quality video, super educational and informative! I have a Colt, and it's already paid itself off in terms of the things I've been able to make and modify!

My God the information! Why can’t everyone do like this! Yes I will rewatch but at least not bored!

Really grown to enjoy this channel. Thanks for the great videos. I am looking for a router now and this has helped tremendously.

I’ve watched literally hundreds of woodworking videos and I really wish they were all like this one. There is no wasted time, every second counts, it’s full of really useful information with absolutely no filler. He doesn’t fancy himself as a comedian, no wacky stuff, his pets and kids are nowhere to be seen and there is no cheesy music. Most videos would take two hours to give that sort of information. If some part really interested me and it went too fast, no problem, just run it again. The vid wasn’t full of advertising and he didn’t waste half his time begging for likes, subscriptions and notifications. This should be used as a tutorial on how to make an instructional KZread video. Thanks very much. You certainly got my “subscribe”

Thanks, I appreciated the high-level view very much. People here complaining about "too much too fast" kinda missed the point. This video introduces a whole lot I might not have known otherwise, and I can deep-dive on any topic when I have a need to use it.

really good advice when it comes to the bits, top man

Great tips and advise Jon. Thank you! I knew I didn't know much about routers but this video helped in many other ways. I'll earmark this video for future reference!

I’m slowly working my way through your videos, Jonathan. This is another great video, with lots of very helpful tips. Thanks 👍

@katzmosestools

5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure bud!

You have some amazing quality for how "small" your channel is. Crazy that not more people have followed you yet. Keep up the great work!

One of the most informative videos I've ever seen. Thanks for the info and you've saved me alot of time in researching which router to get!

@katzmosestools

5 жыл бұрын

Bo Jensen thanks so much bud!

I appreciate this video... there's LOTS of great information included...... that being said, the pace is pretty extreme and without more "illustration segnents" it's really hard to follow... I think this could been a 4 part series... but we'll done and thanks.

@MuddyPuttersDG

2 жыл бұрын

I’m waaay lost. Is this gonna be on the midterm?

@1TUFZ71

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Way too much focus on the router table and guides for beginners. Makes it harder to visualize just using the actual palm router (most people's starting point).

@tombiggs4687

3 ай бұрын

I appreciated it as a quick high-level overview. I can deep-dive on any of those topics and techniques when I actually need to do them, but this introduces me to a variety of things I might not have known about or considered.

Great video. I have nothing negative to say. I like that you told everyone to just start out with a cheap set/assortment of router bits and replace them as needed with a nice quality bit. Gives you a lot of options to experiment with. I'd also recommend that if you are a contractor/apprentice that takes their tools to a job site to work, as opposed to having a woodshop, search for a reasonably priced router bit set that comes in a quality case. Space is always an issue, but you will need to have your most common bits available and organized.

I love your no bullshit approach to teaching.❤

Great video!! Just what I was looking for. Thanks for putting it together 👍

Super informative. I learned so much from this video… Thank you!

Nice. Straight to the point and no bla bla bla .....

Excellent overview for a beginner like myself! Thank you!

Very informative and helpful :D I think you're the first person I've ever heard talk about climb cuts (I have a feeling you just saved me much frustration and heartache by explaining climb cuts)

Thank you for this video! It's helped me make a decision on which router to get after months of deliberating

Thank you for the pro-tip regarding router bearings & assuring securment.

I just bought the Bosch router (even before hearing your recommendation) - and I have to say it is a little overwhelming. But i loved your video (and channel)-- learning tons. Thank you.

Good timing on this. I just bought my first router (a smaller fixed base DeWalt) and have been gathering info on how to safely use it. Thanks for helping me be more prepared.

@katzmosestools

5 жыл бұрын

Colin Hawkins my pleasure bud and happy woodworking!

Wow! Lots to take in. I think I shall play this video a few times. Thanks.

One of the best router videos I've seen! Thanks!

Wow...so much good information in this video. Subscribed!

Just bought a Bosch Colt, and can't wait to try it!

Great video. Thanks for posting.

Great information! You speak faster than I can absorb it.

The best advice vidéo i've ever seen great thanks to you.

Excellent video. Thank you!

Plan on getting a router in spring. Thanks for the intro.

Saving me alotttttt of learning the hard way! Love the video. subscribed!

Such a very informative video man thank you for that, i bought a triton for a project and i had no idea how to use it properly or what bits to use until i saw your video.

@katzmosestools

5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

I love woodworking. Never used a router. Seems a little bit daunting. But I will be making a purchase soon. Lots of great info.

@katzmosestools

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul!

Sooo informational so glad I found your channel !!

Thanks for the advice mate

Great vid. I'm just starting out on routing and this info is invaluable! now subbed

Great advice thanks again

Excellent fast paced tutorial. We can always slow it down or reset if we need to. Apparently speakers don't understand that and think we're in a view once classroom and they talk slowly. I end up speeding them up by 1.25 or 1.5 sometimes. Good job.

Amazing video. It was so easy to understand everything and learn. Thank you very much. Since being out of the Marine Corps woodworking has become a passion for me and really helps with PTSD. So thank you so much. Keep the videos coming.

@katzmosestools

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service brother!

@sgtmitchell

4 жыл бұрын

@@katzmosestools Thank you for your support. It means alot.

