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Default Using a Router to create molding/trim


"Nosstech" wrote in message

I am feeding the boards from right-to-left (as you look at the router
table), the same way the bit is spinning. Is that right or should I
feed the board in the opposite way the bit is spinning (left-to-right
as you look at the table)?


You should be feeding into the boards so that the router tries to push back
towards you. When the router is upside down, the bit turns clockwise. Right
side up, it turns counter clockwise. That means as you push into the wood,
the bit will dig in and try to pull the router towards you. Obviously, you
would be holding it securely and pushing in the opposite direction away from
you along a board. In other words, the wood is on the right, the router is
on the left and you'd be pushing away.

I'd suggest to get used to it, try a small bit in soft wood like pine.