For this step you'll need a router table- if you don't have one you can make one by screwing (or securely clamping) a 5/8" or 3/4" thick piece of MDF to a bench top. Bore a hole in it using a hole saw and mount your router from the underside (see drawing). Use a piece ...
Then attach the router to the plywood making sure to countersink the screw heads. Plunge the bit through the plywood jig, then remove the jig from the router and make the hole bigger. Step 2: Using the Router Jig To use the jig, make a small pilot hole in the jig, measuring from the...
In a piece of scrap stock, drill and ream a hole to .001 larger than the previously measured across-point dimension. Next, loosen the two cap screws on the holder so that the body separates from the shank by about 3/16”. Bring the broach head manually to within .030 of the hole ...
Build your frame. Use 2 ½” pocket hole screws and glue to connect. The outside rails will sit flush against the leg pieces. The inner rails should sit approximately 16 ½” apart, but this is not a crucial dimension, just space them as evenly as possible. Build your Box. The ...
Dimension of the drawer front If making an inset drawer, you want to leave a 1/8″ gap all around the drawer front to help in movement. For overlay drawers, the dimensions will depend on your overall project. How to Build the Drawer Box There are many ways to build drawer boxes –...
icy cold and serves as a perfect serving station on your deck or patio. This deck cooler cart project is made with dimension lumber, so all you have to do is cut the boards to length and follow our simple assembly instructions. This is a woodworking project that even a beginner can ...
Lay the assembly on its side, mark hole positions, and drill bolt holes for the slightly shorter stretchers D, as shown. The washers and nuts for these bolts will be exposed unless you countersink them. Use a ¾" spade bit to counterbore ½" deep niches in the back side of the legs...
Using the 2×8 material, cut the parts to length slightly oversize, then glue them up to create 29” wide panels. Once glued up, trim them to final dimension. Step 2:Cut Curve on Desk Top Cut a curve on one end of the Desk Top with a radius of 14-1/2”. ...
I made a small pilot hole with a center drill. That provided a really good start for the 7/32" tap drill. I also used a countersink cutter to add a chamfer. This makes it look nice, and also helps the thread tap get started. ...