Thanks for your help.

This was a great video. Lots of information. Very helpful.

@katzmosestools

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks for this excellent informative video. Great for a novice

Thanks for telling it like it is! Excellent video!👍👍👍😎🇨🇱

Very nice. Good info, good pace, well done.

Thanks for posting

Great tips man. I bought a Ryobi plunge router & decided to get a $20 router bit kit from Amazon. I stayed away from the Ryobi bits as the kit was for $60 with almost the same bits but as a beginner I would've messed up those pricey bits. Stay cheap & replace as needed like you mentioned is a great methodology for beginners.

Killer advice on routers and bits! Keep it up your videos just keep getting better!

@katzmosestools

5 жыл бұрын

Stuff and Things Workshop I really appreciate it bud!

This the best advice about routers on the internet .thanks don't know how it took me so long to get to ur channel .. subscribed

Excellent tutorial video!!! Thank you

Great tips for newbies 👍thx.

So helpful to have links to the tools and supplies in your videos... thanks!

@katzmosestools

5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure David!

Great video that is very comprehensive and easy to understand. Thanks yo.

Excellent advice and very concise. Thank you for sharing

thats one of the mosest informative videos. thank you

Great video! A lot of great information.

Thanks for an excellent overview. I collected a few pearls of wisdom.

@katzmosestools

5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure my friend!

Thanks for sharing that, well said!

Great video - lot's of useful info! Thank you for sharing it.

@katzmosestools

5 жыл бұрын

thank you so much my friend!

GREAT presentation!

Great video my friend. Keep up the great work and always stay safe!

@katzmosestools

5 жыл бұрын

Mike alan Templeton thanks Mikey T!

Now this was refreshing! Excellent video! You should be a youtube diy star big time 💪

@katzmosestools

5 жыл бұрын

atteljas thank you my friend!

I've been a carpenter and woodworker for about 35 years and by far my favorite tools have been the various routers that I've owned and used over the years. It's limitless as to what you can do with them. A good piece of advice to first time router users is the same as with any power tool. Let the tool do the work. It's called a power tool for a reason. All you have to do is guide it and let it do what it was meant to do. You will be amazed and very satisfied the first time you create something with your router.

I just ordered a new router! I can't wait to try some of this!

Just purchased my first router, a small trim router. Fantastic video thank you for your time and info.

Love your videos and practical wisdom and skills. Liked & subscribed. 👍🙏🇨🇦

Nice advice for beginner like me. Thanks

Wonderful advice.. Support from India

This is an advanced use video. 3 minutes in and I had no idea what he’s talking about. I need to buy one and use it for a few years before I understand

Very informative! Thank you.

@katzmosestools

5 жыл бұрын

Efrain Carrillo thanks for watching my friend!

I agree with going big on the router, and cheap on the bits. Out of all the bits i have i use about 3 the most consistently. A very long and beafy straight, a round over, and a chamfer. The rest are nice to have.

Awesome video. You're a smart guy.

Some really good information in this video. As a woodworker with decades of time making sawdust, I found some helpful information. I was more of a chisel and handplane type of guy so the router collected more dust on the case than not.

Great advice through out the video thanks for a great film.

I normally don't comment on youtube videos ever... but great video! Trying to dive into the world of routers and this was super helpful.

I am the farthest thing from a Dewalt fan boy but the Dewalt DW621 is one of the best buys in routers. Excellent dust/chip extraction and great ergonomics. I have many routers but I mostly reach for the Dewalt or one of my Festool routers. I hate messes and the chip extraction capabilities on these routers is awesome!

I would like to say thank you for the videos sir I find them very interesting and helpful. Most of the time I have no idea what you are talking about as I’m a complete novice and don’t know all the terminology you use. Plus I’m disabled and had 2 strokes and lost my short term memory and have trouble saying certain words or even typing them. I tend to have to re watch your videos about 5 times when I can. Sorry I didn’t buy any plans as yet as could only get the free ones but hopefully I might be able to get your stop block but have nothing to put it on as still trying to build my shed which keeps leaking. Hard to do in wheelchair but getting 5here. Sorry for rambling on but keep up the fantastic work and videos you do I have no idea what I’m going to do once I start as you have more talent in your little finger than I do total Many thanks again 👨🏼‍🦽🇬🇧👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Great informative video. I never knew about the bushing. They are neat. I was surprised when you said to get a cheap set of router bits. I never get top of the line most expensive bits but tried to stay away from the bargain basement bits. I learned a lot from your video. Thanks for posting it. Barry

Thanks for the expert advice

I'm learning just about everything from online videos... and boy am I glad I stumbled upon your channel... seriously... other than Stumpy.... who I really dig, I'm sure I can just hang in here and learn just about everything... really cool... thanks.

@katzmosestools

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud!

I pretty much agree with everything you have said in this video.

@katzmosestools

5 жыл бұрын

Evan Dunville me too hahaha

Awesome I cant wait till I can buy one. Yeah .... Thank you Linda from Ct

Jake the dog has great routing tips and tricks!!

Good knowledge. Great advice.

Good tips...Great review...Enjoyed the vid, thanks!

@katzmosestools

5 жыл бұрын

Tom Lagatol thanks Tom!