Slot Mortiser - handheld & cordless using the Makita trim router

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Slot Mortiser - handheld & cordless using the Makita trim router

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In this video I make a handheld cordless slot mortiser using the Makita trim router and some scraps of wood and metal from around the workshop.
Pask Makes Handheld Mortiser video: bit.ly/2NOfipe
Pask Makes plans: bit.ly/2wNGv4h
Makita Cordless Trim Router DRT50 (Amazon UK): geni.us/0jdS
Makita Cordless Trim Router XTR01 (Amazon US): geni.us/SBpfAq
Makita Corded Trim Router RT0700 (Amazon UK): geni.us/Zsfbo6
Makita Corded Trim Router RT0701 (Amazon US): geni.us/DbRi
Katsu trim router (a well regarded, cheap clone of the Makita RT0700) UK: geni.us/vtNK35G
Makita 8mm collet (Amazon UK): geni.us/6gkT
8mm Spiral Upcut Bit (Amazon UK): geni.us/5EAH
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@douggoff5784 Жыл бұрын

I'm used to larger, corded routers kzfaq.infoUgkxfQ5_mgwq6PcudJvAH25t-I4D-3cTPz4z so this was a different experience for me. Basically, this is an incredibly sweet machine, fits well in the hand, etc. It has slightly less power than I'm used to, but that's understandable. Maneuvering freehand takes some practice. These days, it's especially nice to be able to avoid power cords. This is above the level of a hobbyist but below a pro level.

@epeleg 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I realy appriciate the last part of the video where you so honestly discuss the shortcomings of this design. knowing what NOT to do is a very important part of learning.

@rontidd6551 4 жыл бұрын

you correctly identified where you got your inspiration and gave credit. Then walked us though challenges in design,. That in itself is actually more useful than a channel that shows only success. Knowing the challenges for newbies like me gives me more information of what I might be getting into. Thanks.

@alexjames1146 3 жыл бұрын

So it's a great journey to illustrate how much better someone else's was. Thumbs up. It saves us a lot of heartache. We've all built jigs we needed that worked and we never use any because there's something so much better. Thanks.

@chrisp.76 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your honest thoughts regarding this project. I’m in awe of anyone who attempts to make a tool.

@KellyEUTAH 5 жыл бұрын

I love those glimpses of the kitty. It makes me smile every time.

@jackknows6509 3 жыл бұрын

I greatly appreciate your time and then the commentary on the good, the bad and the disappointing. I watched Pask Makes just prior to your video and you are spot on with the info.

@Atlas.X9X 2 жыл бұрын

It's nearly 2022 and I'm just finding this. I enjoyed watching this video, seeing your process, and I appreciate your thoughts at the end. Nicely done. Thank you for sharing.

@Godshole 6 жыл бұрын

It helps a lot showing us where it went wrong and the whole build and concept of the road you went down. I am sure you will find in your work along the way the experience reminds you and stops you buggering up paid work.

@markhedquist9597 4 жыл бұрын

It makes me very glad that you got full enjoyment out of the accidental, anthropomorphic "faces" when they manifested themselves. Likewise, I'm glad for your transparency on all aspects of this build. Just a very well rounded video.

@tinycuisine6544 3 жыл бұрын

"I'm burned out with this project" Thanks for your honesty! That was a really refreshing change. It's extremely rare to see humility on KZfaq videos. --- Also: your KZfaq wood sign is so nice it made me want to click on it ;)

@charlesarnold4963 6 жыл бұрын

Don’t beat yourself up. The project was challenging, you had a go (4 times) and produced something that worked. The project was well presented as well and was entertaining. Well done.

@RagnBoneBrown 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@luiscarlossuarezmarquez264 2 жыл бұрын

The truth is that you just offerrd New ideas and possibilities for other projects. Thanks for your honesty and well done 👏 👏 It took me 2 years to write LOL

@RiaanOliver 6 жыл бұрын

Mate you should not apologise. You took your time to show us your take on the project. Neil also went through some prototypes. After watching your video it did make me happy that I got Neil’s plans. Thanks for sharing Keith.

@russelldudley2305 3 жыл бұрын

Your candour and honesty is good

@nowbroke 5 жыл бұрын

I really respect your honesty, I still think that it is very normal to design something then modify it 10 times or more,so don't give up. Thanks for sharing. 😁

@BrightSparkIdeas 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, appreciate the amount of thought that went into the project, but most of all your honesty. We never stop learning when we do these kind of projects and you have helped a lot of fellow KZfaqrs. Good job mate.

@petermarsh4993 5 жыл бұрын

Dear Keith, I appreciate your honesty but I wouldn’t be too harsh on yourself. Many people exaggerate the good in their work and gloss over the flaws. All this means is you have a very good starting point for a revision that takes all the good features and corrects the bad ones. That’s how a good product gets made. Nothing of quality happens easily. Well done.

