the rout
way to do it!
INProfile sent Trend Technical Team member Tom Rogers along
to Craft Supplies to review the two day routing course.
estling amidst the
tranquil surroundings
of the Peak National
Park lies an oasis for
woodworkers in the
shape of Craft
Supplies. Already
boasting a well
stocked
showroom, craft
gallery and reference
library, Craft Supplies provide
several courses including furniture
making, lathe turning and routing at the
‘Academy’ located on site.
To assist with this case study I went on
their two day routing course.
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Dressing table top
drawer and mirror
made on the Craft
Supplies course
I arrived at Milne House, (residential
accommodation) Millers Dale, the
evening before and soon became
acquainted with others on the course all
of whom had different careers and
backgrounds yet shared an interest in
wanting to learn about the art of
Producing
housings for
drawer frame
Assembling
the dovetailed
drawer
routing.
Our first day started with a hearty
breakfast before making our way next
door to the ‘Academy’ where we were
greeted by our lecturer Bob Lambert
whose career of furniture making and
joinery compliments his ability and
expertise in routing. Initially Bob dealt
with all the safety issues, router features,
Completed mirror frame
produced the oval mirror. By lunchtime
our project was complete leaving the
remainder of the day for the lecturer to
concentrate on the particular needs of
the students and/or their weaknesses
demonstrating the extensive use of the
Craftsman Router Table, the Clamp
Guide and the Routerlathe.
Forming the mirror frame with the
Mini Ellipse Jig
the importance of router, collet and
cutter care and types of cutters. His
progression was dictated by the
understanding and confidence of his
students and led to table routing, handheld routing and the advantages of jigs
and templates.
Craft Supplies have cleverly chosen the
production of a dressing table mirror
and drawer assembly as their project for
the course, incorporating as many basic
and advanced routing techniques as the
project will allow. By the end of the first
day we had planed the edges of our
material, and produced our drawer and
housing consolidating the Craftsman
Router Table and the Dovetail Jig.
At the end of a productive and enjoyable
day we spent a pleasant evening in the
local public house ‘The Anglers Rest’.
The second day introduced rebating and
the Mini Ellipse Jig with which we
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INProfile
This is a thorough course which offers
plenty of hands-on routing and
professional tuition. It is good value for
money and provides excellent food and
accommodation...highly recommended!
Assembling mirror frame brackets
COURSE DETAILS:
Two day basic course available. Course
includes table, Dovetail Jig and Ellipse Jig
techniques.
COURSE PRICE:
Two Day Basic ______ £150
The Mill, Millers Dale, Nr Buxton, Derbyshire
SK17 8SN Tel: 01298 871636 Contact:
Eve Middleton Lecturer: Bob Lambert
Autumn 1998