Protect hearing when using the router!!! Pay particular attention to
the direction of the router bit rotation when facing different
directions. A right/correct/typical cutting direction has the sharp
edge of the bit entering the edge of the board and a "climb cut" moves
in the opposite direction that tends to try to push the wood away from
the tool. Handy for some things but can be tricky.

On Wed, 04 Apr 2007 17:32:14 -0500, shawn
wrote:

Corner of My Mind wrote:
John Flatley wrote:

The Woodcraft stores have a pretty good lineup of
classes at reasonable prices.


This seems like an excellent idea. Thanks.

They have 22 classes taught at the nearest location. Of those, I'm
guessing the following 3 would be most beneficial for a newbie like me:

* "Woodturning 101 & 201" - 2 Days (15 hours total - lunches?) for $250

* "Tablesaws from A to Z" - 1 Day for $75

* "Learning the Router" - 1 Day (5.5 hours - lunch?) for $75 + materials

So, for about $400 I can become a pro


You might also check the Constantine's store in Ft.
Lauderdale for classes and clubs.


I didn't find any classes listed on their website
(http://www.constantines.com/) but I'll drop by and get to know the
place as well as Woodcraft store


Good hunting and welcome aboard,


Thank you.
If I had to pick one, I would do the Table saw. Then the router class

wrote:
Protect hearing when using the router!!!

Yes, I have read that protective hearing is pretty much needed whenever
you are using any power tool with wood.

Pay particular attention to
the direction of the router bit rotation when facing different
directions. A right/correct/typical cutting direction has the sharp
edge of the bit entering the edge of the board and a "climb cut" moves
in the opposite direction that tends to try to push the wood away from
the tool. Handy for some things but can be tricky.

Thanks for the tip.

Corner of My Mind wrote:

wrote:
Protect hearing when using the router!!!

Yes, I have read that protective hearing is pretty much needed whenever
you are using any power tool with wood.


After you've been here for a while, you'll find that most don't reply to every
single person who answers their questions. Unless you want to ask a followup
to a specific poster it's sufficient to post a general thanks to all. Online
etiquette is a little different than face to face :-).

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