@MickMcMadder 4 жыл бұрын

A bit late to the party here, but thanks for a refreshingly honest video. Many makers edit out mistakes/re-shoot footage/don't upload, in order put forth only what they perceive to be what viewers want....a perfect build. That's not the case - learning and experience come from recognizing what does, and doesn't work as intended. Real life projects don't always work out, there's always some hiccups and especially more-so when adapting your own plans from those of someone else. What didn't work for you, might inspire another viewer to head down a different track and come up with a solution. Your time spent producing this video, for the benefit of others, is greatly appreciated. Do not feel that your time spent on this project was wasted...."If I could have my time back again, I would have just bought Neil's plans and built that...." would not have given you an opportunity to try out different approaches to the same goal, and learn from your own experience. Subbed from this vid alone, and now off to watch some of your other content. Thanks for your channel Keith.

@designer-garb572 3 жыл бұрын

Subscribed because of your honesty at the end, I could see myself saying the same thing. made me smile

@boyziejon 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, I must say completely without issues that it was such a pleasure to watch a fellow Brit making something so Intricately instead of our friends across the pond. Everything you purchased is easily available here at home also Well done.

@cooper512 4 жыл бұрын

Makes you appreciate how good the tools companys' make, are. My almost retired boss always went on about how good the tools today are and he wished he was an apprentice today

@rok1475 4 жыл бұрын

You get 10 points for honesty.

@MattBerryCustom 6 жыл бұрын

One of the things I really like about you Keith is your honesty and pragmatism. I hear what you’re saying about the time investment vs end result, but the experience you gained is beyond measure. You still have that thing you can use in a pinch without shelling out a fortune and your problem solving skills have been further honed. It may not feel like it when there is paid work piling up and putting pressure on but it’s still a win in the grand scheme of things. 👍🏻

@RagnBoneBrown 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Matt. Still want a domino though haha!

@MattBerryCustom 6 жыл бұрын

Rag 'n' Bone Brown Don’t we all! But unless I sell a kidney there isn’t going to be one on the horizon! 😂

@DiegoHernandez-fb4qx 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your project, for investing your time. everything you did and showed will surely help others to improve but with the knowledge that you leave here and that will save time for those who want to continue improving it. very good work. greetings from Argentina

@63256325N 6 жыл бұрын

Hey man, you tried several versions and got a working result in the end. That's a whole lot better than not trying at all, good for you and thanks for the video.

@MJCPeters 5 жыл бұрын

I learned a lot seeing your workflow and thought process. I learned even more from your honest evaluation of the shortcomings.

@dougggiereid 2 жыл бұрын

Highly entertaining, particularly all the faces! Very honest and if I ever treat my self to a trim router, you have convinced me to buy Neil's plan.

@dougggiereid 2 жыл бұрын

But may even try a jig like Peter Millard's.

@cgoodwin2875 4 жыл бұрын

Great honest build. Nice to see the rough with the smooth - too much edited perfection is alienating.

@paultay23 6 жыл бұрын

Nice one Keith, like your honesty about the project. I paid for Neil's plans (they are well worth the 10 Aus dollars) and followed his design, I just added oil point on the slides to keep things "moist". I must admit i was going to go your route with the 8mm collet as finding a 6mm spiral bit for my router was difficult. But i managed to get one at Wealdons in the end. Anyway i have one now and use it when i want more strength than biscuits and i can't be bothered to do mortice and tenons. I totally admire your ability to complete projects and film them, keep up the good work.

@garylee4141 6 жыл бұрын

Great honest video, and tool makers never get it right first time either. I think it's great you made that tool and was honest about the results to .

@cristiangheza948 8 ай бұрын

The conclusions are really useful. Regardless of how good the design or execution is, it does not come close to the original. For all those who appreciate the system from Festool, frustration intervenes when you have to purchase it. The more attempts to replace the tool appear, the more you realize that it is worth the money.

@dougprentice1363 2 жыл бұрын

The "hello" s when the faces show up, cracked me up.

@colinaskey9777 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Keith just watched your video,and I agree with you entirely,you never try to build something really complicated without detailed plans,they're an absolute godsend,they are there all the time to be used again and again,your vidio is a very good vidio but your own admission proves the point!plans plans plans,but your video is worth a thumbs up

@RagnBoneBrown 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Colin

@bobcanish 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your honesty, It looks so easy in video and like it worked flawlessly, but it is quite tricky to get right....

@peterlarsen1108 2 жыл бұрын

I like your honesty

@despotadespota 5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! "And then I forgot how hot the metal gets when you cut it"!!!! Genial! It happened to me countless times!!!

