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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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The locking miter joints help. I
can unclamp one side and spread the ends apart slightly. That allows me to remove that
side panel.
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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.
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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.
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One last check for square. |
A few more finish nails and I can let the cabinet set overnight. |
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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.
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A "commercial" note: I have received many
emails asking "where to buy" certain items mentioned in this story. They
are all available from www.sommerfeldtools.com
but may not be listed in the on-line catalog. That is why I am listing part numbers and
prices here. Also, when ordering, please mention having seen it on
"woodshopdemos.com"
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| Description | Part Number | Price | Other comment |
| the "bent wrench" - for Hitachi M12V | WR.M12V | $14.95 |
Also available for PorterCable (WR.PCBL) |
| Hitachi M12V | M12V | Sale Price -
$199.00 Reg Price: $229.00 |
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| Hitachi Height Adjustment Knob | $24.95* | * Included FREE with purchase of Hitachi M12V - limited time only | |
| Sommerfeld Phenolic Router Table and Fence | RT-001 | Sale Price -
$299.00 List $329.00 |
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| Table Only | RT-003 | Sale Price -
$159.00 List $169.00 |
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| Fence Only | RT-002 | Sale Price -
$159.00 List $169.00 |
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| Extra Insert for Above | Qty 1 - RTR-INS-01 Qty 3 - RTR-INS-03 |
$7.50 $19.95 |
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| Video - "How to Build Your Router Table Cabinet" | VID-002 | $24.95 | |
| Sommerfeld/CMT Cabinet Making Set | 800.515.11 | Sale Price -
$279.00 List $376.90 |
This is the set I am using, but the next set could have been used. |
| Sommerfeld/CMT Raised Panel Set | 800.517.11 | Sale Price -
$179.00 List $243.90 |
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| Baby Lock Miter Bit | 855.504.11 | $98.50 | |
| Panalign Strips | PNL - 001 (200) PNL - 002 (500) PNL - 003 (1,000) |
$5.50 $12.50 $22.50 |