Plunge Router Safety Tips

Series Summary

It is reckoned that in the Stone Age the first tools were born, and by extension, machines and technology. Since then some amazing advances have been made in tool technology. For instance, with the advent of consumer power tools, mankind has the ability to increase productivity in a more cost effective, and time efficient manner. The plunge router is no exception in the power tool world; it can transform arduous, seemingly impossible tasks, into fun projects. If you would like to learn how to use a plunge router, our expert can show you for free and online.

In this free how-to video series, learn from contractor and power tools expert Ed Reyes how to use and maintain a plunge router. Ed will demonstrate for you how to change the bits on a plunge router, how to use the trigger on a plunge router, how to use the depth lock on a plunge router, how to use a router table when using a plunge router, and how to handle a plunge router. In this series you can learn how to store a plunge router and what types of bits to use for a plunge router. Additionally, our expert will give you safety tips for using a plunge router.

Video Transcript

"Hi! I'm Ed Reyes of Master Builders here in Tampa, Florida. I am here for Expert Village. I am going to show you how to use the proper use for a plunge router. The first thing you want to do when you use this type of machine is think about safety. We always recommend safety glasses that are flanged on the end to protect your eyes, so always wear safety glasses when you are using this kind of machine. Make sure that all of your plugs are not frayed. Make sure it is in off position before you plug it in, make sure that everything is working properly, that all the pins are good when you plug it in, stay away from the bit and you should be ready to go. Now before you plug this unit in, you want to make sure that your bit is on there tight so we recommend that you use a wrench and make sure that this bit is completely tight and will not come out before you even plug it in. Once you do that, you have your safety glasses on, you make sure that all of your chords and everything are fine, plug it in and you should be ready to go. "