Router Table (Pt. 14)Construction is finally done. Ok, It’s not completely done, but finishing and electrical will be a piece of cake compared to construction of the cabinet. I won’t be able to do any finishing this weekend, but hopefully by the end of next week This project will be complete, so I can move onto some simpler projects.
Router Table (Pt. 13)I haven’t had much time to work in the shop over the last two weeks, but I’ve made some progress, I’ve managed to finish off the top & I’m partway done with the fence. Hopefully by this weekend I will have the fence done, and be ready to apply a finish.
Router Table (Pt. 12)Last time, I demonstrated how to make templates for routing the recess for a lift plate. In this post, I’ll demonstrate how to use those templates to rout the recess. Step one – Align the through hole template, and drill a starter hole all the way through the top. To ensure good alignment, I clamped a jointed 2×4 perpendicular to the front of the top, this gave me two good edges to reference the templates off of. Router Table (Pt. 11)Since I’m still rebuilding the top, I thought I would share with you how I make lift templates. The process is cheap, simple, accurate, & works for both insert plates & lifts. Step one – Cut two large pieces of MDF to the same size, the pieces I used where 18″ wide by 24″ long. Step two – Place your lift, on one of the pieces of MDF, and then carefully align it. Once the lift is aligned to the edges, carefully surround it with scrap pieces of MDF. To hold the scrap in place use double sided tape. Take your time during this step, you want absolutely no gaps around the lift. Router Table (Pt. 10)Most are familiar with the saying “measure twice, cut once” well apparently twice isn’t enough for me. Tonight I routed the recess in my top for the router lift. After removing the template, I spent a good 5 minutes cursing at myself. Some how, I managed to rout the recess 2 inches off center. Thus I have to start over, because being off by that much is unacceptable to me. What irritates me the most, is that my shop is covered in a thick layer of MDF dust for no good reason.
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