WIP- Router table

**boban** · 25th April 2006, 10:24 PM

Another day where very little was achieved.

Photo 1- I screwed in the drawer runners and put in the drawers only to discover that the centre cabinet was too high at 300mm. That wasn't a surprise as I had originally designed them to be 270mm. Why 300mm? Well I already had them made up for a kitchen cupboard, which I didn't end up using. So I cut it down to fit here. Looks like I'll need to cut off a little more (15mm actually).

Photo 2 - In the spirit of keeping costs to a minimum, the drawer fronts are being made from an old shelf. Once again, total cost ($0).

**tinsmith2** · 26th April 2006, 08:47 AM

I am enjoying the cash management in this project!!

**Zed** · 26th April 2006, 09:10 AM

I like seeing a job where "project tight@rse" is in full swing

lotsa storage there Boban. should work well.

cheers

**tinsmith2** · 27th April 2006, 12:52 PM

You may or may not like it, but I have played your plans. Don't get any ideas ok.

Its a simple 3d model(very) putting it all together, frame is just made of lap & butt joints, base can be replaced with castor wheels, The router and its installation is all up to you (plus waste) its not hard. You can make your own bits, look at this site for an idea; I used it and made my own from links in this site http://www.freeww.com/routertables.html.

I think there are still mistakes in the cutting sheet, SDB (500 or 466, its the joint you are asking for). same for CDB etc. It depends on what you want.Anyway the basic frame is there.

It's in a dxf file and pdf
For anyone who needs it, layer C1 was setup so it would not print. its a construction line.

Tinsmith

**boban** · 27th April 2006, 08:59 PM

I certainly like what you've done mate. Your plans are an improvement on my earlier effort.

Once this thread is finished, one hopes that even a novice could tackle the project with some confidence and have a good idea how much material they will need.

Project tight@rse, love it Zed. Spot on too.

**boban** · 16th July 2006, 08:27 PM

Well I've had the opportunity to do bits and pieces after work and managed to stain and finish the cabinet and drawer fronts. I must admit this is the part I hate the most.

Photo 1 - Shows the drawer fronts being fitted by clamping the fronts to drawers. I start at the bottom and use two 3mm pieces of aluminium flat bar to space out the fronts from the sides and between the drawers. Then drill and screw from behind.

Photo 2 - When you cant screw from behind with a clamp on, I use the hot glue method.

Photo 3 - I used euro hinges for the centre frame and panel door.

Photo 4 - The cabinet finished and ready for the electrical wiring.

**boban** · 16th July 2006, 08:29 PM

Photo 1 - I used a simple architrave style switch

Photo 2 - I used a plug base within the router enclosure.

Now all that's left is the top and fence.

**Harry72** · 16th July 2006, 09:15 PM

Sure you wana keep that in your workshop... you wana hope your SWMBO doesnt see it!

**boban** · 16th July 2006, 09:26 PM

Somehow I doubt she will let me use it in the house Harry

**Zed** · 17th July 2006, 08:49 AM

whast the mirror on the door for ? shaving ? Im sure hte code of practice would consider that a "chap like" thing to install.

Velika cura!

**scooter** · 17th July 2006, 11:10 AM

Zed, it's to check that the achers (

) are still intact when a router bit parts company...

**boban** · 17th July 2006, 07:20 PM

Where's the mirror? All I see is a perspex insert. Mala cura.

**Auld Bassoon** · 17th July 2006, 08:19 PM

I get the sneaky feeling that "Mala cura" is not quite the same as "mea culpa"

**boban** · 17th July 2006, 08:29 PM

All quite tame though. Don't want to have gain a reputation for having my work moderated.

**Auld Bassoon** · 17th July 2006, 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by boban

All quite tame though. Don't want to have gain a reputation for having my work moderated.

Where's the spirit man?

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