Router 101

James Fluevog is a wood shop user and tool tester. He has been involved with the A2 wood shop for about three years and has taught a variety of classes including a tool chest class. He has made several projects, including a sewing cabinet, a motorcycle-style rocking horse, cutting boards, and gift boxes.

He is a chef professionally and has been cooking for over 30 years.

James got into woodworking as a way to create gifts that would have lasting memories.

In this class, students will learn how to use the router table, Palm router, and a full-size router with both a fixed base and plunge base. After completing the class, the student will have the option to test out on all three routers. Students will learn the difference between each router. Learn how to use various kinds of bits. How to use a template bit and a flush trim bit.

The materials fee for this class is $35. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts payments in cash or through Venmo.

Students will learn;

• How to set up a router table.
• How to set up a palm router and full size router
• difference between 1/4 and 1/2 inch shanks
• Straight flute and spiral bits
• How to use and follow a template.
• How to flush trim bit
• When to use which router

All necessary wood and some different templates to use.

close-toed shoes, pen and paper for notes

Students must be 16 years old or older. All students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a responsible adult.

Students with special needs, including hearing, vision, or motor impairments, should notify the instructor in advance to ensure that appropriate accommodations can be made available (Private sessions are available if needed to accommodate).

Learn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies here.

Please email [email protected] with any questions.

*Sales end 24 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep.

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