Router Table Safety Guard

My students will take a safety test after watching this video.

Router table safety guard.

Taytools 300015 deluxe 32 inches long router table fence 3 1 2 inches tall anodized aluminum with feather board bit guard adjustable stop and dust port 4 3 out of 5 stars 49 99 99. Push the bit into the collet. Clear bit guard offers good visibility yet keeps your fingers safely away from the spinning bit. Router bits tend to spin the board and gouge the wrong edge when you start the cut.

The guards mount directly to your table fence with standard 1 4 x 20 hex head bolts. The guard is vertically adjustable for router bit height. They can be easily removed by loosening the knobs and sliding out of the track. Here are a few of the most important safety rules.

The guards mount directly to your router table fence with standard 1 4 x 20 hex head bolts and are vertically adjustable for the router bit height. 12 tips for router table safety review the essential dos and don ts of router table use. If you re doing free hand routing you know how tricky it can be to start the cut. Always use a guard.

Includes two knurled knobs and a 5 pack of 1 t bolts. Mounts easily into a t slot in the fence face. Starting pins can help you gain control but don t offer dust collection or protection from flying chips. Don t force the bit or overload the router.

This often results in damage to your carefully shaped furniture parts. Always unplug the router when changing the bit. Never start the router with the bit in contact with the stock. Whenever possible use a push stick or push block to propel the work past the bit.

Then lift it to expose about one quarter of the shank before tightening the collet nut. For safe router table operation your table should be fitted with a guard that covers the area immediately above the bit. Use the extras for jigs and fixtures around your shop. Accidents can happen suddenly.

Router bits spin so fast that they demand your constant attention. Purchase as an add on to an older table or as a replacement for a lost or broken bit guard. How to safely and effectively use a router table. Our router bit guards are simple in design but are effective when it comes to safety.

Purchase as an add on to an older table or as a replacement for a lost or broken bit guard. Always keep your hands and fingers well clear of the bit. If the fence didn t come with a guard purchase an aftermarket guard or devise one of your own. Also available as a kit with mounting hardware 55158 sold separately.

Clear bit guard offers good visibility yet keeps your fingers safely away from the spinning bit.