With the dados cut, I re-assemble the unit. I am checking for square. With the sides and end panels being exactly the same width, it should be square — it is.

    I use a little used carpenter's wood rule with an  extension to take inside measurements in the dadoed grooves. I will cut the shelves 1/8" less than these measurements.

    Rather than add the numbers of both the ruler and the extension, I simply use the ruler to set the fence.

   I make the cuts.

   Clearly, this is one of those times when it would be nice to have another set of hands. I want to figure out how I can glue up the assembly without it all falling down in the process.

  The locking miter joints help. I can unclamp one side and spread the ends apart slightly. That allows me to remove that side panel.
   I am brushing a generous amount of glue over all the locking miter surfaces on just the back joint.

   With the back right corner glued, and a clamp placed on that side, I now unclamp the left side and remove the panel. Again, I will glue only the back corner.
   After clamping the side together, I use the nailer to shoot 1 1/2" finish nails at several points along the corner.

   The glued and nailed back corners hold without the clamps, so I can now turn the cabinet onto its back and let gravity and a rubber mallet work the shelves into the dados.

   I brush on glue to both of the front face frame corners.
   Note: this picture does not show the two shelves I had inserted. In fact, while brushing on the glue, I realized the shelves had to go in so I put the front panel aside and inserted the shelves. One thing good about working in a cold shop is that glue doesn't setup on you when you make such errors.

   One last check for square.

   A few more finish nails and I can let the cabinet set overnight.

   Is that a nice corner or what?

   I don't know if that is a look of appreciation of the fine joinery or a look that says she want to go to the warmth of the house.
   This router cabinet is coming fine. Next, I will make the drawers, add a mobile base, and move the router table and fence to its new home.
   "Let's go inside, Samantha."

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