That was some of the scariest 18 minutes of my life. It was like watching the early stages of “Casualty” on TV - you know, the bit where the guy climbs the wonky aluminium stepladder next to live power cables carrying a can of petrol..... Scariest of all is that i know that that is exactly how I will be very shortly when I get mine! Well done mate, a no b/s newbie review!

@TheCustomCarpenter

2 жыл бұрын

Hi there, thanks for watching and commenting. Glad to hear you enjoyed the video. Its not too bad once you get the hang of it. I would recommend some quality bits though, that £15 or so set from Amazon didn’t last long. Kind regards Minhass

Great tips. I've owned one of these for over a year now and haven't needed to use it until now. Thanks for sharing.

@TheCustomCarpenter

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and you’re welcome. It’s a brilliant piece of kit comes handy when you least expect it to.

Thanks for this video, considered buying one myself but wasn’t sure as like you I’d never used one so it was useful to see the perspective of a novice like me 👍

@TheCustomCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Thank for watching mate glad you found it useful. There’s obviously more expensive and better ones, this one is perfect for beginners today. I’ve not used it loads but does the job when I need it.

Just bought one and same as you I'd never used a router before in my life. Loved the video and it helped loads. Best £50 I've spent. Nice one, mate👍

@TheCustomCarpenter

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jon, hope you’re well. Glad you enjoyed the video and got a router of your own. I will advise to get some better quality bits as the ones I got of Amazon (£15) ain’t all that and burn out easily. Kind regards Minhass 👊🏽

Love this video buddy. I've just got this router and I'm the same as you having never used one before so this was very helpful. Cheers mate. I've subscribed and gonna check out your other vids.

@TheCustomCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dr 😄, thank you for watching and commenting, glad you enjoyed it. It’s a brilliant tool for the price if I’m honest. Still making the odd mistake but perfect for beginners. Kind regards Minhass

Same here. I actually got it to do a specific job, which it did well. Since then I’ve just been playing, and I love it. Great video.

@TheCustomCarpenter

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, thanks for watching and commenting. For the price it’s a brilliant piece of kit. It somehow ends up making its way into most of my projects now.

Very entertaining, I like the slightly chaotic presentation style, Feels natural 🙂

I've just purchased this router off someone. I am a total noob to using routers so it's going to be a learning curve for me. Thanks for doing this video.

@TheCustomCarpenter

Ай бұрын

You’re most welcome, hope you’re getting some good use out of it.

Great video mate.. i may get one of these now

@TheCustomCarpenter

Ай бұрын

Thank you, go for it! defo worth the money and perfect for the smaller jobs, looking to upgrade to a trim router, for ease of use and to free up a hand as this needs two to operate.

Hey Brother I bought one of these routers today, haven’t opened it yet but looking forward to getting it going, I’m like yourself, I’ve never used one before but always wanted one, great informative video, love the curved edge profile on the wood, thanks, keep safe.💯👌

@TheCustomCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Paul, thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed. Even happier that you decided to buy one too. It’s a cool piece of kit, I’ve used it on a few projects now and I’m getting better. Practice makes perfect I guess 🤷🏽‍♂️👊🏽. Kind regards Minhass

@paulbracken4003

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheCustomCarpenter Hey Minhass good stuff your absolutely right practice makes perfect & We all have to start somewhere, thanks Brother 💯👌

@alexander.angell

3 жыл бұрын

make sure you watch some videos on how to use them safely, lots of people lose fingers to them

@TheCustomCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexander.angell yes absolutely, err on the side of caution ⚠️

Great video! Thanks!

@TheCustomCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you for watching buddy. Glad you enjoyed it thank you 👊🏽

Dude, a great video. So good to see content from someone who is so honest and informative. I now want a router - HAHA. what bits did you get?

@TheCustomCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Alasdair, thanks for watching and for your nice comment, means a lot 👊🏽. I just got a set from Amazon, was about £14. It’s got a couple round over bits, chamfer and some others for edge profiling, you should defo get one 😁

Nice guy and good material. THX

Je vous remercie de votre temps et de vos explications sympathique ! 😉👋👌

@TheCustomCarpenter

2 жыл бұрын

salut, merci d'avoir regardé et commenté. content que vous ayez apprécié la vidéo et j'espère qu'elle vous a aidé. sincères amitiés Minhass

This was helpful thank you..

@TheCustomCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

You’re most welcome. Thank you for watching and commenting, regards Minhass 👊🏽

big thumps up brother

@TheCustomCarpenter

4 жыл бұрын

The Hidden Underbelly 2.0 thank you so much, slowly but surely I'm getting there

For your own safety please always push the router away from you, don't draw it towards you as you did at about 7:00 - unless you fancy having a pattern routed up your chest. Also your fence positioning is wrong - the golden rule is material to the left, cutter to the right of it, fence (if any) to the right of the cutter and always push the tool away from your body Happy and safe routing!

Great review, I've just picked one up for my camper van work

@reoreborn1209

2 ай бұрын

Hope you don't mind me asking but how did you find it?

