Router Table Safety Guard

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.

Router table safety guard.

Router bits spin so fast that they demand your constant attention. Always use a guard. Clear bit guard offers good visibility yet keeps your fingers safely away from the spinning bit. Never start the router with the bit in contact with the stock.

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. My students will take a safety test after watching this video. If you re doing free hand routing you know how tricky it can be to start the cut. This often results in damage to your carefully shaped furniture parts.

12 tips for router table safety review the essential dos and don ts of router table use. Always keep your hands and fingers well clear of the bit. The guards mount directly to your table fence with standard 1 4 x 20 hex head bolts. Then lift it to expose about one quarter of the shank before tightening the collet nut.

Purchase as an add on to an older table or as a replacement for a lost or broken bit guard. Push the bit into the collet. Includes two knurled knobs and a 5 pack of 1 t bolts. Our router bit guards are simple in design but are effective when it comes to safety.

Here are a few of the most important safety rules. 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. Whenever possible use a push stick or push block to propel the work past the bit.

They can be easily removed by loosening the knobs and sliding out of the track. Our router bit guards are simple in design but are effective when it comes to safety. 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.

Mounts easily into a t slot in the fence face. The guard is vertically adjustable for router bit height. Also available as a kit with mounting hardware 55158 sold separately. If the fence didn t come with a guard purchase an aftermarket guard or devise one of your own.

Accidents can happen suddenly. The new woodpecker free hand guard does all these. How to safely and effectively use a router table. Always unplug the router when changing the bit.

When routing freehand never use your free hand to hold the workpiece see above.