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.
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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.
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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.
I am brushing a generous amount of glue over all the locking miter surfaces
on just the back joint.
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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.
After clamping the side together, I use the nailer to shoot 1 1/2"
finish nails at several points along the 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.
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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.
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One last check for square.
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A few more finish nails and
I can let the cabinet set overnight.
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Is that a nice corner or
what?
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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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