[adot45]

I wanted to learn how to build raised panels so I follow a set plans from sommerfeld tools
And this what I ended up with

Wow John, great looking table base. That is exactly why I got interested in routers. I was wondering how you held the corners together?

 

[Semipro]

Dave
Marc sommerfeld sells a tongue and groove set, you put a tongue on one side a groove on the other, it is matching set and will align automatically. He has Video,s that explain cabinet making and the use of this set. I showed the back will attach picture of front

 

[Semipro]

Dave
Here is Cedar chest that I design and build for my daughter using the same techniques

 

[adot45]

Both pieces are fine work John, excellent in fact. I'll get the DVD and start watching! Thanks for the pictures and the info.

 

[bobj3]

Nice job John, did you use the CMT system for your panels ??


Buy CMT 3D Router Carver System - Bit ONLY Model RCS-BIT at Woodcraft

CMT RCS-STS 3D Router Carver System

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Dave
Here is Cedar chest that I design and build for my daughter using the same techniques

 

[Semipro]

BJ
Yes, I am big fan of sommerfeld tools started way back when they sold cmt products.

 

[brightw]

Well I tried to post pictures of my router table but I can not because I need 10 posts before I can post pictures.

I think I will move on.

 

[Mike]

Brian, you can post photos now. Write your post and then click on the Go Advanced button. In the window that opens you will see a button below your message that says Manage Attachments. Click this and then browse to find the phot you want to upload and click open. If you want to add more photos repeat the process and when done click the upload button. Once the files are uploaded click the submit button.

 

[panapat]

Router table plans

I found these plans online, would be interested in your comments.
crestonwood.com/plans.php]My Router Table Plans

 

[rickster]

"I believe it was member Trap, that posted one with a tool chest in it, so thats where I got that idea."

Hey thanks Rusty for the picture. Now I know what to do with my old roll around tool box I don't use anymore.

 

[mikelley]

Money can buy anything..............just kidding, three nice setups you have there!

 

[AronD]

This is my no frills table, still need to add a tension board and run some vacuum lines.

The table is just something I threw together from 2x4 and 3/8" plywood. The top is covered in some laminated 1/4"ply that it had lying around and it was glued in place. The fence is angle iron I had in the stock pile as well as the aluminum mounting plate. I welded two nuts to the fence and ran bolts through to hold the fence after aligning. Its worked very well for what I've asked of it, and I have plans to add much more onto it.

 

[jw2170]

Hi Aron. As long as it does the job, that is all I look for in a table. How do you mount your router?. I did not notice any holes in the sub plate.

 

[AronD]

There are 3 holes (third picture) that the router mounts to and hangs under the table. I'll get some pictures of the router actually mounted and post those some time.

This is the router I am using.

 

[Mike]

There are lots of these small Craftsman routers out there and they are very easy to work with. You can remove the non switch hande to make adjustments under the table easier.

 

[srestrepo]

attached is my incomplete version of my router table. Incomplete you may ask? well, i'm presently working on some drawers that i will mount under the router. this should give my humble table saw heft to keep it loaded down and also give me some more storage options for stuff.

the fence is just 3/4 pine that i had laying around and the top is only 3/4 birch

i'm relatively new to wood working but i figured anytime that i can be handsfree while operating a tool and have my full focus on the material being cut, is probably if only marginally safer than doing it by hand.

i also included a picture of my shop as my fiancee calls it, my house of horrors.

p.s. its my first post.

 

[AronD]

Very nice, I like the still visible pencil lines on your table. It shows that you actually put thought behind a simple top to a table. Is that your bit/tool box on the back of the table? I might hake myself a box like that to store my pits in.

 

[jw2170]

Welcome to the forum, Sebastian.

 

[Buckyoneshot]

Very nice

After two months finally finished it.

Tomorrow I'm starting a build of what appears to be the same basic system you have. I bought the 43" table with the 27" incra positioner. I have one on my table saw and have come to enjoy it's accuracy and reproducibility to the point I don't know how I got along without it - after not having one for 40 years. What is the size of your table? I'm trying to visualize drawer size.
Thanks, Don

 

[newbirdhunter]

Finshed mine last weekend. Overall pretty happy with it, a few things I still have to fix, but for my first cabinet I'm pleased!
Any suggestions are welcome!

I'd have to agree. Hope my first cabinet is as good.