@d.beaumont9157 3 жыл бұрын

Good video, I just bought this router. You convinced me to stick with a mortise jig for now. 👍

@Kylowrench 6 жыл бұрын

I don’t know if you ever read these comments but truly an awesome job buddy, I’ve been watching since the beginning and I can’t believe how for you’ve come in your woodworking AND video making . You’re an inspiration !

@RagnBoneBrown 6 жыл бұрын

I read them all, I don’t always respond though as there are so many. Thank you!! 👍

@menuxpressions9128 5 жыл бұрын

On my router jigs I always us the base to permanently attached a cheaper router. I find that it hold much better than hose clamps and I work around that. Good idea but it looks very time consuming. Nice quality vid and your honestly is appreciated. Thanks.

@zephatjeeeeeeeee 6 жыл бұрын

Entertained I am sure ! Finaly a video of about 20 minutes! 10 minutes per week is not enough of you're good content! Love the work as always Keith kinds regards from the Netherlands!

@RagnBoneBrown 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@lynardburt5992 5 жыл бұрын

For centering beveled boards along both sides so it would self center in those. I hink you simplified it nicely, an I could see your learning as you went. Good video, I liked it too.

@tombennett1673 6 жыл бұрын

an excellent video showing the highs and lows of such a project. i like your honesty too

@tzk123 6 жыл бұрын

"Hello!" That was hilarious. I love the quality videos you always produce and I appreciate your honesty about the project. Definitely a lot of work went into it and at least it wasn't all to waste. Can't wait to see the next video.

@michael.schuler 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting!

@wwmilanl Жыл бұрын

great tip and great video, Thanks, I did learn a new trick

@kalleklp7291 3 жыл бұрын

Great..! :) A few tips: when you countersink in metal do it slow...very slow and you won't get that star pattern as the bit wobbles all over the place. If you want to smooth the rails use some very fine water-resistant emery cloth for the finish. You can put a mirror-like finish on almost every piece of metal that way. I use it frequently on my stainless steel constructions and it never failed to perform (I'm a blacksmith btw..).

@NASTYcraftX 5 жыл бұрын

I made Pasks following his plans. The dust collection on it is really surprising.

@torvaga 4 жыл бұрын

Great hearing your pros and cons. I see myself making a "sloppy" version of Neil's mortiser, but getting your thoughts on a slightly less processed one had me re think it.

@longlehoang8926 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@SteifWood 6 жыл бұрын

You're such an honest man Sir Keith. Cudos

@109joiner 3 жыл бұрын

I like your honesty, you sound like me.

@desreed1 6 жыл бұрын

Good effort Keith. I really appreciate you taking the time to share the good and the bad. Found that so helpful 👍

@davidbuchan2224 3 жыл бұрын

Not that I was thinking of making one... and I now I'm definitely not... but great video anyway HELLO. Nice to see someone who is not intimidatingly slick with an OCD wall of endless tools. Keep it up - look forward to your next design challenge - how about making a biscuit jointer from an old slipper and a toaster?

@Sludgepump 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent honest appraisal Keith! Your ideas and comparisons are very helpful to anyone looking at building one of these. Thanks!

@Thesidingsworkshop 6 жыл бұрын

Hey that's pretty cool mate tidy machine you've built there even with the niggles you've still achieved a half decent bit of kit .... nothing like a bit of push back lol

@garenne0169 6 жыл бұрын

You are always honest in your videos and i love it. Trying is make something so congrats for your work. Thanks for the time consumming to make a video of your interesting attempt 😁👍🏻

@sapphodesigns2377 6 жыл бұрын

Well done..yes I agree..a lot of work but fantastic effort and challenging too.

@Charlesredporsche 5 жыл бұрын

Impressed by your honest assessment.

@Jay2525Jay 4 жыл бұрын

I love your truthfulness. Thank you.

@alasdairmackenzie515 6 жыл бұрын

I think a success all round - you're wiser and better for the experience. Well done.Best aye!

@karlstrydom9054 6 жыл бұрын

Well done, it’s good that you gave it a shot and learnt something from it.. I’m sure you will still use it for future projects..Enjoyed the video and your work..

@ronaldorodrigues2399 3 жыл бұрын

Muito boa ideia genial

@WheresMyPencilUK 6 жыл бұрын

An interesting project and very honest of you. I’ve not had much success with wood and moving parts myself! One thing that really helps instead of washers are things call thrust bearings, take a look! Really like the look of that router shame it’s the wrong colour for me but I think a black and yellow one is on its way.

@RagnBoneBrown 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Matt good to hear from you - any new vids in the pipeline? Will check out thrust bearings, I’ve always been rubbish at knowing what fixtures and fittings to use for the best 👍

@aleksamaker8118 6 жыл бұрын

It was really amazing to watch your chanle grow so rapidly I remember your videos in which you were using your table saw on the floor

@johnbauer3801 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your honesty, but it still is very unique, nice job...

