Welcome to Getting Started with the PantoRouter Woodworking Machine!
On this page, you will find several useful resources for setting up, getting to know, and taking full advantage of your PantoRouter Woodworking Machine and all its capabilities!
If you don’t have a PantoRouter Woodworking Machine yet, be sure to check out How It Works
Assembly Guides
Current Model
2017
& older models
This guide goes through the process step-by-step and includes photos of each part and sub-assembly as they go together.
How-To Guides
Our How-To Guides & Videos will help you to learn how to use the PantoRouter Woodworking Machine.
Have fun with it, and like all shop tools, always follow the warning placards and instructions. We've compiled all of our How-To Guides into a single downloadable PDF and we've printed it for those who prefer a hard copy. In addition to the How-To-Guides listed separately below, our compiled version has information on setting the thickness gage, scribing the table, and using the centering-scale fence. We added a bit and guide bearing selection tool and we feature some of our limited edition templates. It's free to download to see all you can do with the PantoRouter or you can order a printed copy from our online store.
Other How-to Guides
Chart of Segmented
Mortise and Tenon
Combinations for All Sizes
How-To Guide for Segmented
Mortise and Tenon Templates
Slot Mortise Template Instructions
Guide to Mortise and Tenon
On the PantoRouter
Dust collector
The patented Dust Collector is a major improvement to the performance and user experience of the PantoRouter Woodworking Machine. Without it, dust and shavings are thrown up to 10 feet in several directions of the cutting bit, and the operator is often covered with shavings.
No Longer!
When you're finished with the basic assembly…
Watch this video about assembling the Template Holder and Thickness Gauge.
And this video to dial it in for highest precision.
Template, Bit and Guide Bearing Selection Tool
The variety of joinery and decorative patterns possible with the PantoRouter™ Woodworking Machine is limited only by your imagination. With some simple math, you can calculate template sizes and how different guide bearings and bit diameters would work with them.
Matthias created a good video explaining this.
The formula is fairly simple to use.
Add the desired tenon thickness to the router bit diameter and multiply times 2, then subtract the guide bearing diameter to find the template height.
Example:
Desired tenon thickness is 1/2"
Your router bit is 1/2" diameter
Your guide bearing is 7/8" (22mm) diameter
((1/2" tenon thickness + 1/2" bit diam) X 2) - 7/8" (22mm) guide bearing diam = 1-1/8" template height
The length of the template is figured the same way.
Add the desired tenon length to the router bit diameter and multiply times 2, then subtract the guide bearing diameter to find the template length.
In this graphic example, a 5/8" bit is used with a 1" guide bearing to make a 1/2" tenon.
We have also developed a tool to help you get started for simple mortise and tenon work.
Download the Excel Spreadsheet Below.
Router Selection Guide
We recommend a dedicated router for your PantoRouter™ Woodworking Machine.
You’re more likely to use your PantoRouter™ Woodworking Machine often if it’s always ready to go.
So check out our detailed Router Selection Guide