The first thing I needed to do was fit the front panels that face the very front of the cabinet. In order to do that I needed to do a bit of trimming of the shelves then affix the two vertical pieces. Here is a picture of the completed face frame. While I was at it, I cut a hole in the face of the drawer to use as a pull.
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| From Router Table |
In the plans, there is a side brace that is used to hold the top in place when tilted up to make it easier to work on the router. It uses a simple carriage bolt and lock nut to hold it in place.
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| From Router Table |
I could then put away the cabinet base and focus on the top. The first stop was attaching the outer frame. I glued the front and back of the outer frame in place and clamped it up. Because I am using 1/2" plywood, my 1" panel nails would poke through, so I am relying just on the glue.
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| From Router Table |
I still have to do the sides of the outer frame and then the inner frame along with the center router hole and some guides for the fence, but the top is getting there.
Parts List So Far:
| Item | Source | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Birch Plywood | Fine Lumber and Plywood | $35 |
| Panel Nails | Home Depot | $3 for a 6oz box |
| Gorilla Wood Glue | Home Depot | $4 for a 8oz bottle |
| 5 Star Thru Hole Knobs (x2) | Woodcraft | $3 for two |
| 1/4" x 2" Carriage Bolt | Home Depot | $0.17 |
| 1/4" Cut Washers (x2) | Home Depot | $0.22 for two |
| 1/4" Lock Nut | Home Depot | $0.?? |
| 5/16" Carriage Bolts (x2) | Home Depot | $0.48 for two |
| 5/16" Cut Washers (x4) | Home Depot | $0.48 for four |
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