@ianvicedomini2648 3 жыл бұрын

You gave it a very good try mate. Neil pask is an inspiration like yourself Keith and as they always say, if you have the time of course, practice makes perfect 😉 great video chap

@funkysod 6 жыл бұрын

It's quite an undertaking! Thanks for sharing your experience. And thanks for all your excellent content.

@twwanderer 6 жыл бұрын

If you start making merch, you need to do a t-shirt with 'hallo', a face and 'make friends in the workshop' on it. I'd buy one.

@niels1497 3 жыл бұрын

Regarding the self centering: Use a triangular shape under your router. Solves the problem instantly, the router will always drop to the bottom, if you clamp it in from the top. With a little care, you can integrate it into this design. And PLEASE screw the top handle to the backplate. If the handle breaks (at the glue point), your hand will instantly be caught in the exposed router bit below. Also you should add a (seethrough) cover over the routerbit in any case.

@yellerbellyworkshop 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. Love your honesty. Will try one day to make myself one.

@RagnBoneBrown 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@markarmstrong2592 6 жыл бұрын

Good effort Keith if you don't try you will never know

@jazbuilding 6 жыл бұрын

Great video and thanks for the candor at the end. I applaud your efforts and appreciate your sharing. I've built several jigs and have had my triumphs and disappointments and have to say you did a great job.

@sergioelbot9924 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@dadybig6522 4 жыл бұрын

We learn from our mistake and we get better but it's a good idea

@dlamb2840 6 жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable upload👍👍 You’re honesty is refreshing and your learning curve will probably help others. Love it that you show Dylan relaxing in the sunshine too!

@JEAN-me1yt 6 жыл бұрын

super concept bonne vidéo à plus Jean

@icespeckledhens 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing your interesting project and your honest review. James

@timothydalton90 5 жыл бұрын

Really no need for apology! Thank you you for sharing your experience

@SeanBZA 6 жыл бұрын

Just a pair of blocks front and rear, so as to provide a sort of carriage for the router to rest will fix the slop issue, glue to the moving base. Does not need to be big, just touch the round part in 2 places front and rear.

@atteljas 6 жыл бұрын

60k + subscribers! Extremely well done mate!

@RagnBoneBrown 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@8tandy 6 жыл бұрын

Another great video again. I'm glad u have done this because it's good to see u challenge yourself. I look forward to your videos every Friday and always enjoy them. I also like that things don't always work out perfectly and that u are honest with the good and bad points. And yes it would have been easy to buy plans or a domino, and yes time is money (especially because u are doing more time in your shop these days) but sometimes it's just got to be fun, or a challenge, or just interesting. Keep doing what u do, it's all good.

@RagnBoneBrown 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark

@alsutton3779 6 жыл бұрын

Think I have just been watching “I Build It”, Norwich. Thanks for sharing Keith

@RagnBoneBrown 6 жыл бұрын

High praise!! Cheers 👍

@shanemilehi 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. I appreciate your honesty and candor.

@terryhilder3315 6 жыл бұрын

16:00 i will forever be reminded of this every time i go to the dentist, thanks Keith *sobs*

@Landruman2002 6 жыл бұрын

Good Job Keith! keep up the excellent videos!

@ryanmacewen511 4 жыл бұрын

You can keep your hose clamps. Arrange a V- groove for the router. I think this will allow with repeatability.

@TakamiWoodshop 6 жыл бұрын

Some good research there mate thanks. Planning to make one of these so it's great reference material. gotta love KZfaq aye!

@TheStrongwomans 6 жыл бұрын

I love the fact tried this project you might got right finished result wanted but you would learnt so much from experience Keep up the good work🙋🙋🙋

@robertmagnusson5094 5 жыл бұрын

Good effort. Thanks for sharing your experience and lessons learned.

@jimlepeu577 4 жыл бұрын

That looks like a wide bodied cat now lol 😆

@Badgerworkshop 6 жыл бұрын

Glad you are making friends in the workshop with all those faces.

@10MinuteWorkshop 6 жыл бұрын

Every day is a school day, right? Great effort and good to see it as it unfolds - bet that first slot cut through the fence was a thrill 😆👍👍

@carlthorpe4059 6 жыл бұрын

Great effort mate. An honest and fair video as usual, keep up the good work.

@JK-kk6fc 6 жыл бұрын

Wonder what your neighbors thought when they heard you shout “HALLO!” 😂

@jasonkerr8377 6 жыл бұрын

Again! Another amazing video great work Keith keep up the fantastic work can’t wait until the next build

@jump4j 3 жыл бұрын

if you have drill press the mortise attachment is only a c note then you could leave your domino edges square, because your holes are square, and as big or small as you need them. even if you had to buy a bench top drill press it would still be way less expensive.