# Router

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## Introduction <a href="#id-0-0-introduction" id="id-0-0-introduction"></a>

The router is a specialized rebate and profile tool which holds 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch cutters in its collet.&#x20;

## Two Good Reasons to Use the Router <a href="#id-1-0-three-good-reasons-to-use-the-orbital-sander" id="id-1-0-three-good-reasons-to-use-the-orbital-sander"></a>

**Flexibility:** The hand held router is available in two different sizes suiting both small and large work.

**Variety of Applications:** From profile cutting, to plunging out mortices, to creating rebates, following templates, making circles or cutting dovetails, there are infinite ways a router can be used.&#x20;

## Materials <a href="#id-3-0-materials" id="id-3-0-materials"></a>

‌**Timber:** Dried Timber Species‌

**Acrylic:** Acrylic material (Consult Workshop Technician)

**Aluminium:** Aluminium to 5mm thick (Consult Workshop Technician)

## Machine in Operations Video <a href="#id-4-0-machine-in-operations-video" id="id-4-0-machine-in-operations-video"></a>

{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/Ba0j5cf7lVI>" %}


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