BillyJack Posted November 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 Here we have how it should look once it's been cut through 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 At some point, either an exterior hole needs to be cut outside with a hole saw or can be cut In the beginning before assembly.. there will be three DC holes coming from the cabinet along the outside as seen in the picture below. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 The interior hole was measured using the round diameter and can be cut with a jigsaw, scroll saw or band saw. The hole is cut smaller to allow sanding at the edge sander to close the hole up on an angle. The could be done several way. A oscillating sander for example... ] 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2022 So I guess we are now ready to make the 45 degree dados for the shelves. These will be how dust is extracted to the bottom DC.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 Sometime when I want to sneak up on a tight fit I'll leave the dado blades off and just use the saw blade. A router bit could be used as well. Here I'm just going too sneak up on the dado with my factory miter guage. Making sure I have a left and right for each opening. When completed you will eventually be able to slide the pieces in , which will lead to the DC. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2022 Now did you measure everything correctly.? Making all pieces for the interior of the cabinet exactly the same as you need 3 of each? Santa is watching. If you fib now, it could put you on the naughty list.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2022 At this point you should be dry fit the internals inside the cabinet. If all is well, you can add a triangle to the center with a hole. You can fit it before or after assembly, glue it in and bondo this to make dust collection a smooth transition. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2022 You can use a hole saw or jigsaw. In this case I used a hole saw.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2022 At this point doors can be fitted.Depending on the hinge , you may need additional support glued and added where needed..I have a habit of finding Ebay hinges at a good price and save them for odd ball projects.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 At this point you can mount the plexiglass or you can do it at a later time as well... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennL Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 DAMN NICE WORK!!!! Nice to move from station to station without bit changes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 Here you can see a switch for power. A toggle or a switch and wire suitable to power the routers. This is a good place for a safety switch.... There are 3 routers in this cabinet and will need 3 power switches installed. This can be done now or later..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 Well it looks like we have a cabinet assembled. Time to sand and prepare for paint. In this case I decided to use⬇.....I used little pieces corner blocks in the corners of the door openings. This will give the doors a stop when closed... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2022 So there you have it. One completed base for a router cabinet. You could paint this many colors. Milwaukee, Dewalt, Bosch, etc. Im a Delta fan so the color was just fine for me.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2022 There won't be too much on making a top. Everybody has there formula professional or not. In this case I bought a sheet of PB from Home Depot. I can tell because it printed on. Looking at the pattern you should know what size to make the top.. You did make a pattern right? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2022 Deciding on how to make the top? I made it out of two layers of 3/4 PB. You could chose to make it from one layer and beef up perimeter and center. Highlighted in red ⬇ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2022 Did I hear mumbling about Particle board for the top rather than plywood? Well....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted November 17, 2022 Report Share Posted November 17, 2022 Actually, I would have thought you'd used MDF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2022 Not for tops , waste of money.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2022 On the top I used 3/4 maple but any hardwood will due. If you use softwood it could be dent between laminate and wood and crack a nice job in seconds. Hardwood takes a lickng and keeps on ticking. I ran a core bit down the middle as I wanted a clear line to be painted to give me quick reference of the edge. Something I need with age these days. Then laminate is applied and routed. I the took a bevel bit and smoothed the edges.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted November 18, 2022 Report Share Posted November 18, 2022 @BillyJack, are you able to find laminate sheets at a local supplier, or do you order from someplace? None of my local supply stores seem to have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2022 I still have a few sheets from my cabinet days. I’m not sure if the big box has or which colors. Best place to get laminate…. Your local cabinet shop. Each year they will grow countless piece usually a 1/2 sheet or smaller in the trash. If I wanted laminate today and wasn’t picky about the color, the local shop will have either discontinues stock or a color that didn’t get used.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2022 So we now have a top , edge banded with hardwood, routed and covered in laminate. I used cheap Rousseau plates and routed accordingly. I made patterns first and tested the cuts and made them just under the desired depth. You don't want the plate proud by any means. Better under tHan over allows you to sneak up on the desired settings.. Using a PC plunge router, template guide and a plunge bit I plug the bit to the setting on the router positioning the template three times in the correct position using the pattern as a guide line. With the three router plate holes routed. I now take a jigsaw and cut the reminder of unwanted waste. Test fit and install the router plates...At this point the top can be set on the router cabinet and check that everything is as the pattern suggest... At this time I'm looking at a future a aluminum miter slot. You can mount it at this time or wait till you have the fence up to determine the best spot.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2022 I'll try my best to explain my Frankenstein router fence setup. It's 3 in 1 and figured on the size of the table....it was figured for safety. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2022 To start you will need a 3 way hub. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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