Now Karla is using the
long guide and is clamping it so that she can cut the dado for the bottom.
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With this dado, she
can adjust this guide on the other side of the router. It can be used to help keep the
router level.
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She makes the dado.
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Before she moves the clamp,
she uses the scrap piece to check the fit of the dado.
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Karla cuts both sides at
once. In fact, if we had thought of it, it would have been smart to cut this dado across
the two sides and the back before they were cut from the large panel. Otherwise,
if the sides get even a 16th off, the base will have a hard time fitting the dados.
Next time we will know to do this. This time, Karla is very careful to keep the three
sides aligned.
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Just as she did last week,
she uses the Jet Jointing Clamps to hold the pieces together while she fastens them.
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Here is her 1/4"
rabbetted side.
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She uses a
stepped drill designed for the confirmat style screws.
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She drives a confirmat
style screw home — pulling the joint tight .
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Karla uses the rubber mallet
to "coax" the side onto the base. The fit is very tight but not so tight that it
will breakout the dado.
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She holds in place the front
top piece that will help keep the cabinet square. She asked why we didn't cut dados for
this piece. A good question. We could have and we should have. Oh well, this has been a
learning experience for Karla and me.
One thing we do know — the Festool router makes a great partner to the
rest of the guide system. Karla and I have made just two cabinets, but doing a whole
kitchen setup would be quite achievable with the Festool Circular Saw, the router and the
guide system. It may cost more than you might ordinarily spend, but think of how much you
could save if you made your own cabinets, entertainment center— built ins of all
types. Note that we haven't used any other shop tool accept the drills — and the
rubber mallet. It is a great system that will see a lot more use here.
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