@vanlifenomad

2 ай бұрын

@@reoreborn1209 Great for the money no issues

@reoreborn1209

2 ай бұрын

@@vanlifenomad thanks matey! I'm a bit worried about the low price but all the review SIM seeing are positive

@TheCustomCarpenter

Ай бұрын

Thank you, I use it at least twice a week and still can’t fault it. Would only upgrade to a palm router just to free up a hand.

Really useful video. Thanks. Just wondered how deep can the machine cut? Cheers Paul

Bought one the other day can't wait to use it, great video man thanks for the great review. Did you buy the router bits from screwfix aswell?

@TheCustomCarpenter

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sean, hope you’re well. Mate it’s brilliant, I try and use it on most projects where possible. The bits were from Amazon, they’re not the best and we’re only good for the first few uses. I’d recommended getting a decent set of bits. You’ll get cleaner cuts and they’d last a lot longer too. Happy Routing 👊🏽 Regards Minhass

LoL - I was waiting for you to cut the cable !

Thanks

Thanks for the review. I was thinking that £40 from Screwfix was a good price but only if it would do what I wanted. Looks like it will do the job

@TheCustomCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark. Thanks for commenting. Oh it’s a tenner cheaper than what I paid. Defo a bargain. It’s capable of quite a lot. It surprised me what it can do. Regards Minhass

i have been bought two erbauer 2100 routers one is brand new in the box the other has not had much use at all no marks i'm dead chuffed tbf..wife didn't know i already had one so she surprised me in total 100 quid for the two boxed. colour me happy... i shall make a router table for the other one.....

Did the router bits come with the router.

Great video, so funny. Like most people I've looked at buying this myself but seen conflicting info online, can you confirm if this kit uses both quarter inch and three quarter inch collets? Thanks, Dan.

@TheCustomCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, yes, mine came with both and I’ve used both.

@danxr2255

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheCustomCarpenter Thanks for the confirmation, you've got a new subscriber and I'm going to buy this router!

Just bought one and what I needed to know was how to set up and use the course and fine depth adjustment. Not covered in this video which is a pity so back to the garage and try and sort it out.

@TheCustomCarpenter

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Graham, Hope you’re well Apologies it wasn’t covered in the video. The depth gauge can be twisted for micro adjustments when plunged. There are also depth stops on the router which can be twisted to stop you going lower than what you need to. Hope that helps Regards Minhass

@grahamlovatt921

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheCustomCarpenter thank you for the reply, sorted now after setting up and routing on scrap bits of wood. The instructions are not clearly explained but sorted now. Thanks Graham

@TheCustomCarpenter

2 жыл бұрын

@@grahamlovatt921 great news, glad to hear you sorted it out. Regards Minhass

Great video. Where did you get the bits from?

@TheCustomCarpenter

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you, really glad you liked it. I got them from Amazon, roughly £15. They’re not the best but ideal for occasional use. There are more expensive ones and to be fair the last a lot longer too. Kind regards Minhass

Nice honest review, I think I'll get one the same.

@TheCustomCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Hi thank you for watching. For the price it’s brilliant cant fault it 👌🏽

@honingholes7026

3 жыл бұрын

They've got them on Scewfix for £39.99 and was about to get one but they're out of stock.

@honingholes7026

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheCustomCarpenter I got one from ebay and bought a set of bits from Wickes, I've been practicing on MDF, I've had great results.

@TheCustomCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

@@honingholes7026 hi, that’s brilliant news. Once you get the hang of it it’s amazing. 👊🏽

Can't for the life of me get the 8mm collet out to get the 6mm one in, don't really want to order new 8mm cutters, any tips on how to replace the collets please

@TheCustomCarpenter

2 жыл бұрын

Hi there, this seems to be a common problem with them. You’re going to have to give it a wiggle and gently tap with hammer and try to get it free my friend. Hope this helps Regards Minhass

Andy kauffman has nothing on you. Absolute genius. My ribs are still hurting. Please do more. I'd pay good money to see you fantastic. You're a star in the making. Thank you so much

Hey, I’ve just bought the same one but I can’t get the collet out to add the new one in for my pieces. How did you get it out?

@TheCustomCarpenter

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jamie, thanks for watching and commenting. Apologies for the late reply. It was quite tricky getting it out. A pair of pliers and hammer (tapping lightly) should do the trick. Kind regards Minhass

Good video mate I've got the same box of router bits only in blue, they aren't bad except for the dovetail cutter which seems to burn through rather than cut, even sharpened and slower speeds its still pretty useless. I nearly bought this router but i needed a fine adjustment dial for plunge depth which i needed for doing slot cutting for T Moulding when making arcade machines, i bought the bosch Pof1400ace and couldn't be happier with it and came in a hard case too, these routers are so handy for making skirting boards to match existing boards in your house ones you cant buy anymore , i use mine a lot, one thing though get your self some ear defenders those straight cutter bits are ear piercing.

