Router Table Certification

Router Table Certification
Version	1.0.0
Approval Date	2022-11-11
Prerequisites
Document/Printout	Router Table Certification
Required For Tools/Shops	Router Table

Student:
Trainer:
Date:
Version:	1.0.0 - 2022-11-11

Certification required for: Router Table (Wood Shop)

DO NOT USE THIS PAGE AS A SIGN OFF SHEET

Please print the document from the download link in the top right of the wiki page instead!

Training Check-Off List:

Tool Anatomy

Parts of the Router Table are identified properly.

Router Table

• Router motor lift and lift lock mechanism
• Router table insert plates
• Router fence
• Pin routing pin
• Router Table bit guard
• Material stop
• On-off switch
• Dust collection port and blast gate (on duct)

Router Motor

• Router chucks and wrenches
• Router motor speed selector switch
• On-off switch on router motor

Pre-operation

• Pre-Operation Safety precautions are followed - safety glasses, proper clothing, work area cleared, etc.
• Stock is checked for issues/problems Bit guard height is adjusted to proper level for the job at hand
• Router bit is properly installed (bit is firmly tightened into chuck properly sized to hold bit)
• The bit height is is set and locked after adjustment
• Proper router table insert plate is installed
• Fence (or pin) is properly set (installed) and tightened
• Featherboards and/or fence material stop are properly installed and tightened

Operation

• Dust collector is used properly
• Proper body position
• Proper push aid(s) are used
• Student conducts straight cut properly
• Student conducts curved cut properly
• Student conducts pin cut properly
• Miter gauge is used properly
• Fence is used properly
• Table pin is used properly

Post-Operation

• Work area is cleaned - scraps go to scrap bin and work area is swept or vacuumed
• Router bits, chucks, stops, inserts, and push aids are returned to their proper locations

Lockout/Tagout Procedure

Tool unplugged and plug wrapped in safe/visible location, barrel covers and locks, tag filled out and posted, front desk notified.

Pass/Fail:

Comments:

Student Signature:		Date
Certifier Signature:		Date

Certifer: Please scan this QR Code to email info@claremontmakerspace.org, and include a list of students who have passed this test.

Then, return this form to the front desk (even if the student failed!).