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Steve Hayes
11-06-2006, 10:48 AM
Getting ready to build a new router cabinet. The last one I had was great but way to heavy. Any Suggestions on a lightweight cabinet? I need to be able to roll it under the bench when not in use.

Jim Becker
11-06-2006, 10:54 AM
Weight/Mass is good (vibration dampening) and if you have decent double-locking casters, rolling even a heavy cabinet should be easy. That said, materials you select to built it will make a difference. Birch plywood will be much lighter than MDF or Melamine-covered Particle Board.

pat warner
11-06-2006, 1:16 PM
You can hang this one (http://patwarner.com/images/new_fence2.jpg) on a rafter.

Chuck Hanger
11-06-2006, 3:50 PM
I built this one for under $200 and has worked out very well. On rollers so I can move it very easily. I will say that the walnut face came out of my front yard. Cut 5 walnuts out of the yard when we bought the place 8 years ago. Won't have a nut tree in my yard to twist my ankle on. Was only able to get 1 19' log out of all. Wish that I had known then what I know now about learning to turn.
Chuck