@TheCustomCarpenter

2 жыл бұрын

Hi there, thanks for watching and commenting. Yes, ear defenders are a must, grabbed maself a pair a while ago. Agree the dovetail bit is exactly as described by you. I am on the hunt hunt for a trimmer/palm router too think it’ll come in handy on some projects. Good going with the arcade. Me and my mates made a bartop last year was brilliant. Kind regards Minhass

Anyone managed to get spares for this router? I need a new collet nut, but none of the ones I’ve tried fit. Thanks

@TheCustomCarpenter

Ай бұрын

Try your local hardware store, or mechanics. They may have some spare.

How did you remove the stuck collet inside,I got tha same problem and cant fix it

@TheCustomCarpenter

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you for watching and commenting. With great difficulty I must say. Seems to be a common issue. I managed to get it loose tapping it with a hammer and using a pair of pliers. Hope that helps. Kind regards Minhass

just bought the same as you never used one give it a bash now

@TheCustomCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

That’s brilliant. A bit tricky to begin with but once you get the hang it’s effortless. I’ve used mine many times now and I’m comfortable with it now. Kind regards Minhass

Also where did you get the bit set?

@TheCustomCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Elliot, the set of bits I got from amazon, think they were like £12

Just bought one and attempted to use it. However during set-up, the collect supplied will not fit or allow the clamp-nut to reach the thread. Frustraiting.

@TheCustomCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Oh no that’s a nightmare. Mine came with the larger collet already in there. Seemed sealed in, hod to play around with to get it loose. Hope you get it sorted mate.

@maltapope

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheCustomCarpenter Yes, all sorted. Brought it back to Screwfix. They then discovered themselves the second collet was already in but it was stuck and required a long-nose pliers to prise it out. Thanks

@TheCustomCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

@@maltapope brilliant news, glad to hear you managed to sort it out.

Nice review. But you forgot to mention bro that with med use the collet loosens which could end up in tears. Theres a saying. Bye cheap bye twice!"

@TheCustomCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for watching. Totally agree with you. To be honest having not used one before it’s safe to say I’d didn’t know what I was doing. No doubt in the future I’ll replace it for a one that will last forever. Would love a Festool but I’d need to win the lottery for that. Moving forward it’s defo a case of but once cry once 😂, regards Minhass 👊🏽

Hello. Does the motor be hot easily?

@TheCustomCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you for commenting and watching, It depends on how you use it. If you’re taking big chunks in one pass then it will bind and cause burn on the wood as well as overworking the router. As long as you take no more than 4mm at a time it shouldn’t heat up or burn the motor. Kind regards Minhass

You got it for 50 pounds, they sell it now for 75 pounds

@geeman5294

3 ай бұрын

B and q £50

@TheCustomCarpenter

Ай бұрын

Yes I’ve noticed the price increase over the last couple years. Maybe due to it being good for what it was originally priced at. Demand has no doubt pushed the price up.

How are you finding it still?

@TheCustomCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Its great, I don't use it much but when I do its perfect for what i need it for. Dust extraction could be better as i'm finding build up of sawdust in places. A fine long bristle hobby paint brush cleans it out nicely. My only criticism is the plunge could be a bit smoother when pushing down, but again a bit of WD40 on the legs does the trick. Thanks again for watching.

How did you get the collet out 😫

@TheCustomCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

With great difficulty. A tap with a mallet or degreaser might do the trick.

@finleespearing257

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheCustomCarpenter can you do a video please because I can’t figure it out Aswell

@MrEdibleJ

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve managed to do it using one of my wife’s hair pins that I bent to create a sort of right angle. Allowed me to get near the bottom of the collect to lever it out

I bought the exact same one from b and q after one test peice it stopped working taking it back tomorrow! Must be a fault unit I have :/

@TheCustomCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Liam, thanks for watching and commenting. That’s a shame, fingers crossed you get it swapped and can start using it more. I used it over the weekend again to mortise out some hinges for a door. Kind regards Minhass 👊🏽

@johnjoemaughan3654

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheCustomCarpenter got my macker router last week. Haven't seen my Mrs all long weekend. Made signs for the whole family. Nannys Garden, Seans room, beware of the jackrussel, and lots more. Love the video mate. Love from Dublin Ireland 💚☘👍🏻

@TheCustomCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnjoemaughan3654 hahahah mate that’s brilliant. Glad you liked the video. Would love to see what you’ve made. It’s a brilliant piece of kit 👌🏽

Funny when you said its heavy I use the festool of 2200 eb not thats heavy

@TheCustomCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

The heavier the better I guess

Bro u never showed us how to change out the collets?? Could u do a quick video on that mate?? I didn't see u doing any of the work with the router either?? U spent 5 days with this bad boy and never showed us with u using the damn thing bro.. haha!

Ты по-русски можешь говорить?

@TheCustomCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Привет! Спасибо за просмотр и комментарии. Извините, я не говорю по-русски, я использовал для этого Google translatef.

Sunglasses. No.