How To Center A Router Base

Today we will learn How to Center A Router Base using two simple methods. Having a router base that is perfectly center helps with all routing operations, and it's one of the most important things you can do to your router especially when doing more intricate work, like inlays.

0:00 Intro
0:12 Why is centering important
1:08 Method #1
2:25 Method #2
5:20 Inlay example
6:35 Outro

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My name is Josh Fedorka, and I’m the founder of Training Hands Academy™. I have been a carpenter and woodworker for over 25 years. I have also held certifications in home energy auditing and have built several LEED certified homes in New England.

God has gifted me with many “hands on” skills and it is my calling and purpose to share those skills by teaching others. Whether it is to seek a career in carpentry, become a general contractor or improve one’s DIY skills and knowledge, the motivation behind THA is to help others successfully learn how to work with their hands.