Router Day Class

Michael Foster reviewed: Router Day Class

"A great confidence building course in the use of routers. The course covers everything and then you get hands-on use whilst being supervised and corrected where needed - and I needed it! I have come away from it, not just with the confidence to use it and use it safely but also with new ideas on projects to do. I have been putting it off for a long time with my new router gathering dust so I'm really happy I now have the confidence to use it."

John Tuke reviewed: Router Day Class

"An excellent day! Dave is very knowledgeable and is a good teacher. I learned all the basics of using a router (with many of the differing bits)and was able to safely practice what I was taught as the day progressed. I enjoyed the experience of completing tasks using the router by hand and also in a router table. "

Matt reviewed: Router Day Class

"Enjoyable course, a good introduction to the router. The opportunity to use a router table was helpful and interesting. All questions answered. "

Martin scott reviewed: Router Day Class

"I have come away with enthusiasm, now knowing how to care and use my router, it’s a real must if you're thinking of getting into using a router. The course helps you choose the right tools and goes through the basics hands on using a router plus I really liked using the router table. David takes time with everyone and explains how and why. His workshop is ideal for the course, lots of equipment to use. I would recommend this course. Now I feel I have the skills to make things and will look at other courses too."

Laurence reviewed: Router Day Class

"Really informative and enjoyable day. Received helpful tips and info on other tools during the day. Many thanks."

Richard Fenton reviewed: Router Day Class

"Excellent course run by a very good woodworker who taught us the basic for routing including safety. I recommend the David for woodworking and teaching skills. He gave a direct and honest view to every question. As someone learning woodwork I will go on other courses he is running. 5 star recommendations "

Great British Woodshop responded:

"Many thanks for the review Richard. Glad you enjoyed the day and lovely to meet you, be great to see you again. All the best. David"

Jude reviewed: Router Day Class

"Excellent course; David was very knowledgeable and a great teacher. Lots of hands on time with the router and questions patiently and expertly answered. I am now confident to use the tool safely and across a range of tasks. "

Steve reviewed: Router Day Class

"David was really nice, learnt so much in a day. Really glad I booked the course "

helen bambrough reviewed: Router Day Class

"This was really useful, I was so excited to attend. The group and Dave (teacher) were really supportive. I would have perhaps liked a little more hands on though and bought something away with me. An intricate bit of routing that I'd done... or similar. I did a woodturning workshop last year and came home with a bowl and it would have been nice to add to the collection. Great day though, fully recommend it. "

Richard Grimwood reviewed: Router Day Class

"Excellent course really helpful with router setup and usage.The hinge setting and hinge jig were particularly helpful to me and now feel a lot more confident in using the router to hang doors fingers crossed. David was clear and patient and I come away feeling it was a very worthwhile day. Will definitely return for another course Kind regards Richard "

P reviewed: Router Day Class

"NOT a good course. I used the router for 15 seconds in 9 hours. The rest of the time was just talking and showing us through a trend magazine. The guy was really nice but in my opinion half day could have been talking and safety, then the afternoon actually doing cuts and then being able to ask questions that arise while using the router. It’s like having a driving lesson but not using the car. "

Great British Woodshop responded:

"Sorry to hear the course didn’t meet your expectations but I am a bit confused by the comments. We covered everything that is listed in the course content which you saw when you booked. The group was encouraged to ask questions all through the day at various stages which they did, so plenty of time for questions. Your comments suggest you didn't use the router. About 50% of the day was using the router and everyone in the class used a router to create rebates, grooves, dados, mortises and profiles using straight cutting bits and bearing guided cutters on both the portable router in the morning and the table router in the afternoon. So there was plenty of hands-on for everyone on the day and you did the same operations as the other three students that day. By the way the class was 7 and half hours, we don't count the lunch break as training time. The class isn't designed as a practice day, it's to learn the capabilities, functions and operations of the router and how to use it safely. It could be that this class was below your skill level and that you are a more advanced operator so you were expecting something else other than what is described in the class content. In any case we always strive to give everyone a brilliant day so were sorry you didn’t go away with that. "

Luke reviewed: Router Day Class

"The course was perfect! The amount of manageable information given in one day really set me up to take on the world of routing woodworking projects. The theory was brilliant and then to use it practically everything fell into place. Highly recommend this course"

Gordon reviewed: Router Day Class

"A very worthwhile course. It is a very full day and peppered with useful tips and sage advice from David. More than enough to get you going confidently with a router. David is also an experienced instructor who is unobtrusively sensitive to the needs of the individual as well as the group."

Andy White reviewed: Router Day Class

"Great course : A Day with a Router. The whole day went very smoothly and I was not disappointed in the slightest. Full of content and quite a tiring day. We covered all aspects of routing with particular attention to safety - a huge must! For me the routing table and free hand was excellent. Full hands-on with every question answered clearly. I would certainly go back for another course. Congratulations David and Thank-you. Andy W "

Glenn Burton reviewed: Router Day Class

"Just had a day with David on his How to Use a Router Class. The day was excellent with David making sure that he knew what each of us might want to get from the class. He took us from basics (including the very important safety aspects) through to producing some very hands on and satisfying router work. He took time to make sure that we all understood each aspect and covered a wide range of topics including what type of router to consider buying, the benefits of a router table, and considerations around bits and other accessories. I can thoroughly recommend David and this course."

Ian Holloway reviewed: Router Day Class

"Very useful day. David was patient and thorough with time for everyone. We tried several different routers. Now itching to buy one !"