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PXL 20210313 172744129 PXL 20210313 172744129
Beginning of the glue up. The entire cabinet is made of 20mm baltic birch plywood. All of the pieces are held together with glue, dowels, and screws (and pocket screws).
Beginning of the glue up. The entire cabinet is made of 20mm baltic birch plywood. All of the pieces are held together with glue, dowels, and screws (and pocket screws).
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PXL 20210313 182023028 PXL 20210313 182023028
The glue up continues.
The glue up continues.
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PXL 20210315 005840463 PXL 20210315 005840463
The base of the cabinet is assembled and stained.
The base of the cabinet is assembled and stained.
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PXL 20210313 213852656
PXL 20210313 213852656
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PXL 20210319 230740364 PXL 20210319 230740364
I added a simple lifting mechanism. There is a retractable foot pedal that presses against a split sheet of plywood. When the cabinet is lifted, it easily rolls on a set of polyurethane casters. When retracted, it sits solidly on four adjustable feet.
I added a simple lifting mechanism. There is a retractable foot pedal that presses against a split sheet of plywood. When the cabinet is lifted, it easily rolls on a set of polyurethane casters. When retracted, it sits solidly on four adjustable feet.
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PXL 20210322 145147040 PXL 20210322 145147040
The top is three layers of 20mm baltic birch that were glued and screwed together. Here I'm making adjustments to where the router lift will be installed. I decided on an offset after having made the top.
The top is three layers of 20mm baltic birch that were glued and screwed together. Here I'm making adjustments to where the router lift will be installed. I decided on an offset after having made the top.
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PXL 20210322 162135360 PXL 20210322 162135360
I made a quick jig that matched the size of the router lift, and then used a flush cutting bit to route out an opening.
I made a quick jig that matched the size of the router lift, and then used a flush cutting bit to route out an opening.
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PXL 20210322 212951426
PXL 20210322 212951426
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PXL 20210325 172755214 PXL 20210325 172755214
The hole for the router lift. I lined it with aluminum plate so the adjustment screws would be less likely to sink, throwing the height out of adjustment.
The hole for the router lift. I lined it with aluminum plate so the adjustment screws would be less likely to sink, throwing the height out of adjustment.
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PXL 20210322 212957326
PXL 20210322 212957326
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PXL 20210325 205738514 PXL 20210325 205738514
After cutting the slots for the t-track.
After cutting the slots for the t-track.
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PXL 20210325 214347720 PXL 20210325 214347720
Installing the t-track.
Installing the t-track.
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PXL 20210408 022914009 PXL 20210408 022914009
Finished with the fence in place. I have a large paddle switch to easily turn the route on and off.
Finished with the fence in place. I have a large paddle switch to easily turn the route on and off.
Beginning of the glue up. The entire cabinet is made of 20mm baltic birch plywood. All of the pieces are held together with glue, dowels, and screws (and pocket screws).
The glue up continues.
The base of the cabinet is assembled and stained.
I added a simple lifting mechanism. There is a retractable foot pedal that presses against a split sheet of plywood. When the cabinet is lifted, it easily rolls on a set of polyurethane casters. When retracted, it sits solidly on four adjustable feet.
The top is three layers of 20mm baltic birch that were glued and screwed together. Here I'm making adjustments to where the router lift will be installed. I decided on an offset after having made the top.
I made a quick jig that matched the size of the router lift, and then used a flush cutting bit to route out an opening.
The hole for the router lift. I lined it with aluminum plate so the adjustment screws would be less likely to sink, throwing the height out of adjustment.
After cutting the slots for the t-track.
Installing the t-track.
Finished with the fence in place. I have a large paddle switch to easily turn the route on and off.
