super nice build! I will agree this is one of the nicest router tables I've seen.
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Sorry i haven't kept up with updates. Nearly there with this. I believe I was about to start making drawers
I decided on half blind dovetails with contrasting Blackwood drawer fronts. I batched the top 7 drawers and will do the two larger bottom drawers afterwards.
Tools at the ready -
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Tails first. I gang cut all the pairs.
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Transfer to pin boards.
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Cut all the pin boards-
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Batching processes really saved some time
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Test fit
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Planed all the drawer bottom grooves.
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Cheers, Dom
Then test fit and glued up all the drawers. I used dowelled dado joints for the drawer backs to save time.
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Then planed the drawer sides flush and to fit within the case.
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I settled on a fairly simple design for the pulls which i feel works well for this cabinet.
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And here's where it's at. Just the two lower drawers to make.
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Let me know what you think. I'm pretty happy with how it's turning out!
Cheers, Dom
You have skills Dom. That thing belongs in a Fine Woodworking photo shoot.
That looks more like "Fine Furniture" than a router table. Beautiful work and GREAT craftsmanship.
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Finished the last two drawers on the weekend. Glad to see this project essentially finished.
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Will upload complete pics tomorrow.
Hope everyone is looking after themselves and those around them during this crazy time.
Cheers
Here is the finished router table. Looking forward to putting it to use and moving onto other projects. Things are looking pretty bleak at the moment but making stuff still brings me some comfort - hope many can still find some solice in making and continue to have the ability to do so.
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Cheers, Dom
It looks too pretty to use... LOL
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I Support the Second Amendment of the US Constitution
My goodness. A router cabinet with half blinds. Very nice. Who's router table set up is that? A curious question. Why did you not put ventilation holes in the top and bottom of the door? The top holes allow air to be pulled past the router assisting in keeping it cool. The lower holes with a deflector over them in side the door help blow the chips back away from the door and toward the vacuum.
2nd thought. Just ship the whole thing to me and I will take care of it for you and return it. Maybe someday.
Hi Ron,
The lift and fence is Jessem, the top is a cast iron unit from a local retailer here in Australia but seemingly a generic, asian sourced item that i'm sure is sold under numerous brands.
I didn't put any holes in the door because it doesn't need any. The 5HP Clearvue and the 6 inch ducting to the router, along with a 4" duct to the fence pulls plenty of air. I've tried various bits from 1/2" straight bits to tongue and groove to large rail and stile for 2" thick doors and I get no dust or even chips getting away and the cabinet is perfectly clean inside. Maybe there will be some bit/cut combinations that choke the airflow down too much but it doesn't look like it at the moment.
So thanks for the generous offer but you won't need to trouble yourself drilling holes for me . Haha.
Cheers, Dom
Last edited by Dominik Dudkiewicz; 03-20-2020 at 5:01 AM.