From a distance, a PantoRouter may appear to be a “rich man’s” Festool Domino, or a “rich man’s” Leigh (or Porter Cable) dovetail jig. Digging just a bit deeper, it becomes clear that a PantoRouter is much more than a tool that creates slots (for pizzas or biscuits without any gravy?) or dovetail joints. A PantoRouter unlocks an avenue for creativity, thanks to the horizontally mounted router motor that moves with easy control in three dimensions.
This video shows several examples of items created with the help of a PantoRouter. In addition, the video shows a PantoRouter in action creating narrow versions of the new half-blind dovetail templates for use with 3/8”and narrower dovetail bits. The PantoRouter is also shown creating a simple mortise and tenon joint – no need to buy loose tenons for the joints.
Links to other videos I created that show the PantoRouter in action:
Mortise and tenon: https://youtu.be/mJxqcdwGeGg?si=xU85yKkxh4xWXqLg&t=494
Alternative dovetails: https://youtu.be/D1hcO2ueF_4?si=GLpyHsSpJpQlGkFh&t=253
Creating dowels: https://youtu.be/N_1hPveBmk0?si=QeGNPh8Do_rz2Dbn&t=1348
Modifying zero clearance inserts: https://youtu.be/tDxzFEHGwec?si=Ar_lxqZswrImrq7h&t=41
Items mentioned and/or demonstrated in the video include (non-affiliate links):
Inventor’s Website and Plans for Wooden PantoRouter:
https://www.woodgears.ca/pantorouter/index.html
Link for Buying the Commercial Metal PantoRouter and Accessories:
https://www.pantorouter.com/shop
Link may have Discount Codes for Free Shipping and/or Free Accessories:
https://www.pantorouter.com/special-offers
Amana Tool 42424 Carbide Tipped Patternmakers 7 Deg x 13/16 Dia x 1-1/4 Router Bit:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001PSZ7O0
Eanosic Setup Blocks:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097ZHY17V
Microjig MatchFit Grr-rip Clamps, 2-Pack
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2JB2QRY
Microjig Matchfit DV-HL1.5K6 Dovetail Hardware 1.5"
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN6ZHLJF